The method is for operating a traction device (3) of a floating vessel (1) that includes a kite (4) having a wing (5) provided with a leading edge (6), a flying line, at least one front line equipped with a clutch, and rear lines, the method includes making the wing (5) gain altitude, holding it only by the flying line, the front and rear lines remaining slack; subsequently, once an altitude has been reached, locking the at least one front line, by activating the clutch, enabling the at least one front line to be mechanically connected to the floating vessel (1); and releasing the flying line and keeping it slack.

A camp system has: a plurality of sleds spaced from one another about a ground surface; and a tarpaulin secured in a deployed position between the plurality of sleds and defining an enclosed interior camping area. A method of use includes: arranging a plurality of sleds at a camp site; and deploying a tarpaulin to or over the plurality of sleds to form an enclosed interior camping area between the plurality of sleds. A passive sled has: a hollow tub base; a camper housing with side walls and a roof mounted over the hollow tub base and defining an enclosed interior sleeping area with a bed within the interior sleeping area; and a tow mount at a front end of the passive sled.

An icehouse floor sled device is provided. The device is comprised of a corrosion-resistant frame that may receive an icehouse. The device incorporates features such as runners for smooth movement on snow or ice, a foldable design with locking hinges for compact storage, and a hitch adaptable to various towing vehicles. A polycarbonate floor provides a stable surface, with customizable openings for ice augers that can be sealed securely with threaded lids. The device includes dedicated receiving areas for safely securing equipment, such as molded recesses for propane canisters and vertically aligned posts with cushioned grips for ice augers. Fasteners and vibration-dampening mounts ensure stability during transport, while modular and adjustable components offer user-friendly customization.

A vessel for transporting cargo has a first hull and a second hull that are slidably coupled together to be movable between an extended position and a retracted position that is shorter in length. Wheels are coupled to the vessel. The wheels can contact an underlying surface of the vessel when the vessel is oriented at an acute angle relative to the underlying surface. The wheels are free of contact with the underlying surface when the vessel is parallel or substantially parallel to the underlying surface.