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25 Mar

Local and regional governments and public and private organizations overseeing waterways are recognizing the need for, and actively supporting, programs to provide access to the waters for people with mobility challenges. As these organizations plan facilities for all of their citizens or members, they look for input from…

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14 Mar

The popularity of paddlesports continues to grow as more and more people take up paddling. Paddlesports are a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors, have some fun, and stay in shape. Paddling is a popular recreational activity that family and friends can enjoy together. BoardSafeDocks has designed an…

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18 Jan

January 17, 2024: Rob Bradley Park in Orange Park, FL, and BoardSafe Docks, a leading innovator in waterfront access solutions, are proud to announce the installation of a BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch. This state-of-the-art launch offers unparalleled access to all paddlers and is designed to include paddlers in…

Bill Bogdan using BoardSafe kayak launch
16 Oct

The BoardSafe kayak launch at Lake Chaminwood opened this fall 2023. Matt Novander, the Forest Preserve's chief landscape architect, oversaw the project. He mentioned that the launch's design caters to different abilities. The Forest Preserve may use the same design for future launches. Novander says, "We had lake…

man in yellow kayak BoardSafe launch
28 Sep

BoardSafe Docks is often asked if rollers will damage a kayak hull. First and foremost, it’s important to understand not all kayak launches are the same, and the BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch does not use rollers on its launch system. BoardSafe uses a supportive saddle and cradle launch…

Tom Warchol, Managing Partner, BoardSafe Docks
30 Aug

BoardSafe Docks is thrilled to be among the largest group of professionals actively engaged in improving and expanding public boating access across the United States at the SOBA Annual Education & Training Symposium, happening now in Tacoma, Washington. The symposium attracts nearly 200 state program specialists, boating and…

Manlus NY floating dock ribbon cutting
23 Aug

The recreation department in the Town of Manlius, New York, recently celebrated the addition of a BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Town of Manlius is located in Onondaga County, a southeast suburb of Syracuse, New York. The town was settled in 1794 and includes…

Rice Lake Kayak ribbon cutting
17 Aug

Equitable access to the outdoors is essential for everyone and offers recreational, economic, and ecological benefits to communities. The small town and lakefront community of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, has made great strides by offering everyone who lives near the lake the opportunity for inclusive recreation on the water.…

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21 Jul

The 2023 States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA) is completing its preparation for its annual Education & Training Symposium running August 28–31, 2023, in Tacoma, Washington.BoardSafe Docks will serve as the Symposium’s Platinum Sponsor for the second year, continuing our mission to provide education and advocacy for safe…

Gifford Pinchot State Park launch
02 Jun

Gifford Pinchot State Park, a 2,338-acre recreation destination, is located in northern York County, PA, between the towns of Rossville and Lewisberry. The park consists of reverted farm fields and rolling wooded hillsides that surround the 340 acres of Pinchot Lake, the park’s prime attraction. The lake was…