Methods for providing a slip-resistant, water-resistant, and antibacterial surface to a piece of sporting equipment include receiving a substrate printed with an image. The image is printed with ultraviolet curable ink and the substrate is non-silicone and includes a top printable layer printed with the image, a middle adhesive layer, and a bottom removable layer. The method includes aligning the substrate to a surface of the piece of sporting equipment, removing the bottom removable layer of the substrate, and contacting the middle adhesive layer that is exposed against the surface of the piece of sporting equipment. The method further includes smoothing the top printable layer printed with the image against the piece of sporting equipment. The substrate and the image printed with ultraviolet curable ink conforms to the shape of the piece of sporting equipment and provides the slip-resistant, water-resistant, and antibacterial surface.

A traction pad for fixing to a water board has a contoured upper surface with raised portions protruding therefrom by a protrusion height relative to the contoured surface, some of the raised portions include a higher portion of greater protrusion height than a lower portion; a proportion of the raised portions in one or more regions of the contoured surface have the respective higher portion located in a particular direction on the respective raised portion. A kick for a water board can include a curved or concave lower surface. The kick can have holes in a back face and/or a slot into an upper or lower surface.

Provided herein is a pet carrier system for providing a defined area on a kayak for safe travel of a pet. In some embodiments, the pet carrier system includes a corral made of at least three vertical posts securable to the kayak, at least two railing bars connecting the three vertical posts, and at least three connectors for securing the vertical posts to the kayak. The corral provides a fenced structure from the front end of the kayak up to the area in front of the cockpit of the kayak. The system would dissuade a pet from moving transversely relative to the longitudinal axis of the kayak and would persuade the pet to either remain in the defined space or to move relatively aligned with the longitudinal axis of the kayak. This way, the pet is less likely to overstep onto either side of the kayak and cause the kayak to capsize.

Provided herein is a pet carrier system for providing a defined area on a kayak for safe travel of a pet. In some embodiments, the pet carrier system includes a corral made of at least three vertical posts securable to the kayak, at least two railing bars connecting the three vertical posts, and at least three connectors for securing the vertical posts to the kayak. The corral provides a fenced structure from the front end of the kayak up to the area in front of the cockpit of the kayak. The system would dissuade a pet from moving transversely relative to the longitudinal axis of the kayak and would persuade the pet to either remain in the defined space or to move relatively aligned with the longitudinal axis of the kayak. This way, the pet is less likely to overstep onto either side of the kayak and cause the kayak to capsize.

A Method and Apparatus for Wake Enlargement System have been disclosed. By using water pick-ups that are mounted on a boat, controlled filling of ballast tanks is possible without the use of pumps.

A Method and Apparatus for Wake Enlargement System have been disclosed. By using water pick-ups that are mounted on a boat, controlled filling of ballast tanks is possible without the use of pumps.

Wakeboats that include an aquatic invasive species control apparatus are provided. These wakeboats can include: a wakeboat with a hull; at least one throughhull fitting in the hull of the wakeboat; an irradiation chamber in fluid communication with the at least one throughhull fitting, the irradiation chamber having a radiation source; and at least one water destination aboard the wakeboat. Methods for irradiating invasive aquatic species aboard a wakeboat are also provided. The methods can include: receiving water from outside the wakeboat hull; and irradiating water aboard the wakeboat prior to discharging the water.

Wakeboats that include an aquatic invasive species control apparatus are provided. These wakeboats can include: a wakeboat with a hull; at least one throughhull fitting in the hull of the wakeboat; an irradiation chamber in fluid communication with the at least one throughhull fitting, the irradiation chamber having a radiation source; and at least one water destination aboard the wakeboat. Methods for irradiating invasive aquatic species aboard a wakeboat are also provided. The methods can include: receiving water from outside the wakeboat hull; and irradiating water aboard the wakeboat prior to discharging the water.

A boat, having a stern, includes one or more inclined seats. Each inclined seat includes a seat bottom that is inclined at a downward angle in a direction extending from aft to fore and a seat back. The inclined seat may be movable to allow access to a compartment associated with the inclined seat. The inclined seat may be an aft-facing seat. The inclined seat may also include a headrest positioned above an upper portion of the seatback.

A boat, having a stern, includes one or more inclined seats. Each inclined seat includes a seat bottom that is inclined at a downward angle in a direction extending from aft to fore and a seat back. The inclined seat may be movable to allow access to a compartment associated with the inclined seat. The inclined seat may be an aft-facing seat. The inclined seat may also include a headrest positioned above an upper portion of the seatback.