Abstract: A water floatation device for supporting a person in a body of water, the device comprising: a base having an upper surface, a lower surface, a front end, and a back end; a seat located on the upper surface and having a raised back portion, a raised front portion, and a central sitting portion positioned between the raised back portion and the raised front portion; and an anti-tipping element located on the lower surface of the base; the base, seat, and anti-tipping elements being composed of a buoyant material.

Abstract: A load transfer plate is used in transferring loads from one lifting device to another. It comprises a plate having sufficient tensile strength to support a rated load. The plate has at least three connection points spaced around its perimeter for connecting the plate to a load or a lifting device.