A water sports device is provided which is configured for self-stabilization. The water sports device includes an active stabilization means, in the case of which the control unit provides control signals for actuators of the water sports device, actuators being active adjusting means. These can be a motor of the propulsion apparatus, adjustable flaps or nozzles, or adjustable fins, rudders, hydrofoils or individual adjustable sections thereof. Input data such as data about the position of the water sports device, power output of the propulsion apparatus, speed, acceleration and/or user inputs are evaluated in the control unit, and control commands for an actuator or a plurality of actuators are generated.

A water sports device is provided which is configured for self-stabilization. The water sports device includes an active stabilization means, in the case of which the control unit provides control signals for actuators of the water sports device, actuators being active adjusting means. These can be a motor of the propulsion apparatus, adjustable flaps or nozzles, or adjustable fins, rudders, hydrofoils or individual adjustable sections thereof. Input data such as data about the position of the water sports device, power output of the propulsion apparatus, speed, acceleration and/or user inputs are evaluated in the control unit, and control commands for an actuator or a plurality of actuators are generated.

The invention relates to a method for constructing and/or manufacturing a water sports device (2) which has a modular structure comprising a floating body (4). The modules can be connected together via interfaces and are connected during operation. In particular, the invention relates to a method for constructing and/or manufacturing a foilboard or driver propulsion vehicle, wherein a server device is provided, and a program-controlled input interface is provided for user-defined inputs on a terminal (5), in particular a mobile terminal, which is arranged at a distance from the server device in particular. The modules are imaged in a computer program of the server device and/or of the terminal (5), and at least one outer contour of the floating body (4) of the water sports device (2) can be, in particular, freely defined by the user. On the basis of the outer contour of the floating body (4) defined in the program, automated manufacturing information is produced, and the floating body (4) manufactured according to the production information can be combined with another module, in particular multiple other modules, to produce the water sports device (2). The invention also

A water sports apparatus is provided, and includes a propulsion device which is provided for the propulsion of the water sports apparatus and whose motor, arranged on the float-body side, is connected in terms of drive to at least one propulsion element via an angularly and/or longitudinally movable propulsion train. The angularly and/or longitudinally movable propulsion train allows the propulsion element to be positioned optimally on the body-of-water side. The motor is arranged in a region which does not cause any body-of-water-side resistance in the operating position with a float body lifted off from the water surface. That part of the water sports apparatus which is situated in the water is optimized with regard to the design which is relevant to flow resistance in the water.

A water sports apparatus is provided, and includes a propulsion device which is provided for the propulsion of the water sports apparatus and whose motor, arranged on the float-body side, is connected in terms of drive to at least one propulsion element via an angularly and/or longitudinally movable propulsion train. The angularly and/or longitudinally movable propulsion train allows the propulsion element to be positioned optimally on the body-of-water side. The motor is arranged in a region which does not cause any body-of-water-side resistance in the operating position with a float body lifted off from the water surface. That part of the water sports apparatus which is situated in the water is optimized with regard to the design which is relevant to flow resistance in the water.

A water sports device is provided in which a propulsion device has at least one sensor arrangement which is usable for position determination. A control unit of the water sports device is designed for generating control signals on the basis of signals from the sensor arrangement for the purpose of geofencing and/or homing. One or more controllable elements of the water sports device are activated by means of the control signals. Such elements may include a motor of the propulsion device, movable means for generating an alignment of a water jet (e.g. a wing, motor, rudder blade, a fin and/or nozzle), and/or retractable and extendable elements (a centerboard, a holding and/or hydrofoil device) which influence the floating properties of the water sports device.

A water sports device is provided in which a propulsion device has at least one sensor arrangement which is usable for position determination. A control unit of the water sports device is designed for generating control signals on the basis of signals from the sensor arrangement for the purpose of geofencing and/or homing. One or more controllable elements of the water sports device are activated by means of the control signals. Such elements may include a motor of the propulsion device, movable means for generating an alignment of a water jet (e.g. a wing, motor, rudder blade, a fin and/or nozzle), and/or retractable and extendable elements (a centerboard, a holding and/or hydrofoil device) which influence the floating properties of the water sports device.

A holding apparatus is provided by way of which a hydrofoil surface apparatus can be retracted and extended and/or folded, out of a rest and/or starting position into its operating position and/or out of the operating position into the rest and/or starting position. Such actuation can take place manually by way of a person operating the water sports device, with the advantage of simpler transportability of the water sports device. The water sports device can already be placed in water close to the bank or beach, and can be guided or moved from there in the direction of deeper water. As soon as sufficiently deep water is reached, the hydrofoil surface apparatus can be transferred via the holding apparatus into the operating position.

An underwater motor module for a water sports device is provided, which forms at least one flow channel each having at least one inlet opening and an outlet opening. The underwater motor module has a motor which is in the form of an internal rotor motor and comprises a hollow rotor, which concomitantly forms the flow channel by way of its inner side. On the outer side of the motor directed away from the flow channel is mounted outside the flow channel, and which bears blades. The motor also comprises an external stator arranged in a housing.

An underwater motor module for a water sports device is provided, which forms at least one flow channel each having at least one inlet opening and an outlet opening. The underwater motor module has a motor which is in the form of an internal rotor motor and comprises a hollow rotor, which concomitantly forms the flow channel by way of its inner side. On the outer side of the motor directed away from the flow channel is mounted outside the flow channel, and which bears blades. The motor also comprises an external stator arranged in a housing.