Ribbon cutting with the Ladies on the Lake
29 Jul

July 22, 2025 It’s been a humbling week at BoardSafe Docks. Our Adaptive Kayak Launch received a lot of press in the last two weeks. 👏👏👏 Our kayak launch caters to a wide range of abilities, providing universal access to paddlers seeking to enjoy the water. BoardSafe’s Launch…

BoardSafe Pickwick Dam accessible gangway and kayak launch
10 Jul

BoardSafe Docks of Fleetwood, PA, is helping to connect anglers, and now kayakers, to Bill Dance Signature Lakes throughout Tennessee State Parks. Those who love to fish in Tennessee waters are seeing significant improvements to their lakes, thanks to the Bill Dance Signature Lakes initiative. Legendary fisherman Bill…

Upstream Alliance workers with grand opening sign
24 Jun

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, more than 450 Camden residents joined Upstream Alliance to celebrate the grand opening of the Cooper River Water Trail in Camden County, New Jersey. The day was packed with family-friendly activities, including kayaking from the new BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch, nature walks, fishing…

Kayak being fitted into BoardSafe Verona launch
12 Jun

Steel City Rowing, Friends of the Riverfront, and Verona Borough in PA just celebrated the launch of something big—Verona’s brand-new BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch. The riverfront party and ribbon-cutting ceremony were packed with activities to mark this exciting milestone, kick off the summer, and get things rolling on…

Observers on BoardSafe kayak launch
29 May

David Tihansky of BoardSafe Docks recently attended ribbon-cutting ceremonies at Seven Islands State Birding Park and Cruze Landing, Tennessee. Both locations on the French Broad River, Seven Islands in Kodak and Cruze in Knoxville, celebrated the recent installation of BoardSafe Docks' Adaptive Kayak Launches. The Seven Islands installation…

BoardSafe adaptive kayak launch Lone Star Lake Park long view
28 May

Construction of a new BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch is complete at Douglas County’s scenic Lone Star Lake Park. This launch is one of several enhancements their Public Works Department is implementing as part of the Open Space Plan initiative. Funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act allocations,…

BoardSafe Docks Acorn Lake Adaptive Kayak Launch
15 May

Lake Acorn, located within Montgomery Bell State Park at 1020 Jackson Hill Road in Burns, Tennessee, is a cherished spot for outdoor enthusiasts. It recently hosted the 2025 Greenways & Trail Forum sponsored by the Tennessee State Parks, Office of Outdoor Recreation. The Greenways & Trails Forum is…

Man entering kayak from BoardSafe adaptive kayak launch
07 May

At BoardSafe Docks, we love hearing about how our Accessible Kayak Launch makes a positive difference in communities, bringing families and friends together on the water. At last week’s Great Miami Riverway Summit in Miamisburg, Ohio, Kelly Beals, a key member of BoardSafe’s Business Development Team, had the…

24 Feb

BoardSafe Docks is pleased to partner with the Tennessee RiverLine for their 2025 Summit. The Summit in Knoxville, TN provides an opportunity to connect trail enthusiasts, community leaders, and visionaries who share a passion for promoting and creating recreational access to and around the Tennessee River. Summit attendees…

BoardSafe Docks Cruze River Adaptive Kayak Launch-2
05 Feb

Does the cold weather have you thinking about spring and looking forward to paddling down the French Broad River? If so, adventure awaits you on the river’s newest accessible kayak launch and courtesy docks recently installed at Cruze Landing, 7713 Kodak Road, Knoxville, Tennessee. Several weeks ago, a…