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This embodiment relates generally to the Footrest system (200) to brace a rower under rowing stress when rowing a watercraft (32), which allows an operator (316) to row watercraft (32) in a safe, ergonomic, efficient, comfortable, and convenient manner. The footrest (200), enables the counteraction

This embodiment relates generally to the Footrest system (200) to brace a rower under rowing stress when rowing a watercraft (32), which allows an operator (316) to row watercraft (32) in a safe, ergonomic, efficient, comfortable, and convenient manner. The footrest (200), enables the counteraction of oaring forces imparted by rower, while allowing footrest system (200) to meaningfully adjustable in several independent axis and angle relative to operator (316) location in watercraft (32). An inner guide system (204) can trap foot board (210) in a secured fore and aft position, or allow it to slidably travel within watercraft (32). An outer guide system (202) can trap foot board (210) in a desired angle. The footrest system (200) also allows the movement and trapping of foot board (210) in a flat position and in a negative angle and backward position so it can be a meaningful and comfortable leg rest.

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1. An apparatus configured to be used in conjunction with a footrest, the apparatus comprising: a first fitting unit comprising a first connector and a second connector, the first connector and the second connector being spaced between 75 and 105 degrees apart, the first connector being coupled with

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An apparatus configured to be used in conjunction with a footrest, the apparatus comprising: a first fitting unit comprising a first connector and a second connector, the first connector and the second connector being spaced between 75 and 105 degrees apart, the first connector being coupled with a first support member for connecting the apparatus to a first support unit, the second connector being coupled to a second fitting unit;the second fitting unit comprising a third connector and a fourth connector, the third connector and the fourth connector being spaced between 75 and 105 degrees apart, the third connector being coupled to the second connector of the first fitting unit, the fourth connector being coupled to a third fitting unit; andthe third fitting unit comprising a fifth connector and a sixth connector, the fifth connector and the sixth connector being spaced between 75 and 105 degrees apart, the fifth connector being coupled to fourth connector of the second fitting unit, the sixth connector being configured to be connected to a sliding member, wherein the sliding member comprises a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the third fitting unit, whereby a distance between the second end of the sliding member and the third fitting unit is selectively adjustable so that the second end of the sliding member travels in a straight line substantially parallel and substantially equidistant to a predetermined line substantially normal and transverse to a longitudinal axis of the first support member, whereby a longitudinal axis of the sliding member remains substantially normal to the straight line when the second end of the sliding member travels along the straight line, whereby the second end of the sliding member travels at least towards and away from the first support member along the straight line. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the sixth connector is slidably connected to the sliding member, wherein the sliding member is slidably connected to an attachment strap, and wherein the attachment strap is connected to the footrest. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the footrest is configured to adjust a position of the footrest in response to a user action. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the user action comprises adjusting one or more wirelock pins or one or more shims. 5. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the position of the footrest is configured to be selected, by a user, from among at least a first position, a second position, and a third position, a line perpendicular to the footrest at the first position being separated from a line perpendicular to the footrest at the second position by between 30 and 60 degrees, the line perpendicular to the footrest at the second position being separated from a line perpendicular to the footrest at the third position by between 30 and 60 degrees, and the line perpendicular to the footrest at the first position being separated from the line perpendicular to the footrest at the third position by between 60 and 120 degrees. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first support unit is connected to a watercraft via a base unit. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus of claim 1 is a right side embodiment, that is coupled to a left side embodiment, the left side embodiment and the right side embodiment being symmetric to at least one axis, wherein the sixth connector is connected to the sliding member at the first end of the sliding member, wherein the left side embodiment comprises a composition that resides at the second end of the sliding member, the composition comprising: a fourth fitting unit comprising a seventh connector and an eighth connector, the seventh connector and the eighth connector being spaced between 75 and 105 degrees apart, the seventh connector being coupled with a second support member for connecting the composition to a second support unit, the eighth connector being coupled to a fifth fitting unit;the fifth fitting unit comprising a ninth connector and a tenth connector, the ninth connector and the tenth connector being spaced between 75 and 105 degrees apart, the ninth connector being coupled to the eighth connector of the fourth fitting unit, the tenth connector being coupled to a sixth fitting unit; andthe sixth fitting unit comprising an eleventh connector and a twelfth connector, the eleventh connector and the twelfth connector being spaced between 75 and 105 degrees apart, the eleventh connector being coupled to the tenth connector of the fifth fitting unit, the twelfth connector being configured to be connected to the sliding member at the second end of the sliding member, whereby an angle defined between the longitudinal axis of the sliding member and a predetermined transverse axis of the second support member remains substantially normal when the fourth fitting unit is rotated while second support member remains stationary. 8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the sixth connector comprises a hole for accepting the sliding member. 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first connector is slidably and revolvably coupled with the support member. 10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second fitting unit is revolvably coupled with the first fitting unit. 11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second fitting unit is revolvably coupled with the third fitting unit. 12. An apparatus configured to be used in conjunction with a footrest and with a second support member, the apparatus comprising: a first fitting unit comprising a first connector and a second connector, the first connector and the second connector being spaced between 75 and 105 degrees apart, the first connector being coupled with a first support member, the second connector being coupled to a second fitting unit;the second fitting unit comprising a third connector and a fourth connector, the third connector and the fourth connector being spaced between 75 and 105 degrees apart, the third connector being coupled with the second connector of the first fitting unit, the fourth connector being coupled with a third fitting unit; andthe third fitting unit comprising a fifth connector, the fifth connector being configured to slidably connect to an elongated member, whereby the elongated member can be positioned into a at least first position and a at least second position, the at least first position in conjunction with the second support member locking the first fitting unit from rotating around the first support member, the at least second position unlocking the first fitting unit to rotate around the first support member, wherein all members and fitting units are coupled to each other, wherein the elongated member remains continuously coupled to the second support member when cycling between positions. wherein the elongated member comprises a first d and a second end, the first end coupled to the third fitting unit, whereby a distance between the second end of the elongated member and the third fitting unit is selectively adjustable so that the second end of the elongated member travels in a straight line substantially parallel and substantially equidistant to a predetermined line substantially normal and transverse to a longitudinal axis of the first support member, whereby the second end of the elongated member travels at least towards and away from the first support member along the straight line, whereby a longitudinal axis of the elongated member remains substantially normal to the straight line. 13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the first support member is configured to connect with a footrest, and wherein a force applied to the footrest does not result in a tipping, a tilting, or a twisting of the first fitting unit or of the footrest. 14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the footrest is configured to be moved in a direction between 75 and 105 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the first support member in response to the first fitting unit rotating around the longitudinal axis of the first support member. 15. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the elongated member is slidably connected to the fifth connector, and wherein the elongated member is connected to a composition, the composition comprising: a fourth fitting unit comprising a sixth connector and a seventh connector, the sixth connector and the seventh connector being spaced between 75 and 105 degrees apart, the sixth connector being coupled with the second support member, the seventh connector being coupled to a fifth fitting unit;the fifth fitting unit comprising an eighth connector and a ninth connector, the eighth connector and the ninth connector being spaced between 75 and 105 degrees apart, the eighth connector being coupled with the seventh connector of the fourth fitting unit, the ninth connector being coupled with a sixth fitting unit; andthe sixth fitting unit comprising a tenth connector, the tenth connector being configured to slidably connect to the elongated member, whereby, the elongated member can be positioned into a at least third position and a at least fourth position, the at least third position locking the fourth fitting unit from rotating around the second support member, and the at least fourth position unlocking the fourth fitting unit to rotate around the second support member, wherein all members and fitting units are coupled to each other. 16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the fourth connector comprises a revolvable connector and the ninth connector comprises a revolvable connector. 17. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein an opening between the first support member and the second support member is configured to accept an armature for centering the footrest when moving between positions of the footrest, whereby the armature constraints the footrest side to side sliding movement when operating the footrest in a plurality of positions. 18. An apparatus configured to be used in conjunction with a footrest, the apparatus comprising: a first elongated member having a at least first and a at least second leg, the at least first leg having a first axis along a length of the first leg, the at least second leg having a second axis along a length of the second leg, the first and second axis configured to be substantially perpendicular to each other, a fitting unit configured to at least slidably engage and lock the at least first leg of the first elongated member and to at least slidably engage a second elongated member; anda third elongated member rotatably connected to the fitting unit and pivotally connected to a supporting member, the third elongated member providing support for the supporting member; and wherein the supporting member being revolvably connected to the at least second leg of the first elongated member, the at least second leg of the first elongated member being configured to at least slidably engage and to at least lock the second elongated member, wherein the supporting member comprising a leg portion, whereby an angle defined between a longitudinal axis of the leg portion and a longitudinal axis of the second elongated member is adjustable and is maintained under a foot load; whereby the supporting member and the first elongated member adjustably engage fore and aft along the longitudinal axis of second elongated member at a plurality of positions in a removably locking manner while maintaining the angle between the longitudinal axes of the leg portion and the second elongated member, wherein a longitudinal axis of the at least first leg of the first elongated member and the longitudinal axis of the second elongated member are substantially parallel to each other. 19. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein the at least second leg of the first elongated member is configured to slidably engage the second elongated member at a plurality of positions, and wherein the second elongated member is coupled to a base member. 20. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein the apparatus of claim 18 is a right side embodiment, that is coupled to a left side embodiment, the left side and the right side embodiments being symmetric relative to at least one axis, the left side and the right side embodiments reside within a watercraft; wherein the right side embodiment is configured to accept a first foot of a user, and wherein the left side embodiment is configured to accept a second foot of the user.