Sail-board with completely free mast - has mast held down by user's foot placed in stirrup at foot of mast

摘要

The sail board (11) has a centre plate (12) fitting in the slot (13). The mast (15) is hollow and has a central part (16) which is attached to the stirrup (21). The stirrup has a flat base (24) resting on the deck and is held down by the user's foot. The mast has a wishbone (17) which supports the sail (18). The sail is attached to the stirrup by a downhank. The mast can be located in any desired position on the sailboard's deck by the user. The mast is not attached to the board in any way except when the user's foot rests in the stirrups.