Embodiments of a wave riding board include a body having a top, a bottom, a right edge, a left edge, a front, a rear and a length defined from the front to the rear. The bottom of the body includes a plurality of steps and a channel defined between at least a portion of the plurality of steps. The channel extends along at least a portion of the length of the body.

The invention relates to a craft in the form of a body to be sat or laid upon by a user and provided with power for use in a body of water. There is also provided a method for the use of the craft in game play and the use of the same in a manner which allows the power source for the drive to be managed. A system for transport, charging and/or communication with the craft from onshore is also provided, along with a system to allow the use of the craft within a specified area on the body of water to be maintained and controlled.

Embodiments of a wave riding board include a body having a top, a bottom, a right edge, a left edge, a front, a rear and a length defined from the front to the rear. The bottom of the body includes a plurality of steps and a channel defined between at least a portion of the plurality of steps. The channel extends along at least a portion of the length of the body.

This invention is directed toward a body board, used for enjoying aquatic environments, which has one of more strings of LED lights disposed in one or more channels that have been molded or routed into the top, bottom, or sides of the body board. The LED's are powered by a rechargeable battery pack disposed in a wireless charger cavity in the bodyboard, along with a wireless charging receiver and an LED controller, which is covered by a watertight bodyboard sealant cover to prevent water from damaging the electronic components. In particularly preferred embodiments, the bodyboard core is white beaded polypropylene foam and a P9242-R 15W wireless charging transmitter is used to charge a P9221-R 15W wireless charging receiver.

A powered watercraft system including a watercraft body having a propulsion system, a foot swimfin, a sensor configured to measure a value indicative of a manually-generated time-variable first propulsive force resulting from a leg motion to the foot swimfin to move the watercraft body, and a controller configured control the propulsion system to generate a second propulsive force for powering the watercraft body based on the value indicative of the first propulsive force, the generated second propulsive force being at least partially contemporary with the first propulsive force.

This invention is directed toward a body board, used for riding ocean waves, paddling through standing water, and other aquatic uses, which has one or more strings of optionally removable LED lights disposed in one or more channels that have been molded or routed into the top, bottom, or sides of the body board. The channels are, in one embodiment, removably covered with a water-resistant covering that can be opened to remove or exchange the LED lights. The body board also includes a cavity into which a battery (optionally, with a solar charger) is placed, where the battery powers the LED's, and means of controlling the LED's. The battery cavity, in the first embodiment, is also covered by a water-resistant covering that can be opened to access the battery for removal or replacement. In a second embodiment, the cover is permanent, allowing for a more waterproof cover.

One embodiment of this invention provides a body sure article providing a planing device having an inclined shape behind a leading edge, forming a planking effect when in use and an overall size and shape that allows a specific position relative to a user's arms and/or elbows. A material is used having a density sufficient to be slightly buoyant relative to water, but is easily submerged under waves momentarily without substantial opposition force to a user duck diving.

A powered watercraft system including a watercraft body, a propulsion system, a sensor configured to measure a value indicative of a manually-generated time-variable first propulsive force resulting from a body motion of the user to move the watercraft body, and a controller configured control the propulsion system to generate a second propulsive force for powering the watercraft body based on the value indicative of the first propulsive force, the generated second propulsive force being at least partially contemporary with the first propulsive force.

A body board for use by a rider in water includes a buoyant board body defined as having a top rider surface opposite a bottom submerged surface, a front half opposite a rear half, a left half opposite a right half and a board centerline. The board centerline extends from the front section half to the rear section half separating the left half from the right half. A left side riser is disposed on the top rider surface located in the left half and rear half, the left side riser extending above the top rider surface and configured to abut a rider's left rib cage and/or left hip. A right side riser is disposed on the top rider surface located in the right half and rear half, the right side riser extending above the top rider surface and configured to abut a rider's right rib cage and/or right hip.

This invention is directed toward a body board, used for riding ocean waves, which has one or more removable LED light ropes disposed in one or more channels that have been molded into the top, bottom, or sides of the body board. The channels are removably covered with a water-resistant covering that can be opened to remove or exchange the LED lights. The body board also includes a cavity into which a battery is placed, where the battery powers the LED's, and means of controlling the LED's. The battery cavity, in the first embodiment, is also covered by a water-resistant covering that can be opened to access the battery for removal or replacement. A solar panel is embedded in the deck of the body board and connected to the battery for recharging when the body board is left in the sun.