# US 2017/0283022 A1 · Paddle Sail > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0283022 A1 - Document ID: US20170283022A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/086,066 - Filed: 2016-03-31 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2016-03-31 - Inventors: Sharon A. Seibert - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170283022A1 ## CPC - B63H 9/067: Sails characterised by their construction or manufacturing process - B63H 9/06: Types of sail; Constructional features of sails; Arrangements thereof on vessels - B63H 9/08: Connections of sails to masts, spars, or the like - B63H 8/20: Rigging arrangements involving masts, e.g. for windsurfing - B63H: MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING (propulsion of air-cushion vehicles B60V1/14; specially adapted for submarines, other than nuclear propulsion, B63G; specially adapted for torpedoes F42B19/00) ## Abstract A portable sail for use with a paddle and paddle board, where one edge of the sail has a fastening portion that is reversibly affixed along the length of the paddle, while the opposite end of the sail is held by the user via a cord or handle. With paddle held upright on the surface of the paddle board with one hand, and controlling the end of the sail with the other hand, a user can capture the wind and propel the paddle board through the water. The rate of propulsion can be adjusted by partially wrapping the sail around the paddle to reduce the sail area exposed to the wind. Furthermore, the sail can be entirely wrapped around the paddle so the paddle can be used to manually propel the paddle board in the traditional manner. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A portable sail for use with a paddle, comprising: a vertical side configured for attachment to a paddle via a fastening portion; an upper side opposite a lower side, the upper side and lower side intersecting at a vertex; a grommet positioned at the vertex; a fastening strap affixed to the grommet; a control cord having a proximal end attached to the grommet and a distal end attached to a control handle; wherein the fastening portion comprises a strip of hook material and a corresponding strip of loop material, the strip of loop material and strip of hook material being parallel to one another, separated by an offset distance, and on opposite sides of the sail; and wherein the sail is attached to a paddle by wrapping the fastening portion around the circumference of the paddle and bringing the strip of loop material in contact with the strip of hook material to form a reversible bond. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The sail of claim 1 further comprising a transparent area within the sail through which a user can substantially view objects behind the sail. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The sail of claim 1 wherein the sail can be completely wrapped around the paddle and secured in that position via the fastening strap, such that the paddle can be held by a user and used in a normal manner. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The sail of claim 1 further comprising: a swivel rivet positioned adjacent to the fastening portion; a batten configured to provide rigidity to the sail, the batten having a first end that is affixed to the swivel rivet and a second end that is free to rotate, wherein the batten can be moved from a vertical stowed position to a working position that is at an angle from the vertical stowed position; and a batten pocket or fastener configured to receive and secure the batten in the working position. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The sail of claim 4 wherein the batten is made of fiberglass. ### Claim 6 A portable sail for use with a paddle, comprising: a vertical side configured for attachment to a paddle via a fastening portion; an upper side opposite a lower side, the upper side and lower side intersecting at a vertex; a control cord attached to the vertex; wherein the fastening portion comprises a first fastening component and a corresponding second fastening component, the first and second fastening components being parallel to one another and separated by an offset distance; and wherein the sail is attached to a paddle by wrapping the fastening portion around the circumference of the paddle and bringing the strip of loop material in contact with the strip of hook material to form a reversible bond. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The sail of claim 6 further comprising a transparent area within the sail through which a user can substantially view objects behind the sail. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The sail of claim 6 further comprising a grommet or fastener through which a cord may be affixed. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The sail of claim 8 further comprising a fastening strap affixed to the grommet, wherein the sail can be completely wrapped around the paddle and secured in that position via the fastening strap, such that the paddle can be held by a user and used in a normal manner. ### Claim 10 (depends on 6) The sail of claim 6, wherein the first fastening component and second fastening components are the mating portions of a hook and loop fastener. ### Claim 11 (depends on 6) The sail of claim 6, wherein the first fastening component and second fastening components are the mating portions of a zipper. ### Claim 12 (depends on 6) The sail of claim 6, wherein the first fastening component and second fastening components are the mating portions of a series of snap fasteners. ### Claim 13 (depends on 6) The sail of claim 6 further comprising: a swivel rivet positioned adjacent to the fastening portion; a batten configured to provide rigidity to the sail, the batten having a first end that is affixed to the swivel rivet and a second end that is free to rotate, wherein the batten can be moved from a vertical stowed position to a working position that is at an angle from the vertical stowed position; and a batten pocket or fastener configured to receive and secure the batten in the working position. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The sail of claim 13 wherein the batten is made of fiberglass. ### Claim 15 A portable sail for use with a paddle and a paddle board, where: one edge of the sail is reversibly affixable to the paddle while an opposing end of the sail is connected to a cord or handle that a user can control to propel the paddle board using wind; the paddle rests upon the surface of the paddle board in a substantially vertical position; the sail can be partially wrapped around the paddle to reduce the sail area exposed to the wind; and the sail can be entirely wrapped around the paddle so the paddle can be exclusively employed to manually propel the paddle board.