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AccuDock's gangway for boat docks are installed on a residential waterfront property.
Camps and Parks Floating Docks Safety

Gangways for Boat Dock: Essential Boat Dock Walkway Explained

Whether you own a residential or commercial dock, having a well-designed gangway for a boat dock and walkway ensures smooth and secure transitions between land and water, accommodating various water levels and user needs. AccuDock, a leading manufacturer of floating docks, provides high-quality solutions tailored to meet your boating needs. This blog will delve into
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Canoeing Terminology being discussed while paddling.
Camps and Parks Seasons

Canoeing Terminology 101: A Lesson for Beginners and Experts

Welcome to our canoeing terminology guide! Canoeing is an age-old pastime that invites adventurers to connect with nature’s serenity while reveling in the exhilaration of the open water. Whether you’re a novice embarking on your first paddling journey or a seasoned canoeist seeking to sharpen your skills, understanding the language of canoeing is paramount. Canoeing
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A charter boat explores the best fishing times gulf of Mexico.
Camps and Parks Seasons

Tips for the Best Fishing Times Gulf of Mexico

Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico is an adventure like no other, offering a vast expanse of open water and an abundance of diverse marine species. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just beginning to explore the world of Gulf Coast fishing, one of the most crucial factors to consider is timing. The Gulf of
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A charter boat returning to shore to cook fish caught on gulf coast.
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Top Fish Caught on Gulf Coast of Mexico and Their Flavors

The Gulf Coast of Mexico is a paradise for anglers and seafood enthusiasts alike. With its diverse marine ecosystem, it offers an abundance of fish species that are not only exciting to catch but also incredibly delicious. The fish caught on Gulf Coast waters vary in flavor and texture, offering a delightful array of culinary
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A fishing charter sets sail to catch fish according to the fish species seasonal catching calendar.
Camps and Parks Seasons

Fishing in Florida: Fish Species Seasonal Catching Calendar

If you’re an avid angler or someone who just enjoys casting a line now and then, Florida offers a fishing paradise like no other. With its diverse water bodies and an abundance of fish species, the Sunshine State has something to offer for every angler. However, understanding the seasonal patterns of different fish species is
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A boat sails on one of the most beautiful lakes in the US toward an islands of trees with residential docks scattered on the shore.
Camps and Parks Floating Docks

12 Most Beautiful Lakes in the United States

A lovely day on the lake is a great way to relax with friends and family. America has thousands of lakes to visit, but some are more picturesque than others. Whether you’re looking for a lake to visit, a place to call home, or simply curious about the beauty of lakes in America, these 12
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A commercial dock full of sailboats in Annapolis, maryland.
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5 Reasons to Visit the Sailing Capital of the US: Annapolis

Popularly known for its boating thrills, the city of Annapolis stands as a beacon of maritime enchantment, beckoning travelers from far and wide to indulge in its maritime splendors. Nestled within the heart of Maryland, this captivating destination has woven itself into the fabric of adventure, catering to sailors, history buffs, and food connoisseurs alike.
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Swim platform decks for lakes
Camps and Parks Floating Docks

Swim Platform Decks for Lakes Perfect for Camps and Parks

Swim platform decks for lakes are the perfect additions for camps and parks looking to make their waterfronts more accessible to campers. Swim platforms and docks for lakes turn any waterfront into an endless, action-packed adventure for kids and adults.  With the proper floating swim platform, you can increase the roster of water activities in
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large floating swim platforms
Camps and Parks Floating Docks

5 Uses for Large Floating Swim Platforms

Floating swim platforms are becoming a popular way for lake owners to make the most of their waterfront. Not only do they create an extra space for swimming and relaxing, but they also provide a variety of other uses. And the good news is you don’t need to own a yacht to use a large
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Camps and Parks Floating Docks

Floating Dock Platforms Perfect for Entertaining and More

One of the top benefits of investing in a waterfront property is entertainment. From soaking up in the sun and cruising on a boat to telling stories and laughing with family and friends, there are endless opportunities to create lasting memories on a seaside property. No doubt, your watercraft is key to having a great day,
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3 Types of Lake Platforms Perfect for You

Freshwater lakes make the perfect spot for a family picnic, fishing, water skiing, and boating. Lake platforms allow you to enjoy these activities even more by providing a stable surface for a base for water sports and fishing or simply enjoying the views. With so many lake platform types available, it’s easy to find the one
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floating swim dock for sale
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5 Things To Look For in a Floating Swim Dock for Sale

When you live on a lake, a floating swim dock can provide convenient and safe platforms for lake swimming and lounging. If you’re in the market for a floating swim dock for sale, there are a few key things to consider to ensure you get the best dock that will meet your needs and provide good
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floating lake platform
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Choosing the Right Floating Lake Platform to Fit Your Needs

A floating lake platform offers an easy and affordable way to extend the use of a lake while adding an aesthetic touch to anyone’s waterfront property with a functional floating dock. Floating lake platforms enable a variety of activities such as recreational activities, fishing, and even as an ideal backdrop for any special occasion. For
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Swim Platforms for Lakes
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Everything You Need to Know About Swim Platforms for Lakes

Swimming in a lake can be a great and fun way to cool off and enjoy the outdoors. However, it can also be dangerous if you don’t have a safe and secure way to enter and exit the water. Swim platforms for lake-floating structures that provide stable and secure surface-enable swimmers to enter and exit the
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5 Ways to Celebrate Fourth of July on a Boat

Independence Day is coming, and there’s no better place to spend this summer holiday than on a boat. Across the country, boaters will be hitting the hottest spots over the course of the holiday weekend, spending time with friends and family, enjoying the water, barbecues, and (of course) fireworks. What can you do to celebrate
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Camps and Parks Floating Docks Kayak Paddle Sports Residential

5 Water Activities to Try

Spending time together as a family is very important, and water activities and boating activities can help everyone come together to have lots of fun and create great memories!  Whether you are at a lake, river, or another body of water, plenty of water activities can be found to enjoy. Stand-Up Paddleboarding Young children and
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Camps and Parks Floating Docks Safety

5 Best Dock Lighting Ideas

Everybody should look at several considerations regarding dock lighting ideas before making a final decision.  Low voltage (12V) boat dock lights are usually the preferred choice for smaller camping spaces or smaller park areas.  Depending on other nearby sources of lighting already in place, you may need to buy a transformer and locate it within
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Floating Fishing Pier with a gazebo that is over a lake
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How to Choose a Floating Swim Platform

For campers or for those just wanting to enjoy a park’s recreational amenities for a day, floating swim platforms for lakes make the water more easily accessible. Lake swim platforms provide versatility for more fun! You can jump in the water to swim or play, or you can fish from floating swim platforms for lakes,
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Camps and Parks Kayak Paddle Sports

How to Launch a Kayak from a Ramp?

Your campers are all ready to go; they are all set for their kayak adventure.  Launching a kayak from a ramp is different than launching from a dock.  What do you need to know about how to launch from a kayak dock ramp to keep everyone safe and get the fun started as soon as
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aluminum dock ramps in lake
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What is the Ramp to a Dock Called?

A very marine term, the ramp between a dock and a boat, or a dock and land, is often referred to as a “gangway.”  The name implies “fun,” don’t you think?  Taking a gangway to arrive at your destination between two points sounds much more nautical than a ramp. More fun than just referring to
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The Insider’s Guide to Floating Walkways Systems

Do you know everything you need to know before deciding what type of walkway you want to have between land and the lake?  Your boat?  This guide will help spell out some of the differences you will want to consider first with float walkways docks. Floating Walkways vs. Traditional Walkways  For park uses, as well
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ADA Kayak Launch
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The Best Ways to Utilize ADA Kayak Launches

As a Camp Director, you want all your campers to have a safe and fun experience while camping in your care.  You’ve thought long and hard about all the possible choices you could give campers to complete their summer outdoor experience.  You certainly want every camper to have the same opportunities available to them.   For
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Aluminum Boat Dock Waterways
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Evolution of Aluminum Boat Dock Walkways

A walkway or gangway aids in getting on or off a boat with ease.  Using a walkway or gangway is a lot better and safer than trying to jump over the gap between boat and land when loading or unloading.  Whether young or older, this could be quite a challenge and not the safest avenue
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Dock Patio
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Dock Patio Ideas for a Camp Director

Summer camps can be great educational resources, offering a wealth of knowledge from experienced camp directors and camp counselors to a host of children and adults of all ages and skill levels.  Never let it be said that you are too inexperienced to go camping.  Camps are one of the best places for kids to
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Summer Camp Dock Accessories
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What Accessories Do You Need For Your Summer Camp Dock?

With summer in full swing and campers ready and eager as never before to enjoy summer activities on the lakes, what summer camp accessories do you need to remember to take to the camp dock?  Multiple customizable camp dock configurations can be thoughtfully considered and rendered for use by summertime campers.  So many dock configurations,
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pier designs for lakes on a cloudy day
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Things to Consider When Designing a Pier for a Lake

Piers help water enthusiasts enjoy the lake much more by extending useful space out over the water.  Put a couple of benches at the end of the pier or along the sides, and you have made the pier a prime fishing spot.  As those put in charge of making sure guests can enjoy as much
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Floating Fishing Pier
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How Do You Support a Floating Fishing Pier?

To support a floating fishing pier, you need a strong anchor system and buoyant yet strong float devices securely fastened underneath.  These tough, sealed float devices need to be able to rise and fall safely and securely with the ebb and flow of the surrounding water.  There will always be movement on a lake or
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What is a Floating Swimming Platform?

Floating swimming platforms offer the ability to ideally position a safe structure for kids and adults to swim to or fish from and/or to sunbathe on.  Swim platforms can be positioned in the water, near a land dock, if desired, or positioned farther out to be a waystation, that campers can swim to and climb
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