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A stabilizing, turning and controlling side fin for a surfboard or the like increases the performance and maneuverability of the surfboard or the like. The side fin may be provided on the right, left or both sides of the surfboard near the rear or middle portions of the surfboard. The side fin inclu

A stabilizing, turning and controlling side fin for a surfboard or the like increases the performance and maneuverability of the surfboard or the like. The side fin may be provided on the right, left or both sides of the surfboard near the rear or middle portions of the surfboard. The side fin includes a deck portion forming a foot support and a roll over edge at the side thereof. The side fin is selectively submergible and provides a lift and thrust feel to the board when going through the water. In operation, when stepping on the deck portion of the side fin, or otherwise submerging a selected side fin, the board will turn in that direction. Stepping on the deck surface lightly will produce gradual turn and stepping on the deck surface heavily will produce a sharper turn. The side fin allows the board to essentially climb up on to the wave, giving the user the ability to maneuver and ride even small waves.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A selectively submergible side fin for attachment to a side of a personal watercraft, said side fin comprising:a deck portion adapted to extend from an upper surface of the watercraft;a coupling side for attaching said side fin to said watercraft; anda roll over edge adja

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A selectively submergible side fin for attachment to a side of a personal watercraft, said side fin comprising:a deck portion adapted to extend from an upper surface of the watercraft;a coupling side for attaching said side fin to said watercraft; anda roll over edge adjacent an outer end of said deck portion spaced from said coupling side, said roll over edge extending below a lower surface of said deck portion.