WATER BIKE Russian patent published in 2008 - IPC B63B35/73 

FIELD: small-sized transport watercraft; water recreation, tourism, sport matches, stream crossing and training purposes.

SUBSTANCE: proposed water bike has floating body and load-bearing members made in form of front hydrofoil connected with rudder secured on body and rear hydrofoil. Water bike is additionally provided with bladed propulsor made in form of monoflipper mounted behind rear hydrofoil and articulated with it by its leading edge for relative turn. Water bike is also provided with pedal drive including right-hand and left-hand levers mounted on common axle; these levers are articulated with rods connected in their turn with bladed propulsor; rear hydrofoil is immovably secured relative to body.

EFFECT: increased speed and enhanced maneuverability of water bike.

4 cl, 4 dwg