Abstract: The guard includes a left side extension operably connected to a left segment, the left segment operably connected to a left corner, the left corner operably connected to a middle segment, the middle segment operably connected to a right corner, the right corner operably connected to a right segment, the right segment operably connected to a right extension, wherein each of the left segment, the middle segment and the right segment comprise at least one support maintaining a distance of each of the left segment, the middle segment and the right segment from a supporting surface, and wherein the left segment, the middle segment and the right segment are configured to form a first opening, the first opening so dimensioned and configured as to accept insertion of a first container.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a guard. The guard includes a left side extension operably connected to a left segment, the left segment operably connected to a left corner, the left corner operably connected to a middle segment, the middle segment operably connected to a right corner, the right corner operably connected to a right segment, the right segment operably connected to a right extension, wherein each of the left segment, the middle segment and the right segment comprise at least one support maintaining a distance of each of the left segment, the middle segment and the right segment from a supporting surface, and wherein the left segment, the middle segment and the right segment are configured to form a first opening, the first opening so dimensioned and configured as to accept insertion of a first container.

Abstract: A water sports board having enhanced flexibility includes an elongated core body having a nose end and a tail end, and top and bottom surfaces defining a curved shape of the water sports board; and an elongated planar stringer disposed on a longitudinal centerline of the core body. The elongated planar stringer has a front end and a rear end, two side surfaces, and top and bottom edges curved to a longitudinal profile of the water sports board, and includes multiple slots on the side surfaces disposed between the front and rear ends of the stringer. The flex pattern of the water sports board can be controlled by selecting desired number, size, shape, and location of the slots of the stringer. The water sports board has an increased rocker and enhanced shock dampening property when exposed to the force of water waves.