THE TRI-PADDLE (TRI)! A FAST, VERSATILE, TOURING PADDLE CRAFT WHICH HAS A SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRI-PADDLE COCKPIT WITH INTEGRATED TWO-PART SPRAY PROTECTOR SYSTEM, A PORTABLE CRAFT-PACK SYSTEM, AND AN ON-BOARD SLEEPER SYSTEM!

摘要

of a semi-automatic cockpit hatch, an integrated two-piece spray protectorsystem, and a track-mounted, moveable, rotating, and detachable seat. Th invention's reversed-bow forepeak cabin andadjoining level activity deck enable the inventions tri-paddle cockpit withwhich the paddlertransforms the craft-on-the-fly-i accordance with changing weather and sea conditions, waterand air temperature states, and excursion objectives, from a sit-inside paddlecraft into a sit-on-topor a stand-up-and-paddle craft, and back agai.This is directed to systems, processes, machines, and other means thataddresses specific efficiencyand safety issues of sit-inside touring kayaks and the deployment of a tri-paddle cockpit comprisedtrack-mounted, moveable, rotating, and detachable seat. The invention'sreversed-bow forepeak cabin andadjoining level activity deck enable the inventions tri-paddle cockpit withwhich the paddlertransforms the craft-on-the-fly-in accordance with changing weather and seaconditions, waterand air temperature states, and excursion objectives, from a sit-inside paddlecraft into a sit-on-topor a stand-up-and-paddle craft, and back again.The tri-paddle's full-water-line, unsinkable hull is purpose-bui the wavepiercing bow eliminatesthe drag associated with the kayak bow wave, the asymmetrical, semi-displacement catamaran mid-section enhances tracking and stability, and the flat stern with hard chineresults in sharp, efficient,rudder-guided steering. Together they produce a faster and a more efficientcraft reducing time-to-destination; which in marine terms equats to greater safety.mid-section enhances tracking and stability, and the flat stern with hardchine results in sharp, efficient,rudder-guided steering. Together they produce a faster and a more efficientcraft reducingtime-to-destination; which in marine terms equates to greater safety.waterproof shelter with fitted sleeping pad which integrates directly with thecraft, can be set up in amatter of minutes.The tri-paddle's transportable, craft-pack system eliminatesthe inefficient, item-by-item method ofloading the hull compartments of touring kayaks, reduces the heavy liftingassociated with moving aloaded touring craft to and from the water's edge, and positions the solarmodules to optimizeenergy production and facilitate off-grid exploration. The craft's on-decksleeper system, a secure,The tri-paddle's three-in-one paddling versatility will resolve the dilemmafaced by individualpaddlers torn between which paddle craft to buy; a sit-inside, a sit-on-top,or a stand-up-and-paddlecraft, and rental paddle craft operators, looking to satisfy the diverse needsand wants of theirclientele, will need to buy a lesser number of crafts.