Dynamic Paddlers

Ash Andrews, president & CEO of Venture Outdoors, talked with Daisy Jade of Pittsburgh Today Live, explaining the benefits a BoardSafe Floating Dock system brings to Pittsburgh’s residents & guests. Watch the full interview here:
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The Paddle Center is in front of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh, offering access to all on the Allegheny River. The facility is the first of its kind, situated directly in front of a downtown convention center that offers kayak and paddleboard rentals along with an adaptive kayak launch.

Who else is going to be out on the water today?! Keep calm and paddle on! ☀️🛶🛶🛶

This article title should really read ‘John Willis, adaptive paddler from the UK, takes on 108-mile kayak journey on Thames River.’

An amazing challenge and adventure for anyone - of any ability!

This just further reinforces the importance of person-first terminology. This is John - and as you can read from the article - his disability clearly does not define him!

Keep calm and paddle on, John!

Man without limbs takes on 108-mile kayak journey on River Thames John Willis paddles along the River Thames as part of a challenge to promote inclusion in sport.

Paddle on! ht Pennsylvania State Parks

During the past few years, with the help of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, we have been able to add accessible kayak launches for people with disabilities at some state park lakes.

Find a park ➡️ https://bit.ly/2B1pIke.