A sailboard is a sailing craft in which the mast is attached to the hull of the vessel by means of a universal joint. Because a universal joint is used, the mast is free to rotate freely about the point of attachment, and the user holds the entire mast, boom and sail assembly while standing on the board. The present invention relates to a cargo carrier for the sailboards of the kind described. The carrier of the present invention enables the user of the sailboard to transport cargo while affording minimal interference with the effective operation of the craft.
In the past, the amount of cargo that could be carried aboard a sailboard was limited to that which could be safely carried on the person of the user. As a practical matter, very little could be so carried aboard the sailboard and, more importantly, alternative means of propulsion, such as paddles, could not be carried. Because of this limitation, the user of the sailboard was compelled to remain in the immediate vicinity of his point of embarkation for fear of losing wind and could not picnic or dine at some distant point of destination because he could not carry sufficient food or dry clothes for these purposes. Overnight camping with a sailboard was also effectively prevented by the inability of the user to carry camping gear. In effect, at the end of the day, the user was forced to return to the point of departure. These severe restrictions on the use of the board are obviated through the use of the present invention. Other advantages, benefits and uses of the present invention will be apparent through the description that follows herein.