Boat shade system

Abstract

In some embodiments, a shading system is disclosed that includes a shade panel and a pole. The pole being configured to support the shade panel. The shading system further includes a plurality of cords. Each cord of the plurality of cords includes a first end and a second end. The shade panel being coupled to the first end of each cord of the plurality of cords. The shading system further includes a plurality of clamps. Each clamp of the plurality of clamps being coupled to the second end of a corresponding cord of the plurality of cords. The plurality of clamps being configured to engage corresponding portions of a boat to inhibit removal of the plurality of cords from the boat.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A boat shading system comprising:
 a shade panel;   a pole, the pole being configured to support the shade panel;   a plurality of cords, each cord of the plurality of cords comprising a first end and a second end, the shade panel being coupled to the first end of each cord of the plurality of cords; and   a plurality of clamps, each clamp of the plurality of clamps being coupled to the second end of a corresponding cord of the plurality of cords, the plurality of clamps being configured to engage corresponding portions of a boat to inhibit removal of the plurality of cords from the boat.   
     
     
         2 . The boat shading system of  claim 1  wherein the pole comprises a ball joint, the ball joint being configured to engage a portion of the shade panel and to adjust an angle of the shade panel relative to the boat. 
     
     
         3 . The boat shading system of  claim 1  wherein the pole comprises a base comprising a fastening device, the fastening device being configured to engage with a portion of a boat deck of the boat to inhibit removal of the pole from the portion of the boat deck. 
     
     
         4 . The boat shading system of  claim 1  wherein the pole comprises a telescopic pole, wherein the telescopic pole is configured to extend and retract relative to the boat to adjust a length of the telescopic pole, a height of the shade panel relative to the boat being adjustable based at least in part on the length of the telescopic pole. 
     
     
         5 . The boat shading system of  claim 1  wherein each of the plurality of clamps further comprises a clamp jaw, the clamp jaw being configured to engage the corresponding clamp to a corresponding structure of the boat. 
     
     
         6 . The boat shading system of  claim 5  wherein the clamp jaw is configured to be tightened or loosened by a knob. 
     
     
         7 . The boat shading system of  claim 1  wherein each of the plurality of clamps further comprises a hinge, the hinge being configured to collapse the corresponding clamp into a fold-up position. 
     
     
         8 . The boat shading system of  claim 1  wherein the boat shading system is configured to be stowed away in a carry bag when not in use. 
     
     
         9 . A boat shading system comprising: 
 a shade panel;   a plurality of poles supporting the shade panel, the shade panel being coupled to a first end of each of the plurality of poles; and   a plurality of clamps, each clamp of the plurality of clamps being coupled to a second end of a corresponding pole of the plurality of poles, the plurality of clamps comprising fastening devices that are attachable to portions of a boat.   
     
     
         10 . The boat shading system of  claim 9  wherein each of the plurality of clamps further comprises a clamp jaw, the clamp jaw being configured to engage the corresponding clamp to a corresponding structure of the boat. 
     
     
         11 . The boat shading system of  claim 10  wherein the clamp jaw is configured to be tightened or loosened by a lever. 
     
     
         12 . The boat shading system of  claim 10  wherein the clamp jaw is configured to be tightened or loosened by a screw top. 
     
     
         13 . The boat shading system of  claim 9  wherein each of the plurality of clamps further comprises a hinge, the hinge being configured to collapse the corresponding clamp into a fold-up position. 
     
     
         14 . The boat shading system of  claim 9  wherein the first end of each of the plurality of poles comprises a socket head cap screw. 
     
     
         15 . The boat shading system of  claim 9  wherein the second end of each of the plurality of poles includes a base that is removably attachable to the plurality of clamps via a pole mounting bracket to inhibit removal of the pole from the plurality of clamps. 
     
     
         16 . The boat shading system of  claim 15  wherein:
 the pole mounting bracket is configured to be moved along the plurality of clamps via a pole mounting bracket lever; 
 the pole mounting bracket lever is adjustable between at least a first position and a second position; 
 the pole mounting bracket is inhibited from moving when the pole mounting bracket lever is in the first position; and 
 the pole mounting bracket is movable when the pole mounting bracket lever is in the second position. 
 
     
     
         17 . The boat shading system of  claim 9  wherein the plurality of poles comprises telescopic poles, wherein each of the telescopic poles is configured to extend and retract relative to the boat to adjust a length of the corresponding telescopic pole, a height of the shade panel relative to the boat being adjustable based at least in part on the lengths of the telescopic poles. 
     
     
         18 . The boat shading system of  claim 9  wherein the shade panel comprises a plurality of vent holes. 
     
     
         19 . The boat shading system of  claim 18  wherein the vent holes are configured to be covered by a top cap. 
     
     
         20 . The boat shading system of  claim 9  wherein the shade panel further comprises a plurality of tubings that are configured to provide structural support to the shade panel.