EP1152942B1 - Towable nautical device for leisure sport - Google Patents

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EP1152942B1
EP1152942B1 EP00907730A EP00907730A EP1152942B1 EP 1152942 B1 EP1152942 B1 EP 1152942B1 EP 00907730 A EP00907730 A EP 00907730A EP 00907730 A EP00907730 A EP 00907730A EP 1152942 B1 EP1152942 B1 EP 1152942B1
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  • the present invention relates to a towable non-motorized nautical device and preferably inflatable which can leave the liquid element at any time, and providing specific sensations, for the practice of an aquatic leisure sport collective.
  • Certain towable and inflatable non-motorized nautical devices traditionally longiform, only allow passengers placed one behind the other, to follow the movement of the waves.
  • the nautical device according to the invention allows the passengers placed one behind others and / or side by side to have new sensations specific to the invention, indeed the nautical device according to the traction speed rears up from the front of more and more vertically the liquid element at times leaps waves in waves and instantly leaves the liquid element, it comprises according to a first feature, a frontal inflatable structure, called Front Structure (fig1) (1), in particular of a more or less cylindrical shape in Hypalon® neoprene, or all other materials allowing to achieve the same purposes, incorporating perpendicularly at least two inflatable structures of more or less shape cylindrical called Secondary Structures (fig1) (2).
  • Secondary Structures of constant cross-section are joined to perpendicular to the interior side, (rear flank) of the Front Structure for form a relatively rigid whole in order to suppress and / or decrease sharply the movement of Secondary Structures, compared to the Front Structure, however the Secondary and / or Tertiary Structures can sometimes tend to work in slight bends, under the strong constraints of water and / or wind and / or towing, especially in roll and / or pitch.

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A towable non-powered nautical device for aquatic leisure sport is lifted at the front when pulled, or towed, and is sometimes altogether lifted out of the water. The nautical device can carry one or more persons and includes a front inflatable structure equipped in its lower part with a towing attachment, at least one inflatable elongated secondary stucture, at least an inflatable elongated auxiliary structure, retainers for passengers who are standing, seated, lying down, or positioned astride on the secondary structure, on each side of a flexible lateral skirt.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif nautique non motorisé tractable et de façon préférentielle gonflable pouvant quitter par instant l' élément liquide, et procurant des sensations spécifiques, pour la pratique d'un sport de loisir aquatique collectif.The present invention relates to a towable non-motorized nautical device and preferably inflatable which can leave the liquid element at any time, and providing specific sensations, for the practice of an aquatic leisure sport collective.

Certains dispositifs nautiques non motorisés tractables et gonflables traditionnellement longiformes, donnent uniquement la possibilité aux passagers placés les uns derrière les autres, de suivre le mouvement des vagues.Certain towable and inflatable non-motorized nautical devices traditionally longiform, only allow passengers placed one behind the other, to follow the movement of the waves.

Il est connu un dispositif nautique tracté (US-2.986.751) gonflable.There is a known inflatable nautical device (US-2,986,751).

Le dispositif nautique selon l'invention permet aux passagers placés les uns derrière les autres et/ou côte à côte d'avoir des sensations nouvelles spécifiques à l'invention, en effet le dispositif nautique suivant la vitesse de traction se cabre par l'avant de plus en plus à la verticale de l'élément liquide bondit par instant de vagues en vagues et quitte par instant l'élément liquide, il comporte selon une première caractéristique, une structure gonflable frontale, appelées Structure Frontale (fig1)(1), notamment de forme plus ou moins cylindrique en néoprène Hypalon®, ou toutes autres matières permettant d'aboutir aux mêmes finalités, incorporant perpendiculairement au moins deux structures gonflables de formes plus ou moins cylindriques appelées Structures Secondaires (fig1)(2).The nautical device according to the invention allows the passengers placed one behind others and / or side by side to have new sensations specific to the invention, indeed the nautical device according to the traction speed rears up from the front of more and more vertically the liquid element at times leaps waves in waves and instantly leaves the liquid element, it comprises according to a first feature, a frontal inflatable structure, called Front Structure (fig1) (1), in particular of a more or less cylindrical shape in Hypalon® neoprene, or all other materials allowing to achieve the same purposes, incorporating perpendicularly at least two inflatable structures of more or less shape cylindrical called Secondary Structures (fig1) (2).

Les Structures Secondaires de section transversale constante, sont solidarisées de façon perpendiculaire au côté intérieur, (flanc arrière) de la Structure Frontale pour former un ensemble relativement rigide afin de supprimer et/ou diminuer fortement le mouvement des Structures Secondaires, par rapport à la Structure Frontale, cependant les Structures Secondaires et/ou Tertiaires, peuvent tendre parfois à travailler en légères flexions, sous les fortes contraintes de l'eau et/ou du vent et/ou du tractage notamment en roulis et/ou tangage.Secondary Structures of constant cross-section are joined to perpendicular to the interior side, (rear flank) of the Front Structure for form a relatively rigid whole in order to suppress and / or decrease sharply the movement of Secondary Structures, compared to the Front Structure, however the Secondary and / or Tertiary Structures can sometimes tend to work in slight bends, under the strong constraints of water and / or wind and / or towing, especially in roll and / or pitch.

La présente invention concerne un dispositif non motorisé tractable se soulevant de l'avant en traction et quittant par instant l'élément liquide pour la pratique d'un sport de loisir, aquatique à sensations caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend essentiellement :

  • une structure de façon préférentielle gonflable (fig1)(1) allongée uniquement frontale de direction principale perpendiculaire à la direction de déplacement,
  • au moins deux structures secondaires (fig1)(2) allongées gonflables solidarisées du côté intérieur de la structure frontale par une des extrémités des structures secondaires (2) à la structure frontale (1) sans être solidarisées aux extrémités fermées de la structure frontale qui débouche sur les côtés,
  • au moins une structure(s) tertiaire(s) (fig1)(3)(31)(32) allongée(s) gonflable(s) ou non de section transversale inférieur à celles des structures secondaires (2) reliant les structures secondaires(2) de façon parallèle afin de donner une flottabilité maximale, le(s) structure(s) tertiaire(s) pouvant être optionnellement juxtaposée(s) ensemble par groupe(s), pour relier les structures secondaires,
  • des moyens de maintien de(s) passager(s) (5),
  • les structures secondaires (2) et tertiaires (3)(31)(32) allongées parallèles entre elles étant dans la direction principale de déplacement du dispositif nautique et étant sensiblement perpendiculaires à la direction principale de la structure frontale (1), les structures secondaires(2) et tertiaires (3)(31)(32) n'étant pas solidarisées par une structure arrière.
The present invention relates to a non-motorized towable device which is lifted from the front in traction and instantly leaves the liquid element for the practice of a leisure, aquatic sport with sensations, characterized in that it essentially comprises:
  • a structure that is preferably inflatable (fig1) (1) elongated only at the front with the main direction perpendicular to the direction of movement,
  • at least two secondary structures (fig1) (2) elongated inflatable secured to the interior side of the front structure by one of the ends of the secondary structures (2) to the front structure (1) without being secured to the closed ends of the front structure which opens out on the coast,
  • at least one tertiary structure (s) (fig1) (3) (3 1 ) (3 2 ) elongated inflatable (s) or not with a cross section smaller than those of the secondary structures (2) connecting the structures secondary (2) in parallel to give maximum buoyancy, the tertiary structure (s) can be optionally juxtaposed together by group (s), to connect the secondary structures,
  • means for retaining passenger (s) (5),
  • the secondary (2) and tertiary (3) (3 1 ) (3 2 ) structures elongated parallel to each other being in the main direction of movement of the nautical device and being substantially perpendicular to the main direction of the front structure (1), the secondary (2) and tertiary (3) (3 1 ) (3 2 ) structures not being joined by a rear structure.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • la structure frontale(1) est équipée en autre sur sa partie basse, notamment sous la ligne de flottaison, des moyens de tractage (fig1)(6) pour faciliter le décollage avant du dispositif nautique en traction.
According to a particular embodiment:
  • the front structure (1) is also equipped on its lower part, in particular under the waterline, with towing means (fig1) (6) to facilitate takeoff before the nautical device in traction.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • les moyens permettant le tractage comporte, au moins deux points d'attaches fixées sur la structure frontale (1), en alignement avec les structures secondaires (2) par rapport à la direction de déplacement.
According to a particular embodiment:
  • the means for towing comprises, at least two attachment points fixed to the front structure (1), in alignment with the secondary structures (2) relative to the direction of movement.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • les moyens permettant le tractage (6) comporte, au moins deux éléments de tractage relié en un point central à l'extérieur de la partie avant du dispositif nautique lui même relié à l'élément de tractage relié au bateau tracteur.
According to a particular embodiment:
  • the means for towing (6) comprises, at least two towing elements connected at a central point outside the front part of the nautical device itself connected to the towing element connected to the towing boat.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • la structure frontale (1) présente une forme sensiblement en arc de cercle ou d'aile delta avec les extrémités fermées, la structure frontale (1) débouchant sensiblement vers l'arrière et/ou sur le côté.
According to a particular embodiment:
  • the front structure (1) has a shape substantially in an arc or a delta wing with the ends closed, the front structure (1) opening out substantially towards the rear and / or on the side.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • la structure frontale (1) présente une forme sensiblement en arc de cercle ou d'aile delta comportant au moins deux segments droits reliés entre eux avec les extrémités fermées de la structure frontale (1) débouchant sensiblement vers l'arrière et/ou sur le côté.
According to a particular embodiment:
  • the front structure (1) has a shape substantially in an arc of a circle or of a delta wing comprising at least two straight segments connected to each other with the closed ends of the front structure (1) opening substantially towards the rear and / or on the side.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • le dispositif nautique comprend en outre de chaque côté une jupe latérale (7) souple, notamment de forme triangulaire, pour relier sur les côtés la structure frontale (1) aux structures tertiaires (31)(32) ou secondaires (2) les plus extérieures latéralement.
According to a particular embodiment:
  • the nautical device further comprises on each side a flexible side skirt (7), in particular of triangular shape, for connecting on the sides the front structure (1) to the tertiary (3 1 ) (3 2 ) or secondary (2) structures. more exterior laterally.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • les différentes structures gonflables se terminent, pour les extrémités non solidarisés par une forme sensiblement conique ou demi sphérique ou de forme ovoïde,
  • le dispositif nautique comprend en outre des moyens de maintien de(s) passager(s) notamment de type sangle et/ou cale pieds, (fig2)(11).
According to a particular embodiment:
  • the various inflatable structures end, for the ends not secured by a substantially conical or semi-spherical or ovoid shape,
  • the nautical device also comprises means for retaining (s) passenger (s), in particular of the strap and / or toe type, (fig2) (11).

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • le dispositif nautique comprend des moyens de maintien(s) de(s) passagers pour tenir debout, allongés, assis ou à cheval sur la ou les structures secondaires, (fig2)(5).
According to a particular embodiment:
  • the nautical device comprises means for holding (s) passengers to stand, lying, sitting or straddling the secondary structure (s) (fig2) (5).

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • le dispositif nautique est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins deux structures secondaires (fig2)(2) reliées par au moins une structure tertiaire (fig2)(3), notamment plane, avec des moyens de commande directionnelle du dispositif nautique, notamment de type corde, (fig2)(12), fixés sur chacun des côtés, (fig2)(13) de la structure frontale(fig2)(1), pour diriger le dispositif nautique par au moins un passager notamment en station debout.
According to a particular embodiment:
  • the nautical device is characterized in that it comprises at least two secondary structures (fig2) (2) connected by at least one tertiary structure (fig2) (3), in particular planar, with directional control means of the nautical device, in particular of the rope type, (fig2) (12), fixed on each of the sides, (fig2) (13) of the front structure (fig2) (1), for directing the nautical device by at least one passenger, especially when standing.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • le dispositif nautique selon l'invention est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend trois structures secondaires, (fig1)(2), la structure secondaire centrale étant plus longue, chaque structure secondaire étant reliée de part et d'autre par une structure tertiaire gonflable, les deux structures tertiaires de part et d'autre de la structure secondaire centrale étant reliées entre elles, la partie arrière de par les longueurs des structures formant des profils triangulaires s'étendant vers l'arrière, les moyens de maintien des passagers étant situés principalement sur les structures secondaires (5).
According to a particular embodiment:
  • the nautical device according to the invention is characterized in that it comprises three secondary structures, (fig1) (2), the central secondary structure being longer, each secondary structure being connected on either side by an inflatable tertiary structure , the two tertiary structures on either side of the central secondary structure being interconnected, the rear part by the lengths of the structures forming triangular profiles extending towards the rear, the passenger holding means being located mainly on secondary structures (5).

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, le dispositif nautique non motorisé tractable se soulevant de l'avant en traction et quittant par instant l'élément liquide, pour la pratique d'un sport, de loisir, aquatique à sensations est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend essentiellement :

  • une structure gonflable (fig3)(1) allongée uniquement frontale de direction principale perpendiculaire à la direction de déplacement,
  • une structure secondaire (fig3)(2) allongée gonflable solidarisée du côté intérieur de la structure frontale par une des extrémités de la structure secondaire (fig3)(2) à la structure frontale (flg3)(1) sans être solidarisées aux extrémités fermées de la structure frontale (fig3)(1) qui débouche sur les côtés,
  • deux structures tertiaires (fig3)(3)(31) allongées gonflables de section transversale inférieur à la structure secondaire (fig3)(2) et reliées de chaque coté à la structure secondaire (fig3)(2) de façon parallèle afin de donner une flottabilité maximale,
  • des moyens de maintien de(s) passager(s) notamment de type sangle et/ou cale pieds,
  • la structure secondaire (fig3)(2) et les structures tertiaire (fig3)(3)(31) allongées parallèles entre elles étant dans la direction principale de déplacement du dispositif nautique et étant sensiblement perpendiculaires à la direction principale de la structure frontale (fig3)(1), la structure secondaire (fig3)(2) et les structures tertiaires (fig3)(3)(31) n' étant pas solidarisées par une structure arrière,
  • la structure frontale(fig3)(1) présentant une forme sensiblement en arc de cercle ou d'aile delta avec les extrémités fermées, la structure frontale (fig3)(1) débouchant sensiblement vers l'arrière et/ou sur le côté,
    des moyens de tractage (fig1)(6) notamment sous la ligne de flottaisons fixés sur la structure frontale (fig1)(6) de chaque côté du dispositif nautique une jupe latérale (fig3)(7) souple, notamment de forme triangulaire, relie sur les côtés la structure frontale (fig3)(1) aux structures tertiaires (fig3)(3)(31).
According to a particular embodiment, the towable non-motorized nautical device lifting from the front in traction and instantly leaving the liquid element, for the practice of a sport, of leisure, of aquatic sensations, is characterized in that it essentially includes:
  • an inflatable structure (fig3) (1) elongated only at the front with the main direction perpendicular to the direction of travel,
  • a secondary structure (fig3) (2) elongated inflatable secured on the inside of the front structure by one of the ends of the secondary structure (fig3) (2) to the front structure (flg3) (1) without being secured to the closed ends of the front structure (fig3) (1) which opens onto the sides,
  • two tertiary structures (fig3) (3) (3 1 ) elongated inflatable cross section less than the secondary structure (fig3) (2) and connected on each side to the secondary structure (fig3) (2) in parallel to give maximum buoyancy,
  • means for holding passenger (s), in particular of the strap and / or toe type,
  • the secondary structure (fig3) (2) and the tertiary structures (fig3) (3) (3 1 ) elongated parallel to each other being in the main direction of movement of the nautical device and being substantially perpendicular to the main direction of the frontal structure ( fig3) (1), the secondary structure (fig3) (2) and the tertiary structures (fig3) (3) (3 1 ) not being joined by a rear structure,
  • the front structure (fig3) (1) having a shape substantially in an arc of a circle or of a delta wing with the ends closed, the front structure (fig3) (1) opening out substantially backwards and / or to the side,
    towing means (fig1) (6) in particular under the waterline attached to the front structure (fig1) (6) on each side of the nautical device a side skirt (fig3) (7) flexible, in particular of triangular shape, connects on the sides the frontal structure (fig3) (1) to the tertiary structures (fig3) (3) (3 1 ).

Cette réalisation qui correspond à la figure 3, n'est pas revendiqué Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • l'ensemble du dispositif est constitué par des structures rigides creuses ou pleines faites par exemple en l'un des matériaux suivant : matière plastique, résine armée de fibre de verre, matériaux composites, et aubes.
This embodiment, which corresponds to FIG. 3, is not claimed According to a particular embodiment:
  • the entire device consists of rigid hollow or solid structures made, for example, from one of the following materials: plastic, resin reinforced with fiberglass, composite materials, and blades.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • l'ensemble du dispositif est constitué par des structures gonflables faites dans des matières souples et étanches par exemple : caoutchouc, PVC, Hypalon®, néoprène et autres.
According to a particular embodiment:
  • the entire device is made up of inflatable structures made of flexible and waterproof materials, for example: rubber, PVC, Hypalon®, neoprene and others.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • au moins une structure tertiaire (3)(31)(32) est constituée en matières souple et étanches par exemple : caoutchouc, PVC, Hypalon® néoprène.
According to a particular embodiment:
  • at least one tertiary structure (3) (3 1 ) (3 2 ) is made of flexible and waterproof materials for example: rubber, PVC, Hypalon® neoprene.

Des techniques particuliers ont été élaborées afin de permettre :

  • d'une part, l'incorporation des structures perpendiculaires(2) dans la structure frontale(1),
  • d'autre part, la réalisation de la structure frontale(1).
Special techniques have been developed to allow:
  • on the one hand, the incorporation of perpendicular structures (2) in the frontal structure (1),
  • on the other hand, the realization of the front structure (1).

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • chaque structure Secondaire(2) peut accueillir un ou plusieurs passagers assis ou debout l'un derrière l'autre et/ou côte à côte.
According to a particular embodiment:
  • each Secondary structure (2) can accommodate one or more passengers seated or standing one behind the other and / or side by side.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • chaque côté des structures Secondaires (2) une ou plusieurs petites structures Tertiaires (3)(31)(32) servent à la fois de reposes pieds et de stabilisateur tout en assurant une meilleur flottabilité du dispositif nautique.
According to a particular embodiment:
  • each side of the Secondary structures (2) one or more small Tertiary structures (3) (3 1 ) (3 2 ) serve both as a footrest and as a stabilizer while ensuring better buoyancy of the nautical device.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • les différentes structures gonflables se terminent en forme de cônes ou en toutes autres formes permettant leurs terminaison.
According to a particular embodiment:
  • the various inflatable structures end in the form of cones or in any other form allowing their termination.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

  • des sangles ou tout autre système, peuvent être fixées à tous endroits utiles du dispositif nautique afin d'améliorés le maintient des pieds du ou des passagers.
    • According to a particular embodiment:
  • straps or any other system can be attached to any useful place on the nautical device in order to improve the support for the feet of the passenger (s).

    • Selon un mode de réalisation particulier :

    • les différentes structures sont solidarisées ensemble, soit par collage et/ou soudure et/ou couture, les structures gonflables peuvent avoir de(s) enveloppe(s) indépendante(s) pour augmenter la sécurité, pour l'aspect insubmersible, les structures gonflables secondaires (2) peuvent être solidarisées à la structure frontale (1) en s'insérant par une extrémité dans la structure frontale (1) avec des fixations par et/ou soudure et/ou couture et/ou collage.
    • La figure 1 représente le dispositif nautique en perspective
    • La figure 2 représente une variante le dispositif nautique en perspective.
    • La figure 3 représente une variante du dispositif nautique vue du dessus
    According to a particular embodiment:
    • the different structures are joined together, either by gluing and / or welding and / or sewing, the inflatable structures may have independent envelope (s) to increase safety, for the unsinkable aspect, the inflatable structures secondary (2) can be secured to the front structure (1) by inserting at one end into the front structure (1) with fixings by and / or welding and / or sewing and / or gluing.
    • Figure 1 shows the nautical device in perspective
    • Figure 2 shows a variant of the nautical device in perspective.
    • FIG. 3 represents a variant of the nautical device seen from above

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    1. Towable non-motorised nautical device whose front part lifts when towed and leaves the liquid element occasionally for the pursuit of a sensational aquatic leisure activity, essentially componed by :
      An inflatable structure (1), of elongated cylindrical form, uniquely forward facing, the principal direction perpendicular to the direction of movement.
      At least two inflatable parallel elongated secondary structures (2), interlocked to the internal side of the front structure by one extremity without being interlocked to the closed extremities of frontal structure, which emerge from the sides.
      At least one elongated inflatable or non-inflatable auxiliary structure (3) (31) (32), with a transverse section inferior to those of the secondary structures (2), linking the secondary structures (2) in a parallel manner in order to provide maximum buoyancy, the auxiliary structure(s) being able to be optionally juxtaposed together in groups to link the secondary structures. Those secondary structures (2) and auxiliary structures (3) (31) (32) are parallel and also parallel to the principal direction of move of the nautical device.
      A method for the passenger or passengers to hold on by (5).
      This nautical device is characterised by :
      The front structure (1), with a more or less elongated cylindrical form, and equipped on its lowers part, on the floatation line with a towing attachment (6), to facilitate frontal lifting of the nautical device when towed.
      The secondary structures (2) and the auxiliary structures (3) (31) (32) not being linked by a rear structure.
    2. Nautical device which, according to Claim 1, is characterised by secondary structures of cylindrical shape, interlinked in a perpendicular fashion to the principal direction of the front strucure (1) by inserting one of their extremities in the internal side of the frontal structure (1) with a fastener, in particular, by adhesive and/or by sewing.
    3. Nautical device which, according to Claims 1 or 2 is characterised by inflatable structures with (an) independent compartment(s) to increase safety regarding the question of submergibility.
    4. Nautical device which, according to Claim 1 is characterised by the front structure (1), appears approximately semicircular or delta-wing shaped, with closed extremities, the front structure (1) emerging approximately towards the rear and/or to the side.
    5. Nautical device which, according to the Claim 1 is characterised by a front structure (1) and would appear to be approximately semicircular or wing-shaped, comprising at least two straight segments linked together with the dosed extremities of the front structure (1), emerging approximately towards the rear and/or to the side.
    6. Nautical device which, according to the Claim 1, is characterised by towing attachments comprising at least two attachment points fixed to the front structure (1).
    7. Nautical device which, according to whatsoever of the previous claims, is characterised in that it comprises a supple lateral skirt (7) along each side, to link the sides of the front structure (1) to the auxiliary structure (31) (32) or to the most external lateral secondary ones (2).
    8. Nautical device which, according to any of the previous claim, is characterised in that the various different inflatable structures terminate in unlinked extremities with an approximately conical, semi-spherical or ovoid form or in any other shape which can terminate their extremities.
    9. Nautical device which, according to any of the previous claims, is characterised by, and moreover comprises, a method whereby the passenger or passengers can hold on, in particular, straps and/or foot chocks (11).
    10. Nautical device which, according to any of the previous claims, is characterised by, and comprises a method whereby the passenger or passengers can stand upright, lie down, sit or sit astride the secondary structures (5).
    11. Nautical device which, according to any one of the previous claims, is characterised in that it is comprised of at least two secondary structures (2) linked by at least one auxiliary structure (3), distinctively flat, with a method of directional control for the nautical device, in particular and typically, a cord (12), fixed to each side (13) of the front structure (1).
    12. Nautical device which, according to any one of the previous Claims 1 to 10, in that it comprises three secondary structures (2), the central secondary structure (2) being linked at one end and the other by a auxiliary inflatable or non-inflatable structure to the two auxiliary structures (3), on either side of the central secondary structure being joined between each other, the method for passengers to hold on by being situated principally on the secondary structures (5)
    13. Nautical device which, according to Claim 7 in that a supple lateral skirt (7) on either side of the nautical device is in triangular form, linking the sides of the front structure (1) to the auxiliary structures (31) (32).
    14. Nautical device which, according to Claims 1 to 13, is characterised by at least one auxiliary structure (3) (31) (32) consisting of supple and watertight materials, for example : rubber, PVC or Hypalon neoprene.
    15. Nautical device which, according to any one of Claims 1 to 14, is characterised in that the entire device consists of inflatable structures made from supple and watertight materials, for example : rubber, PVC, Hypalon neoprene.
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