Foot propelled water vehicle

Claim 1

A foot propelled water vehicle comprising: a hard-shelled body having a generally flat bottom, a generally circular periphery and curved sides, an upper surface curving from said sides inwardly to form a central V-shaped seating cavity, the space between said bottom and said upper surface defining the body interior, at least a portion of which is hollow, said seating cavity being integrally formed with said body and defining a continuous surface having downwardly inclined front and rear portions, said front portion being inclined at an angle less with respect to the horizontal than said rear portion, said cavity being sized and positioned to accommodate a seated individual therein with the individual's feet extending over the side of said body adjacent said front portion with the individual's weight substantially centered along the vehicle's central, vertical axis, and at least one opening provided on the periphery of said upper surface communicating with said hollow portion of said interior and being covered by an openable hatch cover permitting selective access to said interior.