Abstract: A portable stage, transportable in a stacked configuration on a conventional truck trailer, has two modular units manually or vehicularly positionable side-by-side to define the platform of the stage. The platform of one unit is laterally and angularly relocatable relative to the supporting frame to position it contactingly adjacent the platform of the other unit. A plurality of carts, nestable as pairs intermediate the stacked units during transport, are deployed to convey the equipment used on the stage from a source or depot to the assembled stage and return. A pair of ramps serve multiple functions of loading and unloading the units and the carts and are configured to be anchored to different load bearing receiving elements. A specifically configured detachably attached yoke permits turning of pivotally mounted paired wheel trucks while positioning a unit to assemble or disassemble the stage.

Abstract: An assembly is provided which includes a generally upright, substantially rigid pole having upper and lower ends. A weight is connected to the lower end of the pole. A float surrounding the pole intermediate the ends of the latter is connected to the pole by a universal coupling which permits the float to move with wave action while the pole remains substantially stationary. The upper end of the pole may carry a sunshade or game apparatus.