We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Boardsafe Docks and Scott Tihansky for their invaluable support in the installation of the new, fully ADA-compliant kayak launch at the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park. Beginning at 7 a.m. on September 16, 2024, the installation team successfully completed the assembly of the new kayak launch.

This installation would not have been possible without the assistance of Keesling Construction Inc. Keesling brought in a crane to help move the components into place on-site. They also installed the new pilings for the launch.

Florida Premiere Contractors, the contractor overseeing the kayak launch development, was instrumental in preparing the site for this installation and provided the aerial photo of the park during the process.

We also extend our thanks to Paddle for Heroes and their Founder & CEO, Stephen Fleming, for their support in raising the funds for this kayak launch. Stephen flew down from Michigan and was on-site to assist with the installation. Without their support and efforts, this ADA-compliant kayak launch would not have been realized.

Please review the pictures below to see the process and progress of assembling this launch.