Sailboard utilizing a dual-hook/loop connector

Abstract

A sailboard utilizing a dual-hook/loop connector is provided for attaching a sail 35 to a sailboard. The sailboard includes a hull, a base unit attached to the hull, a boom attached to the base unit, a sail 35 having a first side 40 and a second side 45 opposed the first side 40, with an edge 50 therebetween, and further having at least a first means for receiving 55 attached to the first side 40 and a second means for receiving 60 attached to the second side 45 opposed the first means for receiving 55, and a device for attaching the sail 35 to the hull, base unit, or boom including at least a first hook 115 and a second hook 120 opposed the first hook 115, where the first hook 115 and the second hook 120 are operable to engage the first means for receiving 55 and the second means for receiving 60, respectively, and further including a mechanism operable to engage a line from the hull, base unit, or boom.

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