A stand-up inflatable paddle board (2) comprising (i) a deck (4); (ii) a valve (6) for enabling the stand-up inflatable paddle board (2) to be inflated and deflated; (iii) indicator means (12) for indicating that the stand-up inflatable paddle board (2) requires at least one fold which is longitudinal when the stand-up inflatable paddle board (2) is to be placed in a deflated condition; and (iv) at least one deck pad (8, 10) which extends longitudinally of the deck (4) and which is for receiving a user of the stand-up inflatable paddle board (2), and the stand-up inflatable paddle board (2) being such that (v) the deck pad (8, 10) causes the stand-up inflatable paddle board to have a gap (14) which permits the fold to be effected about the gap (14).

A stand-up inflatable paddle board (2) comprising (i) a deck (4); (ii) a valve (6) for enabling the stand-up inflatable paddle board (2) to be inflated and deflated; (iii) indicator means (12) for indicating that the stand-up inflatable paddle board (2) requires at least one fold which is longitudinal when the stand-up inflatable paddle board (2) is to be placed in a deflated condition; and (iv) at least one deck pad (8, 10) which extends longitudinally of the deck (4) and which is for receiving a user of the stand-up inflatable paddle board (2), and the stand-up inflatable paddle board (2) being such that (v) the deck pad (8, 10) causes the stand-up inflatable paddle board to have a gap (14) which permits the fold to be effected about the gap (14).

An inflatable flotation chamber comprising a seamlessly constructed flexible tube, sealed ends, and a valve for inflation and deflation. Said chamber characterized in that it can be inflated to a relatively high pressure, giving functional shape and independent structural rigidness to the chamber. A watercraft characterized by one or a multitude of such inflatable flotation chambers. A method of constructing such an inflatable flotation chamber.

A sailboat, preferably with constrained sail, comprising a hull (22) extending along a main extension direction (X) with a lower surface (23), designated to be partly or fully submerged in water, and an upper surface (24), suitable to accommodate a helmsman (51) in a lying down position and having the head on the backrest (53, 27), a sail (55) fixed on a mast (54) along which axis (Z) extends, characterised in that said mast (54) is engaged in a support (56) directly fixed to the hull (22) and in that said hull (22) hasalong the edges thereof, which extend along the axis (X), an ansa lunata (25) and an ansa lunata (26), respectively, each of which extend along the axis (Y).

The invention relates to an inflatable watercraft which consists of at least two inflatable parts that are joined together by means of holding strips or the like under preload. The invention also relates to a method for producing said inflatable watercraft and a gluing table that can be used in the production of the watercraft.

The invention relates to an inflatable watercraft which consists of at least two inflatable parts that are joined together by means of holding strips or the like under preload. The invention also relates to a method for producing said inflatable watercraft and a gluing table that can be used in the production of the watercraft.

A saddle for an aquatic board is disclosed. The saddle is equipped with a strap or straps and/or edge wise clamps, or other suitably firm fastener, to engage and maintain position on the aquatic board positioned beneath the saddle. A user can then stand on the board and squeeze the saddle between their knees and ankles and maintain an enhanced balance on the board or, if fatigued, can sit or kneel alongside or on the saddle and paddle/ride from a seated or kneeling position. The saddle may be inflatable or solid and may include an inner void for storage for personal effects or equipment. The saddle may further include a speaker, cup holder, handles, or other optional features.

A piece of inflatable sports equipment, preferably for water sports, is provided with a board (1) which can be inflated with a gaseous medium, preferable air, by means of a pump unit (6) having a compressor (7). The pump unit (6) is integrated together with the compressor (7) in the board (1) and preferably comprises assemblies (8, 9, 11) which drive the compressor and are installed together in a housing (12) which can be removed from and inserted into the board (1) and fastened therein. Inflation of the board can therefore be carried out anywhere and at any time during use of the board, since the means necessary for this are installed in the board itself.

A piece of inflatable sports equipment, preferably for water sports, is provided with a board (1) which can be inflated with a gaseous medium, preferable air, by means of a pump unit (6) having a compressor (7). The pump unit (6) is integrated together with the compressor (7) in the board (1) and preferably comprises assemblies (8, 9, 11) which drive the compressor and are installed together in a housing (12) which can be removed from and inserted into the board (1) and fastened therein. Inflation of the board can therefore be carried out anywhere and at any time during use of the board, since the means necessary for this are installed in the board itself.