A water sports device is provided which is configured for self-stabilization. The water sports device includes an active stabilization means, in the case of which the control unit provides control signals for actuators of the water sports device, actuators being active adjusting means. These can be a motor of the propulsion apparatus, adjustable flaps or nozzles, or adjustable fins, rudders, hydrofoils or individual adjustable sections thereof. Input data such as data about the position of the water sports device, power output of the propulsion apparatus, speed, acceleration and/or user inputs are evaluated in the control unit, and control commands for an actuator or a plurality of actuators are generated.

A water sports device is provided which is configured for self-stabilization. The water sports device includes an active stabilization means, in the case of which the control unit provides control signals for actuators of the water sports device, actuators being active adjusting means. These can be a motor of the propulsion apparatus, adjustable flaps or nozzles, or adjustable fins, rudders, hydrofoils or individual adjustable sections thereof. Input data such as data about the position of the water sports device, power output of the propulsion apparatus, speed, acceleration and/or user inputs are evaluated in the control unit, and control commands for an actuator or a plurality of actuators are generated.

A water sports device is provided in which a propulsion device has at least one sensor arrangement which is usable for position determination. A control unit of the water sports device is designed for generating control signals on the basis of signals from the sensor arrangement for the purpose of geofencing and/or homing. One or more controllable elements of the water sports device are activated by means of the control signals. Such elements may include a motor of the propulsion device, movable means for generating an alignment of a water jet (e.g. a wing, motor, rudder blade, a fin and/or nozzle), and/or retractable and extendable elements (a centerboard, a holding and/or hydrofoil device) which influence the floating properties of the water sports device.

A device for redirecting the reverse jet stream flow created by a watercraft to provide a lateral thrust. A first and second main body of device is fixed to the deflector nozzle within first and second reverse nozzle outlet channels, respectively. Each main body has a channel disposed therein. Each channel has a bend that fluidly connects an inlet to an outlet. The reverse flow enters the respective inlet in a downward and backward direction with respect to deflector nozzle. The respective inlet and channel of main body bend the reverse flow such that, when the reverse flow exits the outlet, the reverse flow is primarily lateral.

A device for improving steering in a watercraft. The device has a frame attached to two parallel blades. The device pivotally attaches to an attachment point on a steerable nozzle of a watercraft. Frame of device has two curved mount brackets that are substantially parallel to one another having a first end and second end. A mount bracket connector connects the two mount brackets at the first end. The mount bracket connector includes a down force regulator, that folds back over mount bracket connector. Each mount bracket terminates at its second end with a lift tab. Lift tabs direct water flow in a generally downward and outward direction as watercraft moves through the water. Each mount bracket bolts to a blade, thereby holding the two blades securely parallel to one another.

The invention relates to a water sport device having a sitting or standing surface (2) for a person practicing water sports, a jet drive (8) and a pivotable nozzle (13), wherein a fin (23) is disposed at the nozzle (13) and is arranged in a fixed position relative to said nozzle.

A device including an outboard motor including a jet outlet portion, a stabilizer plate, and a rudder, where the stabilizer plate includes a first end portion and a second end portion, where the first end portion is proximal to the jet outlet portion, where the second end portion is distal to the jet outlet portion, where the rudder extends from the stabilizer plate between the first end portion and the second end portion.

A system for controlling a marine vessel having first and second waterjets, corresponding first and second steering nozzles and corresponding first and second reversing buckets. The system comprises a speed control device for providing a first vessel control signal that corresponds to a speed to be provided to the marine vessel, a processor configured to receive the first vessel control signal and that is configured to provide at least one first actuator control signal coupled to the first and second waterjets, and at least one second actuator control signal coupled to the first and second steering nozzles and the first and second reversing buckets. The system any of improves upon turns provided by conventional waterjet propulsion systems, improves upon slowing down or stopping marine vessels as is done by conventional waterjet propulsion systems, and improves upon the controllability of the waterjet propulsed marine vessel at low vessel speeds.

A system for controlling a marine vessel having first and second waterjets, corresponding first and second steering nozzles and corresponding first and second reversing buckets. The system comprises a speed control device for providing a first vessel control signal that corresponds to a speed to be provided to the marine vessel, a processor configured to receive the first vessel control signal and that is configured to provide at least one first actuator control signal coupled to the first and second waterjets, and at least one second actuator control signal coupled to the first and second steering nozzles and the first and second reversing buckets. The system any of improves upon turns provided by conventional waterjet propulsion systems, improves upon slowing down or stopping marine vessels as is done by conventional waterjet propulsion systems, and improves upon the controllability of the waterjet propulsed marine vessel at low vessel speeds.

The invention relates to a method for controlling a water jet propulsion device for the propulsion of a marine vessel, the water jet propulsion device comprising: a conduit extending between an inlet and an outlet; an impeller in the conduit; and a mechanical power provider arranged to deliver power to the impeller; the method comprising receiving a plurality of thrust commands, and controlling a thrust level of the water jet propulsion device in dependence the thrust commands, wherein controlling the thrust level comprises adjusting a position of a deflector arranged to deflect water flowing out of the outlet, characterised by coordinating the adjustment of the position of the deflector with a level of engagement of a clutch, arranged to adjust the delivery of power from the power provider to the impeller, so that the thrust level is substantially continuous in a thrust command domain.