Abstract: A float with sun shade including an inflatable raftlike flotation device comprising a series of communicating compartments wherein an outermost compartment pair is extendedly formed into a sun shade support. A sun shade comprising a fixed portion and an adjustable portion is affixed to the sun shade support. In use, a human lying upon the raftlike flotation device is shielded in part from direct solar radiation by the fixed portion of the sun shade and furthermore additional shading may be achieved by an appropriate disposition of the adjustable portion.

Abstract: A floatable blanket formed of a water-proof outer layer and a plurality of intermediate layers inside the water-proof outer layer, the intermediate layers being made of foamed polyethylene and separated into two groups with an air chamber defined between, air vents being made through the bottom of the water-proof outer layer for allowing air to be induced into the air chamber, loops being aligned on the outside of the water-proof outer layer for allowing the blanket to be arranged into a ring for use as a life buoy.

Abstract: A floatation unit comprised of a generally rectangular air bag, and having an inflation hose and valve, is disclosed. Four grab loops project from the four corners of the air bag, two of the corners also including hooks for engaging a water craft's gunwale, the other two of the corners including cinch straps. A pair of the floatation units is used to stabilize a water craft by engaging the hooks of each to opposing gunwales of the craft, and tensioning their cinch straps beneath the craft. A pair of floatation units is also used to displace space with a water craft, thereby reducing its likelihood of sinking if swamped. For displacement, each of the pair of units is hooked to a thwart within the water craft, and their cinch straps are tensioned between them to suspend the units securely between the thwarts. A pair of the units may also support a seat panel between them, the seat panel having corner loops through which the cinch straps pass.

Abstract: A flotation exerciser especially though not exclusively adapted for use in the rehabilitation of patients who may be atrophied from long confinement to bed. The exerciser has an upstanding frame supporting a harness by suspension straps connected to the harness at upper and lower positions. The straps are freely slidable over strap supports on the frame whereby a user may move easily from a vertical position to either face-up or face-down, substantially prone positions by merely leaning his torso forwardly or backwardly.

Abstract: A life preserver child bed flotation assembly includes a base having an annular framework encompassing an open central region defined through the base and an annular flotation collar attached to the framework for providing flotation capability to the base, a shell-shaped seat for reclining a child being supported on the base by the annular framework thereof and substantially over the open central region therehrough, and and a life preserver vest for releasably securing the child within the seat. The seat has front, rear and side walls connected together at their respective opposite ends and a bottom wall connected with lower edges of the front, rear and side walls. The bottom wall has forward and rearward reversely inclined portions connected together to permit the reclining of the child within the seat. The front, rear and side walls have inner and outer portions spaced apart so as to define an internal cavity therebetween being filled with a foam-like material for providing flotation capability to the seat.

Abstract: An open cage for occupancy by a person, for recreational water activities. The person walks, runs, or otherwise maneuvers while inside, thus rotating the cage and propelling the same across the water. The open frame has floats attached to the exterior, the floats comprising toroidal, inflatable members, such as rubber, pneumatic inner tubes. Paddles comprising a cruciform arrangement of rigid sheets are attached to the open frame and project from inside each toroidal float. The paddles enhance engagement of the water, and the cruciform configuration enables the paddle to be effective regardless of the angle of travel across the water surface. The floats are strapped around cage frame members, there being an interior plate which anchors the straps and which clips to cage frame members. A friction tread disposed upon each plate affords a foot hold to a user. The cage frame assembles in peg and socket fashion.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting the human in water includes floats for resting on the water and a structure for supporting the human. A structure is affixed to the floats and the human can use his feet or fins attached to his feet for moving the apparatus in the water. The floats can be two elongated members spaced to either side of a space for accommodating humans or can be at least partially circular to partially surround the human.

Abstract: A water sled is arranged for towing behind a self-propelled boat such as a ski boat and the like. A plurality of spaced parallel buoyancy tubes include removable caps to provide for reception of ballast within each respective buoyancy tube to accommodate tilting of cargo positioned upon a support web mounted within a rectinilear buoyant framework tube structure secured upon the first and second buoyancy tubes.

Abstract: A recreational floatation device. The floatation device includes an inflatable main body having an elongated horizontal axis and a flattened configuration. When inflated, the device has a buoyancy in water sufficient to support a plurality of users. The main body preferably has at least two openings positioned along the elongated horizontal axis. A main body valve is secured on the main body. The device also preferably includes at least two inflatable bladders, which are encompassed by the main body, positioned along the elongated horizontal axis and adjacent to the main body openings. Each of the bladders has a bladder valve which is secured on the main body. The main body and bladders are inflatable through the main body and bladder valves, respectively.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a float (1) in the form of a body of revolution, a pair of arms (20) connected to the central portion of the float and extending symmetrically on either side of the float, and a pair of gripping members (31), each of which is accessible by a user (U1, U2) supported on one of said arms (20), whereby two users located opposite each other can impart a rocking movement to the apparatus about the axis of revolution (XX') of the float.

Abstract: A buoyant support for a human comprises a plurality of sections for the head, upper back, and buttocks, respectively. The sections are hingedly connected to each other so that the unit may be folded into a compact package. At least two of the sections are longitudinally adjustable to each other to facilitate fitting individuals of different size. The device preferably is fabricated of a plastic cellular material to achieve desired buoyancy in water, light weight and cost effectiveness.

Abstract: A floating device is arranged to provide for a stepped platform to permit accommodation of an animal trapped within a swimming pool environment, wherein the stepped platform includes a plurality of concentric rings, with an uppermost boss having a concave recess to accommodate an individual animal permitting the animal to escape the surrounding body of water. The invention is arranged to include a modified aspect to permit ballast structure to enhance stability within the water.

Abstract: A flotation system to support rehabilitation of patients in an aquatic environment. The system includes a restriction pad to limit the level of flexing associated with select aquatic exercises and pathologies. In addition, the system includes two symmetrically opposed outriggers connected to the upper float section for increase stability during use along with a strapping system on all sections to decrease movement on the device.The rehabilitation float system of the present invention permits patient access to aquatic based exercises even when the patient is handicapped or being rehabilitated from a significant and disabling trauma.

Abstract: A recreational floatation device. The floatation device includes an inflatable main body having an elongated horizontal axis and a flattened configuration. When inflated, the device has a buoyancy in water sufficient to support a plurality of users. The main body preferably has at least two openings positioned along the elongated horizontal axis. A main body valve is secured on the main body. The device also preferably includes at least two inflatable bladders, which are encompassed by the main body, positioned along the elongated horizontal axis and adjacent to the main body openings. Each of the bladders has a bladder valve which is secured on the main body. The main body and bladders are inflatable through the main body and bladder valves, respectively.

Abstract: An inflatable cushion including a watertight container adapted thereto, the container being provided with an eye for threading a carrying strap therethrough. The container includes an upper and a lower hollow part, each of which is open at the front face, and an intermediate piece whereby the container is provided with separated upper and lower cavities. The upper and lower parts are attachable directly to one another without said intermediate piece to form a cavity of about double size. The cushion is adjusted in its dimensions to the container so that it will fit into one of the separated cavities only when in a non-inflated condition. The watertightness of each one of the cavities is maintained when the other part (forming the respective other cavity) is separated from the intermediate piece.

Abstract: The invention concerns a new concept for the transportation of injured or stranded people and a new rescue capsule suitable for this purpose. The process involves the following stages. A capsule which can be closed on all sides, and which has an inflatable floor designed to form at least one bearing surface or litter for an injured person, and a roof and walls is first erected. One or more injured persons are placed in the capsule and installed in the litters. The injured person is secured in the capsule and then the capsule is carried away, together with the injured person, using a suspension fixture attached to the capsule.

Abstract: A riding apparatus has an inflatable member, a cover and a cushion. The inflatable member has a cavity that has a top end and a bottom end. The cover has a bottom wall and side walls that form an enclosure for receiving the inflatable member. The cushion is located on the bottom wall so as to extend across the bottom end of the inflatable member cavity. A rider sitting in the cavity of the riding apparatus sits or kneels on the cushion. The cushion is secured inside of the cover by clamping the edge portions of the cushion between the inflatable member and the cover.

Abstract: A flotation apparatus utilities a pair of boat fenders to rapidly make a general purpose flotation raft. A pair of boat fenders is utilized with a pair of rigid members each wrapped with flotation material and which are removably attachable to the boat fenders with cords extending from the boat fenders to hold the boat fenders in a spaced relationship to each other. A flexible cloth has a pair of side sleeves attached over the rigid members and is removably attached around each boat fender to form a platform for the flotation device. Each of the pair of rigid members has an aperture in each end thereof for receiving the flexible cord extending from the boat fender therethrough for removably attaching the rigid member at each end to one of the boat fenders and the flexible cloth may have a pair of end portions having a plurality of apertures therethrough so that a flexible cord can attach each end portion around one boat fender.

Abstract: An easy to carry raft of two sections that is folded along a longitudinal, vertical center plane for transporting and storage. A keel is made of either a length of flat, flexible plastic, an elongate, flexible nylon strap secured along the hull of the raft, or a length of PVC pipe with transversely extended pipe sections forming strengthening ribs. The strap acts as a hinge when the raft is folded. Cross pipes through the raft sections provide structural rigidity for the raft embodiments having a flexible keel. These cross pipes are removed when the raft is folded for transport and storage. Railings on the deck made of PVC pipe sections or bent aluminum tubing are common to all embodiments, and connect with the PVC pipe ribs in the embodiment having a PVC pipe keel. The raft may be made from a wide choice of foam materials, and in different colors. A solid raft embodiment is disclosed, including railings and cross pipes for further strength.

Abstract: A mono-air-cell body made of a flexible elastic material and having a hollow interior and no less than one connecting tube for connecting different mono-air-cell bodies together one after another, for making up a shock-absorbing cushion. Each mono-air-cell body can have any shape in its top plan view. Each connecting tube can be a male one having at least one round circumferential groove or a female one having at least one round circumferential ridge so that the male and the female connecting tubes can be joined together, thereby connecting two mono-air-cell bodies together. The shock-absorbing cushion can be composed to have a shape of a band, a plane, a sphere or any three-dimensional shape.

Abstract: A recreational floatational device is provided. A horizontally disposed support base has at least one floatation cell. At least one side wall of a shade member extends upwardly from the support base. The shade member further includes a horizontally disposed covering member supported by the at least one side wall. The support base and the shade member have at least one common inflatable air cell, such that full inflation of the air cell forces the side wall and the covering member to assume semirigid positions relative to the base for shading the base. The base has a support surface and perimeter walls extending above the support surface so that the base may retain water on the support surface between the perimeter walls. A water nozzle is further included and held by the covering member in a downwardly facing attitude. A flexible hose is positioned within the at least one air cell, and a hose coupling is positioned on the base.

Abstract: A floatable wave subduing blanket made from cellular low density polyethylene in a rectangular shape having a plurality of cylindrical inflatable floats detachably fastened to the four sides thereof. The cylindrical inflatable floats subdue water waves as the blanket floats on the water for carrying a person.

Abstract: A convertible recreational raft that can be used on a pool or lake, comprising a floating raft defining a relatively large central opening to surround the users. By itself the buoyant raft provides recreational opportunities. A mesh material may be stretched over and releasably fastened to the top of the raft to form a closed interior whereby the only entry is from the water by way of the opening in the raft, so that insects are precluded from reaching the users; the raft also provides privacy and protection from cool breezes for users in the closed interior. A rigid panel, the top of which provides a raised deck for sunbathing or diving may also be releasably fastened to the top of the raft. This configuration also results in a closed interior below the panel and within the raft inner perimeter that provides privacy and protection from cool breezes for users.

Abstract: A swimming aid including a lower torso buoyancy device to be worn by the user which will impart buoyancy to the lower torso of the user. The lower torso buoyancy device is attached to and part of a rigid frame which is held onto the back of the user particularly at the lower torso and at the shoulders to enable the lower torso to be lifted and oriented to place the user in a good position for swimming.

Abstract: A floating hammock for a user to rest thereupon on the water of a swimming pool. The floating hammock comprises a sling for the user to lie his/her body thereupon; a headrest for the user to rest his/her head thereupon; a footrest for the user to rest his/her feet thereupon; and a pair of armrests for the user to rest his/her arms and hands thereupon. The headrest, the footrest, and the armrest are either inflatable or made of foam such that the floating hammock is capable of floating above the water. The user resting upon the floating hammock can immerse himself/herself further into the water by adjusting either the length of the armrests or that of the sling.

Abstract: A buoyancy device for individuals engaged in water related activities is disclosed, with the buoyancy device having features useful for individuals engaged in water based exercises such as water based aerobics. The device has a configuration which is that of a somewhat bloated trapezoid symmetrical about its axes.

Abstract: A buoyant aquatic recliner device (10) comprised of a plurality of body supporting sections (11,12,13) flexibly interconnected and adapted to support a person reclined thereon. One body supporting section (11) supports the torso of the reclined person, a second section (12) supports the thighs and a third section (13) supports the lower legs. Each body supporting section comprises a pair of linear side members (21-26) of substantially equal length interconnected by pliant spacer members (30) which maintain the paired side members substantially parallel and in symmetrical relation about the longitudinal axis of the device. At least one flotation member (60) is affixed to each side member of the body supporting sections and is adjustably positioning thereon along the length of the side member to adjust the relative angles of inclination of adjoining body supporting sections to achieve a preferred body position.

Abstract: A device for use by a human in a body of water comprising a support structure having a buoyancy in water sufficient to support a human on the body of water. A water squirter is carried by the support structure and has piping means adapted to be disposed in the body of water in a region in the vicinity of the support structure. The water squirter includes a member adapted to be engaged by the human for operation of the same. The water squirter is positioned on the support structure so that the water squirter can be engaged and operated by the human while the human is being supported on the body of water by the support structure so that squirts of water can be directed from the water squirter at a location which is above the surface of the water.

Abstract: Buoyant support for outdoor gear such as fishing, hunting, or archery equipment, the support in one aspect having a body member with one or more compartments for receiving and holding equipment and with one or more pairs of wheels attached to the body member to facilitate transportability; and sized, in one aspect to be suitable as a personal floatation device; in one aspect the support includes a box removably mounted on or in the body member, the box with or without a lid suitable for holding outdoor gear.

Abstract: Cushions, mattresses and water float articles for body comfort, water safety and recreational use. The articles of the present invention include a light weight core structure fabricated of at least two stacked layers of two-ply laminated sheet plastic material encapsulating between the plys of each layer a multiplicity of uniformly arranged, separated and sealed air bubbles. The core structure is encased and sealed in a water impermeable cover of flexible sheet plastic material with the cover material maintaining the shape of the article.

Abstract: An exercise float platform is formed of specifically dimensioned buoyant sections connected by flexing hinges to permit a user to perform an exercise routine in an aquatic environment. The buoyancy of the individual sections can be selectively adjusted depending on the weight distribution of the individual, or the exercise routine intensity. The exercise float permits the user to perform exercise routines in the water focused on the back, hips and stomach muscle groups along with allowing flexible upper and lower body workouts while either sitting below the water level or reclined above the water level. Separate elastic straps are applied to increase the level of resistance during exercise.

Abstract: A riding apparatus has a cover and plural inflatable tubes for towing several riders at once. The tubes are toroidally shaped and can be of the type used in vehicle tires. The cover has elongated, flexible top and bottom members coupled together at the sides. Plural cavities are formed between the top and bottom members. Each cavity matingly receives a tube. Each cavity communicates with the adjacent cavities so that each tube contacts the adjacent tubes at tangent points. The tangential points of contact between the tubes and the flexible top and bottom members coupling the tubes together allow each tube to pitch up and down with respect to the adjacent tubes. A towing harness is attached to the cover.

Abstract: A floation device includes a molded outer shell defining a hollow interior. The hollow interior is filled with recycled plastic bottles of the type used conventionally for soft drink containers which are molded from a plastic material and include a generally cylindrical body and a neck at one end of the body which is closed by a cap. The outer container is shaped with wall portions having a curvature equal to the outside curvature of the bottles and indentations for receiving the necks of the bottles which are aligned neck to neck in rows. The recycled bottles provide a filling for the rotational molded shell which prevent loss of buoyancy if the shell is perforated and prevent expansion and contraction problems due to temperature changes.

Abstract: A bodyboard is provided with a pair of elongate side-rail grip contours formed in the top surface of the board for providing an improved handhold along the side edge of the bodyboard. The grip contour includes a ridge extending from the nose end of the board approximately one-third to four-fifths the length of the bodyboard. Immediately adjacent the ridge is an elongate depression or channel which extends into or below the top riding surface of the bodyboard. The depression is sized to accommodate the thumb of a hand gripping the side edge of the board with the thumb resting comfortably within the channel touching the inner and outer faces of the channel. The grip contour extends from the side edge of the board inwardly toward the center line of the board a distance of between about 2.3-inches to 3.3-inches.

Abstract: An improved paddle assembly and flotation device for use by a swimmer to assist in propelling the swimmer through the water. The paddle assembly is of the type which has a central float and a pair of paddles supported by a rod extending outwardly from the float. The improvement of the present invention comprises a hollow, rigid thermoplastic ball having two openings and a hollow tube passed through the two openings and affixed to the openings in a watertight manner. Then, a rigid tube extends through the hollow tube, and the rigid tube extends outwardly and is affixed to a pair of paddles at each end of the rigid tube. Preferably, there are two or more handles affixed between the thermoplastic ball and the paddles.

Abstract: A separable blade assembly for a rubber raft, which can be easily disassembled and conveniently carried, including two blade members, two rod members, and a bolt member. The two blade members can be associated to form a blade assembly and the two rod members can be inserted through central holes of the blade members and connected by the bolt member for driving the blade assembly. When mounted on a rubber raft, one can step on two pedals of the rod members to consequently rotate the blade assembly and move the raft forward.

Abstract: A method for producing mild, symmetrical (or asymmetrical) traction on lumbar invertebral discs and sacroiliac joints. A patient is supported in water in a spa for approximately 30 minutes by means of an annular floatation device engaging undersides of the patient's arms a predetermined distance from the patient's armpits, the spa being sufficiently deep that the patient's feet cannot touch the bottom. A submerged, symmetrical weight belt is supported on the patient's hips, the buoyant weight of the belt being in the range from approximately 10-20 pounds. The temperature of water in the spa is maintained in the range from approximately 88-94 degrees F. Preferably, the patient remains relatively motionless in the spa for a warm up/relaxation period of approximately 5-10 minutes, followed by a sequence of slow extension and flexion exercise of the patient's back, following by a plurality of side bends.

Abstract: An aquatic physical therapy device which enables the user to manually assist the movement of the user's legs. Alternatively, the hands of the user can be restrained in order that the legs of the user can be intensively exercised. The aquatic physical therapy device of the present invention comprises a buoyant member having an opening provided therein and a plurality of strap guide members provided around a lower peripheral surface thereof. A removable body support member is provided within the opening of the buoyant member and attached thereto. A strap having a leg grasping member provided at a lower portion thereof passes through strap guide members such that the upper portion of the straps are available for manual manipulation. Hand movement restraining means are additionally provided on the outer peripheral surface of the buoyant member. By pulling and releasing the straps, the user can assist in the movement of the user's legs while in the water.

Abstract: An exercise float platform is formed of specifically dimensioned buoyant sections connected by flexing hinges to permit a user to perform an exercise routine in an aquatic environment. The buoyancy of the individual sections can be selectively adjusted depending on the weight distribution of the individual, or the exercise routine intensity. The exercise float permits the user to perform exercise routines in the water focused on the back, hips and stomach muscle groups along with allowing flexible upper and lower body workouts while either sitting below the water level or reclined above the water level.

Abstract: A recreational raft apparatus which comprises an inflatable, floatable body portion, and at least one closable pocket in association with the body portion of the raft. The raft may further comprise an inflatable pillow which is attached to the body portion, as well as handles attached to the body portion of the raft for carrying the raft. A towel may be attached to the top side of the raft by clips.

Abstract: A flotation apparatus such as an inflatable tube is designed for a wide sluice waterslide. A coupling for the tube has a prong on the bow of the tube, which is V-shaped, the prong extending forward along a handle portion and downward to a distal locking knob with radial fins. A positioning plate reinforces the coupling between the prong and a mounting plate on the tube. A coupling ring is attached to the mounting plate or the positioning plate, laterally of the prong, and a second coupling ring is provided at the stern of the tube, such that the tube can be coupled to other such tubes in single file or face to face arrays. The fins of the prong and the inside diameter of the rings are complementarily conical in the insertion and removal directions. A wide sluice waterslide to be traversed by the tubes as joined in lines or arrays has a generally downhill contour along a sinuous path.

Abstract: The present invention provides cushions comprising sheets connected together to define at least one compartment, which is filled with a plurality of gas-filled containers such as used or discarded plastic beverage bottles. The present invention also provides bag-like, multi-compartmented containers or advertising means for producing the cushions. The cushions can be adapted for use as a sunning mat, raft, surfing device, sleeping bag base, pool cover, pool lane marker, road crash barrier, storage and moving mat, temporary shelter or tent, and the like.

Abstract: An actuating device for small inflatable rafts or articles comprising a jaw clip for securing the device to the article, the clip having a top plate with solar cells mounted on the jaw clip upper rim, and a housing mounted to the jaw clip bottom.The solar cell plate produces electric currents via sunshine, and a rechargeable battery in the housing is charged with electricity. The battery serves as a power source for an air pump in the housing to generate air pressure to inflate a raft or other article. The battery also serves as the power source for a motor in the housing which drives propellers on its output shaft thereby providing a means to propel the inflated raft or article in the water.

Abstract: A deep water exercise belt, which supports the user in deep water in an upright, running position so as to allow vigorous exercise without placing body weight on the legs, involves a waist encircling belt of flexible buoyant material of uniform thickness which is shaped to provide greater flotation at the back of the user. Shaping includes an increased width of the belt on the back while forming the bottom of the belt to avoid hip motion of the user. The belt may be constructed of a chemically cross-linked polyethylene having an extremely fine closed-cell structure. The interior surface of the belt is smoothed so as to provide a suction effect against the body, while the exterior surface may be roughly textured to provide additional resistance to movement through water. A separate band of elasticized material is intertwined through the buoyant belt so as to buckle at the front of the user and hold the exercise belt in close contact with the waist.

Abstract: An exercise device comprising a flotation jacket worn by an exerciser in water which enables the exerciser to float in an upright position while exercising and without contact with the bottom or sides of the enclosure holding the water. The jacket is fabricated from a fabric with pockets sewn in the fabric for insertion of segments of flotation material. The size and location of the segments result in equal buoyant forces at the front and back and at the sides of the exerciser to assure that the exerciser remains upright while floating in water. The fabric is such that the friction between the flotation jacket and the exerciser is increased when the fabric is emersed in water thereby preventing the jacket from riding up under the armpits of the exerciser. The flotation jacket can be fabricated easily and at low cost by using standard materials and production techniques without the need for expensive molding equipment.

Abstract: A garment for use in water recreation in the form of a unitary flat member generally of a figure-8 construction having a front portion and a back portion, the portions being connected by a narrow crotch portion, the member being of soft, flexible and floatable material, such as closed cell foam plastic, and fasteners affixed to the front and back portions, the member being wearable by a user in which the crotch portion is positioned between the legs of the user and with the front portion in contact with the user's abdomen and the back portion in contract with the user's buttocks and lower back so that the garment floats the user in a generally upright or seated position.

Abstract: A flotation platform is set forth comprising a first chamber of a first width underlying a superimposed upper chamber of a second width substantially twice the width of the lower chamber to enable selective inflation of the upper chamber to accommodate and effect comfort to a user while enabling inflation of the lower chamber to an elevated pressure to maintain stability of the platform. The platform further includes a perimeter cord integrally secured at the junction of the upper and lower chambers and positioned within an arcuate recess coextensive with the cord wherein the cord is of a cross-sectional area greater than the wall thickness of either lower or upper chamber. The cord anchors a series of forward handles at a forward wall of the platform and a series of lower handles at a lower series of platform to rigidly secure the handles to the cord and the platform. Each handle is provided with a spring-biased clip to enable a user to rapidly secure a tether line to the clip in lieu of the handle.

Abstract: An inflatable device comprised of one or more inflatable chambers in a configuration suitable for supporting a person thereon. Remote control means 18,20 are included for accomplishing a cyclic inflation and deflation of at least one of the inflatable chambers in a manner to impart an oscillatory, vibratory or acceleratory motion to the device for the amusement of the person supported thereon or the controls operator.

Abstract: A non-inflatable buoyancy aid is described comprising an annular structure of closed cell plastic foam which is held in position about a wearer's arms and legs through positive displacement and material friction. The buoyancy aid maintains the wearer in either a horizontal or vertical position at water level, depending upon the positioning of the aid about the limbs.

Abstract: Aquatic recreational apparatus providing in an integral structure a kick board and manually operable means for directing a stream of water toward a desired target is described. The apparatus in its preferred embodiment takes the form of a smooth, contoured kick board having dual, laterally spaced handles and integral therewith trigger means for manually operating corresponding pumps. A pair of first fluid conduits extends from dual, laterally spaced inlets located in a rearward region of the kick board to first sides of the pumps, and a pair of second fluid conduits extends therefrom forwardly to laterally spaced nozzles in the extreme forward region of the kick board. The laterally spaced handles provide a secure grip to the user whose upper body is supported by the kick board, while the user maneuvers the kick board by pedal action into a position suitable for directing a stream of water from the body of water in which the kick board is being used toward a desired target remote from the apparatus.