The Passaic River Rowing Association system features low profile floating docks held off shore with a stiff arm setup and a is an example of a low profile float for use by rowing skulls, kayaks, and other small craft.
This Superior Docks system features a low profile floating dock held in place by stiff arms and a 30' long x 8' wide heavy duty aluminum gangway. Float and gangway for rowing club, Passaic River

Rowing skull easily docks to float, allowing for easy entry and exit from skull. Rowing skull at float, showing easy entry and exit from skull

The float is extremely stable, even with a heavy load. Rowers carrying a skull, showing stability of float.

The chase boat is easily pulled from the water onto the trailer and up the ramp. Rolling the aluminum skiff up the gangway.

Another view of the wide gangway and transition plate, showing how smooth the transition is from float to gangway. Extra wide gangway with low transition plate from gangway to float