Abstract: A thermoelectric system (10) includes a thermoelectric module (12) and volume defining manifolds (14) attached to opposed faces of the module (12). Fluid pumps (44) circulate fluid from remote heat exchangers (46) and through the manifolds (14). The module (12) provides opposing hot and cold faces with respective manifolds (14) attached thereto. The cold faces and manifolds (14) are connected to a first fluid pump (44) and heat exchanger (46), and the hot faces and manifolds (14) are connected to a second fluid pump (44) and heat exchanger (46). The manifolds (14) include an outer wall spaced from the module (12) and side walls abutting the respective faces thereby defining an open face wherein the side walls and outer wall and outer face define a volume for receiving fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sailboard boom front end fitting and a sailboard boom equipped with the subject front end fitting, which fitting comprises a central flexible member flanked by a pair of shoulders, a recess defined by the central member and shoulders and having a front facing gap, the front facing gap being openable by leverage exerted by the boom arms to enable the fitting to be presented sideways to a mast and being closable by leverage exerted by the boom arms so that the front end fitting firmly grips the mast.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sailboard boom which comprises first and second elongated members which are connected to one another adjacent their respective ends, wherein each elongated member comprises a portion having a vertical component relative to the general plane of the boom.