Orange Park Kayak Launch Chute_REDUCED-720
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…

Archie Glover Boat Ramp Dock
05 Jan

BoardSafe Docks was pleased to be part of the Archie Glover Boat Ramp Improvement Project in Santa Rosa County, Florida. BoardSafe’s contribution brings accessibility to all and allows kayakers who wish to enjoy the accessible and adaptive amenities the chance to get out on the water with everyone…

BoardSafe Docks kayak launch chute-2
16 Oct

  Photo credit Lisa Stout As of this writing, it’s been a little more than a year since Hurricane Ian ravaged all of southwest Florida.  Ft. Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva, and Pine Island, suffered the hardest, leaving entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble. Coverage by ABC News shared…

Cape Coral kayaker using launch
11 Nov

November 8, 2022—The City of Cape Coral, Florida, was recognized with two Voice of the People Awards for "Transformation in Economy" and "Transformation in Mobility." The Voice of the People Awards (VOP) are the only local government awards based on residents' opinions. They are presented jointly by the…

Mandarin Park FL Adaptive Kayak Launch-3
29 Mar

The City of Jacksonville, Florida, recently installed its fourth BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch at their Mandarin Park location in December 2021. The fully-accessible launch is located at 14780 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32223-2650. Jacksonville is home to the largest urban park system in the nation, and is committed…

05 Oct

The City of Jacksonville and Brooks Rehabilitation have teamed up with BoardSafe's adaptive kayak launch to provide accessibility to residents with disabilities in Florida. Jacksonville's Adaptive Recreation Program is hosting clinics around the city to educate and encourage residents with disabilities to enjoy kayaking. One of the clinics will be…

01 May

Here is another time lapse video of the adaptive and accessible kayak launch being installed at the boat launch.  In January 2019, BoardSafe's first adaptive and accessible kayak launch was installed at Cape Coral in Florida. Below is a time-lapse video of the aluminum gangway, aluminum floating dock,…