A method for storing a watercraft above a surface portion is disclosed. The method includes permanently attaching a first base member to the surface portion at a first location, permanently attaching a second base member to the surface portion at a second location that is spaced at a distance from the first location, removably attaching a first support assembly to the first base member, and removably attaching a second support assembly to the second base member. The distance is less than a length of the watercraft.

A multifunctional surfing equipment station wherein the multifunctional surfing equipment station has a storage module for storing multiple surfboards, a power module for charging batteries, and a display module for displaying information. There is also a shower and a changing station within the surfing equipment station.

A multifunctional surfing equipment station wherein the multifunctional surfing equipment station has a storage module for storing multiple surfboards, a power module for charging batteries, and a display module for displaying information. There is also a shower and a changing station within the surfing equipment station.

Provided herein is a mounting system for mounting equipment including a first side and a second side. The mounting system includes a mounting apparatus. The mounting apparatus includes a support rail and a pair of movable members moveably coupled to the support rail and movable relative to the support rail. A first movable member of the pair of movable members is configured to frictionally abut the first side of the equipment, and a second movable member of the pair of movable members is configured to frictionally abut the second side of the equipment.

Provided herein is a mounting system for mounting equipment including a first side and a second side. The mounting system includes a mounting apparatus. The mounting apparatus includes a support rail and a pair of movable members moveably coupled to the support rail and movable relative to the support rail. A first movable member of the pair of movable members is configured to frictionally abut the first side of the equipment, and a second movable member of the pair of movable members is configured to frictionally abut the second side of the equipment.

A rack for carrying sports equipment alongside a personal watercraft. The rack includes a clamp sized and configured to removeably engage a lip of the watercraft, and a carrier with an engagement surface configured to hold an article of sports equipment such as a surfboard.

A water sports equipment storage rack including at least one U-shaped support, a claw, a drive mechanism, and a biasing member. The claw is (i) configured to move in an outward direction and in an inward direction and (ii) rotatable about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position. The drive mechanism is configured to linearly move the claw in the outward direction and the inward direction. The biasing member is configured to (i) impart a biasing force to rotate the claw about the pivot axis in a direction toward the closed position and (ii) reduce the biasing force as the claw approaches the end of its linear travel, allowing the claw to move to the open position.

A water sports equipment storage rack including at least one U-shaped support, a claw, a drive mechanism, and a biasing member. The claw is (i) configured to move in an outward direction and in an inward direction and (ii) rotatable about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position. The drive mechanism is configured to linearly move the claw in the outward direction and the inward direction. The biasing member is configured to (i) impart a biasing force to rotate the claw about the pivot axis in a direction toward the closed position and (ii) reduce the biasing force as the claw approaches the end of its linear travel, allowing the claw to move to the open position.

A system for converting a paddleboard into a gigging vessel includes a standard stand-up paddleboard outfitted with a conversion system. The conversion system includes a pair of opposing pontoons, a pair of opposing guards each adjacent to one pontoon, and retaining arms and retaining straps for securing pontoons and guards to the stand-up paddleboard. The system includes a pair of wheels that can be lowered for transportation across land, and raised for use in aquatic environments; lights; and a storage compartment for items and captured fish. In one embodiment the pontoons and guards can be folded up for transportation.

A sport board rack for improving the stowage of one or more boards on a power boat or other watercraft. The sport board rack can include one or more telescoping arms that can pivot independently relative to each other. Each of the telescoping arms can include a claw that can be extended and retracted to secure a board between the claw and two seats of the sport board rack. The claw can be rotated open to ease insertion of a board onto the two seats and rotated closed to secure the board between the claw and two seats when retracted.