An apparatus for automated rope management on a vessel is described. The apparatus may include a first retraction unit configured to provide rotation about a first rotational axis, a second retraction unit connected to the first retraction unit and configured to provide rotation about a second rotational axis, and a base plate coupled to the first retraction unit and configured for mounting the apparatus to the vessel.

An apparatus for packaging at least one surfboard includes an outer enclosure. The packaging apparatus further includes a plurality of edge frames supported directly or indirectly by the outer enclosure. The edge frames are configured to support the surfboard, directly or indirectly. Optionally, the packaging apparatus may also have a plurality of stabilizers affixed to the outer enclosure, where the plurality of edge frames have at least a first edge frame and a second edge frame, the first edge frame abuts at least two of the plurality of stabilizers, and the second edge frame abuts at least two of the plurality of stabilizers.

Disclosed is a stand-up paddle board comprising an inflatable body having a top face, an opposing bottom face, and a periphery extending between the top face and the bottom face. The inflatable body includes dimensions that enable the stand-up paddle board to track straight and turn responsively in flat water. The stand-up paddle board also comprises a detachable and adjustable securing arrangement provided to the top face of the inflatable body and configured to secure cargo to the top face.

Inflatable tubes forming elongated top and bottom sections hingedly connected together along one side and open on the opposite side but closeable about a surfboard for protection thereof.

A protective case for large objects including a lock housing formed from a first section and a second section, both of the sections including at least one external subsection and at least one internal subsection configured to telescope inside the external subsection; and an extension lock comprising a lock housing and a compression lock, the lock housing including a screw-threaded channel, and the compression comprising at least one screw-threaded shaft with a compressive component on the interior end and a lock handle on the exterior end, the screw-threaded shaft configured to matingly engage with the screw-threaded channel of the lock housing; the compression lock configured to descend in the lock housing and compressingly lock the internal subsection in an extended position upon locking rotation of the compression lock; and the compression lock configure to ascend in the lock housing upon unlocking rotation of the cam latch.

A surfboard bag includes a body having first and second sides, a closed end, and an open end. The body is formed from upper and lower exterior surfaces of a first material and upper and lower interior surfaces of a second, different material. The surfaces of the body are joined to one another along the first and second sides of the body and the closed end of the body so as to define an interior cavity. The open end of the body defines a mouth providing access to the interior cavity. One or more release tabs are disposed on the upper exterior surface of the body and/or the lower exterior surface of the body. The release tab(s) are spaced-apart from the first and second sides of the body and spaced-apart from the open and closed ends of the body. The release tab(s) are configured to facilitate breaking a seal created by board sticking between a surfboard disposed within the interior cavity and the upper exterior surface of the body and/or the lower exterior surface of the body.

A container or pod for securely housing a watercraft (e.g., a surfboard) is described. A board pod assembly is configured to enclose or encompass a surfboard using components composed of sustainable recyclable materials that can be reused or recycled. The board pod assembly may include a corrugated paper-based frame shaped and sized to receive the board within an inner cavity formed by the frame. The frame may be configurable between a ring-shaped configuration (e.g., for use in enclosing the board) and a folded configuration (e.g., for storage purposes when not enclosing the board). The board pod assembly includes a bottom lid configured to couple to a surface of the frame. The assembly further includes a top lid configured to couple to a surface of frame (e.g., an upper surface of the frame) opposing the surface to which the bottom lid is attached.

An adjustable carry bag includes an enclosure having a length that is adjustable. The enclosure has two separate end sections that are releasably connectable together to provide an opening. Each end section has a closure panel movable between an open position for permitting access to an interior space of the enclosure through the opening and a closed position in which the closure panel blocks access to the interior space. Coupling structures extend from and substantially around an entire perimeter portion of the respective connecting ends of the end sections for releasably coupling the end sections to one another. The coupling structures are configured to be releasably disconnected from one another for releasably connecting one or more tubular extension sections between the end sections to adjust the length of the enclosure.

A board carrier uses a belt configured for wearing around a person's waist. A hook bag in the belt has a downwardly facing entry with a closure. Proximal and distal ends of the hook are joined to the belt by length adjustable straps. The board is positioned within the hook with three-points of mutual contact between the board and the interior of the hook. The hook may have a spring clamp for securing a paddle. When not in use the hook and straps are placed within the hook bag.

An adjustable carry bag has two end sections for releasable connection together at connecting ends thereof to form an interior space for accommodating therein at least one sport board. Each end section has a first access opening providing access into the interior space and a closed perimeter portion at the connecting end defining a second access opening providing access into the interior space different from the first access opening. In an open state, the first access opening provide access into the interior space for accommodating therein a sport board. In a closed state of the first access opening when the end sections are connected together, the bag completely encloses and securely holds therein the sport board. A coupling structure extends from the closed perimeter portion of each end section for releasably coupling the end sections together so that the closed perimeter portions and the coupling structures of the end sections encircle a preselected region of the interior space of the bag in both the open and closed states of the first access opening.