Abstract:
An apparatus for a portable sail container may store a sail. In an embodiment, the apparatus has a portable sail container having a body and a cap. The body and cap both have a hollow interior. In addition, the body and cap further have energy attenuating means located on the longitudinal interior ends of the body and the cap individually.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application is a non-provisional application that claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/885,309 filed on Oct. 1, 2013, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. 
     
    
     STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT 
       [0002]    Not applicable. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    1. Field of the Invention 
         [0004]    The present embodiments relate to sail protection, and more particularly, to portable containers that protect sails from external damage while maintaining sail integrity. 
         [0005]    2. Background of the Invention 
         [0006]    Sails typically must be in pristine condition to function properly. Creasing, bending, or crimping a sail may induce a loss of sail functionality. This may be of even greater importance in regards to the edges or ends of the sails. 
         [0007]    A rolled or folded sail may be difficult to transport. For instance, a rolled or folded sail that is not placed in a container may suffer damage from external forces. For rolled or folded sails placed in a container, the container is typically of the appropriate size so as to not restrict the sail or cause damage. Furthermore, because folded sails are at a greater risk of damage due to the folding method, some sail types may be stored exclusively by rolling the sail. As compared to a folded sail, it may be more difficult to acquire a container shape and size that is suitable for a rolled sail. 
         [0008]    Additional issues in the field result from damage to the rolled sails during placement of the sails in the container. If the rolled sail is not carefully placed in the container, the ends of the container may crimp the edges of the sail. Furthermore, airtight containers may seal in moisture that may damage a rolled sail. 
         [0009]    Consequently, there is a need for a portable container that protects a sail from external damage while maintaining sail integrity. 
       BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0010]    These and other needs in the art are addressed in one embodiment by a portable sail container comprising: a body and a cap, wherein the body and cap both comprise a hollow interior. The cap has an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the body, and the body and cap further comprise energy attenuating means located on the longitudinal interior ends of the body and the cap individually. 
         [0011]    In another embodiment, these and other needs in the art are addressed by the portable sail container comprises a body and cap, wherein the cap has an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the body. The interior of the bottom of the body, and the interior of the cap comprise energy attenuating means. The body has further been bi-sected longitudinally so as to create two separate and distinct interior compartments. 
         [0012]    In a further embodiment, these and other needs in the art are addressed by a portable sail container having a body. The body has a closed end and an open end. In addition, the portable sail container has a cap. The cap is tethered to the body. The portable sail container also has a tube. The tube has a tube closed end and a tube open end. Moreover, the portable sail container has a tube cap. The tube cap is tethered to the body. Further, the body, the cap, the tube, and the tube cap each have a hollow interior. The tube has a tube cap contacting portion and the body has a cap contacting portion. The cap has an inner diameter larger than an outer diameter of the cap contacting portion and the tube cap has an inner diameter larger than an outer diameter of the tube cap contacting portion. The body, the tube, the cap and the tube cap each further have energy attenuating means. The energy attenuating means of the body are disposed on an end of the body opposing an end of the body on which the cap is disposed. The portable sail container also has a means of motion. 
         [0013]    The foregoing has outlined rather broadly the features and technical advantages of the present invention in order that the detailed description of the invention that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the invention will be described hereinafter that form the subject of the claims of the invention. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and the specific embodiments disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other embodiments for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent embodiments do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0014]    For a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings in which: 
           [0015]      FIG. 1  illustrates a sealed portable sail container in accordance with embodiments; 
           [0016]      FIG. 2  illustrates an opening with a permeable membranes; 
           [0017]      FIG. 3  illustrates a cross-sectional perspective of a bi-sected portable sail container in accordance with embodiments; 
           [0018]      FIG. 4  illustrates a guide used to roll sails for proper storage inside the portable sail container; and 
           [0019]      FIG. 5  illustrates a portable sail container with an additional tube. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0020]      FIG. 1  illustrates portable sail container  5 . In embodiments, portable sail container  5  is made of any material that is sufficiently durable to prevent cracking, fracturing, or any type of breakage due to impact or exposure to external factors such as heat or moisture. Without limitation, examples of materials include plastic, metal, stainless steel, aluminum, wood, composite materials, or any combination thereof. Portable sail container  5  may comprise a body  10  and a cap  15 . In embodiments, body  10  and cap  15  are hollow. Body  10  may have a diameter between about five inches to about twenty inches, about ten inches to about fifteen inches, or about twelve inches to about eighteen inches. In alternative embodiments, body  10  has a diameter of about five inches, about six inches, about seven inches, about eight inches, about nine inches, about ten inches, about eleven inches, about twelve inches, about thirteen inches, about fourteen inches, about sixteen inches, about seventeen inches, about eighteen inches, about nineteen inches, or about twenty inches. Furthermore, body  10  may have any suitable length in which to accommodate a sail. In some embodiments, body  10  may have a length of about two feet to twenty five feet, about ten feet to about twenty feet, or about twelve feet to eighteen feet. In embodiments, a suitable length may be about two feet, about three feet, about four feet, about five feet, about six feet, about seven feet, about eight feet, about nine feet, about ten feet, about eleven feet, about twelve feet, about thirteen feet, about fourteen feet, about fifteen feet, about sixteen feet, about seventeen feet, about seventeen feet, about eighteen feet, about nineteen feet, about twenty feet, about twenty one feet, about twenty two feet, about twenty three feet, about twenty four feet, or about twenty five feet. 
         [0021]    Likewise, cap  15  may have a diameter between about five inches to about twenty inches, about ten inches to about fifteen inches, or about twelve inches to about eighteen inches. In embodiments, cap  15  has a diameter about five inches, about six inches, about seven inches, about eight inches, about nine inches, about ten inches, about eleven inches, about twelve inches, about thirteen inches, about fourteen inches, about sixteen inches, about seventeen inches, about eighteen inches, about nineteen inches, about twenty inches, or about twenty-one inches. Cap  15  may be any suitable length. In an embodiment, cap  15  has a length about one inch to about six inches, about two inches to about four inches, or about three inches to about six inches. A suitable length may be about one inch, about two inches, about three inches, about four inches, about five inches, or about six inches. Cap  15  is attached to body  10  by any suitable means, in embodiments such means are capable of forming a seal. Without limitation, cap  15  may be attached to body  10  by a threaded connection, screw top, interference fitting, friction fitting, press fitting, snapping mechanism/snapping cap, or any combination thereof. Additionally, in some embodiments, an o-ring, not illustrated, may be used to create a seal between cap  15  and body  10 . The o-ring may be attached to body  10  or cap  15  by any suitable means. Suitable means may include, but are not limited to, a groove, adhesive, friction fitting, interference fitting, or any combination thereof. The o-ring may be made of any such material suitable for sealing cap  15  to body  10 . Suitable material may be, but is not limited to metal, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, neoprene, cloth, or any combination thereof. In embodiments, cap  15  comprises an inner diameter that is larger than the outer diameter of the cap contacting area  17  of body  10 . In embodiments, cap  15  may comprise an inner diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of the cap contacting area  17  of body  10 . 
         [0022]    In embodiments, cap  15  may be locked to body  10  by locking means  20 . Locking means  20  comprises any such locking means that may secure cap  15  to body  10 . Without limitation, examples include slots for the insertion of key/combination locks, embedded key/combination locks, remote access locking mechanisms, or any combination thereof. Locking means  20  may be composed of any material sufficient for a durable locking mechanism. Examples include metal, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, or any combination thereof. Additionally, cap  15  may have a handle  16 , which may attach to cap  15  by any suitable means. Suitable means may include, but are not limited to, nuts and bolts, interference fitting, friction fitting, press fitting, snap buttons, fasteners, formed with the cap, or any combination thereof. Handle  46  may be made of any such material suitable for carrying or moving portable sail container  5  including, but not limited to metal, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, or any combination thereof. Handle  46  may traverse the entire diameter of cap  15 . In embodiments, handle  46  may be about two inches to about six inches, about three inches to about five inches, or about three inches to about six inches. In alternative embodiments, about two inches, about three inches, about four inches, about five inches, or about six inches. 
         [0023]    Embodiments may also comprise a tether  25  between body  10  and cap  15 . Tether  25  may attach body  10  to cap  15  and vice versa. Tether  25  may function to prevent cap  15  from being separated from body  10 . In embodiments, tether  25  may be removable. Tether  25  may be made of any such material suitable for tying body  10  to cap  15 . Without limitation, examples include cloth, plastic, nylon, leather, or any combination thereof. 
         [0024]    In further embodiments, portable sail container  5  may comprise luggage tag  30 . Luggage tag  30  may function to identify portable sail container  5 . Luggage tag  30  may attach to either body  10  or cap  15 . In optional embodiments, luggage tag  30  may attach to tether  25 . Luggage tag  30  may be attached to portable sail container  5  by any suitable means, including threading or tying luggage tag  30  to or through a hole or slot, taping luggage tag  30  to portable sail container  5 , sliding luggage tag  30  into a pouch or pocket affixed to portable sail container  5 , or any combination thereof. Luggage tag  30  may comprise any material suitable for luggage tag  30  including cloth, paper, plastic, or the like. 
         [0025]    In embodiments, a brace  70  may attach to body  10 , adding structural strength and rigidity to body  10 . Brace  70  may attach to body  10  by any suitable means. Suitable means may include, but are not limited to, nuts and bolts, interference fitting, friction fitting, press fitting, snap buttons, fasteners, formed with the cap, or any combination thereof. A plurality of braces  70  may attach along body  10  in any location suitable to prevent body  10  from bending, flexing, or collapsing. Brace  70  may be made of any such material suitable for carrying or moving portable sail container  5  including metal, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, or any combination thereof. Furthermore, brace  70  may comprise a support bar  75  and a plurality of connection tabs  81 . As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , brace  70  may traverse the length of body  10 . In embodiments, brace  70  may traverse about a quarter of the length of body  10 , about half the length of body  10 , or about three quarters the length of body  10 . 
         [0026]    As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , body  10  may further comprise a buffer  80  or a plurality of buffers  80 . Buffers  80  may be used to prevent portable sail container  5  from touching the ground when not in use. Buffers  80  may attach to body  10  by any suitable means. Suitable means may include, but are not limited to, nuts and bolts, interference fitting, friction fitting, press fitting, snap buttons, fasteners, formed with body  10 , or any combination thereof. A plurality of buffers  80  may attach along body  10  in any location suitable to prevent body  10  from touching the ground when the portable sail container  5  is not in use. Buffers  80  may be made of any such material suitable for supporting portable sail container  5  including metal, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, leather, neoprene, or any combination thereof Buffers  80  may be any suitable length in which to allow body  10  to be parallel with the ground when portable sail container  5  is not in use. Buffer  80  may be about one inch to about six inches, about two inches to about four inches, or about two inches to about six inches. In embodiments, buffers  80  may be about one inch, about two inches, about three inches, about four inches, about five inches, or about six inches. 
         [0027]    In embodiments, portable sail container  5  may comprise motion means  35 . Motion means  35  may be any such means suitable for transporting portable sail container  5 . Without limitation, examples include wheels, low friction surfaces, moveable treads, or any combination thereof. As an example, in  FIG. 1 , motion means  35  are depicted as wheels. In embodiments where motion means  35  comprise wheels, the wheels may be stationary or, alternatively, capable of swiveling. The wheel may be any suitable wheel and configuration. Wheels may be connected by an axel, consisting of a metal rod, or be individual wheels. Motion means  35  may be made of any such material suitable for moving portable sail container  5 . Suitable material may include, but is not limited to rubber, plastic, metal, stainless steel, aluminum, or any combination thereof. Motion means  35  may be attached to body  10 , cap  15 , or both. In embodiments, there may be a plurality of motion means  35  attached to body  10 , cap  15 , or both. Motion means  35  may attach to body  10 , cap  15 , or both by any suitable means. Suitable means may include, but are not limited to, nuts and bolts, interference fitting, friction fitting, press fitting, snap buttons, fasteners, or any combination thereof. 
         [0028]    Embodiments of portable sail container  5  may comprise a handle  40 . Handle  40  may be used for gripping and transporting portable sail container  5 . Handle  40  may be made of any such material suitable for carrying or moving portable sail container  5  including metal, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, or any combination thereof. Handle  40  may be attached to body  10 , cap  15 , brace  80 , or any combination thereof. Handle  40  may also be formed as part of brace  80 . 
         [0029]    Body  10  may further comprise openings  45 . Openings  45  may be of any number or shape. Specifically, the opening may be square, round, triangular, oval, polyhedral, or any combination thereof. In embodiments, opening  45  extend from the interior to the exterior of body  10  or cap  15 . Openings  45  may be positioned on body  10 , cap  15 , or both. In embodiments, openings  45  may be positioned on any portion of body  10  and/or cap  15 . As an example, in  FIG. 1 , openings  45  are positioned on the outer ends of body  10  and cap  15 . Openings  45  may be of any size. In embodiments, openings  45  are large enough to allow moisture to escape portable sail container  5 . As illustrated in  FIG. 2 , openings  45  may allow moisture to escape the portable sail container  5  while preventing moisture and other contaminates from entering the portable sail container  5  by way of a porous membrane  46 . The porous membrane  46  may be of any suitable material suitable for properly protecting opening  45  while also allowing moisture to escape from body  10 . Suitable material may include, but is not limited to metal, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, cloth, leather, neoprene, fabric, or any combination thereof. 
         [0030]    Referring now to  FIG. 3 , in embodiments, body  10  and cap  15  may comprise an interior  50 . Interior  50  may be composed of any material sufficient for protecting a sail from external forces while simultaneously not damaging or deforming the sail. Examples include cloth, fabric, plastic, foam, metal, stainless steel, aluminum, or any combination thereof. In embodiments, the end  51  of interior  50  of body  10  and end  52  of cap  15  may be composed of energy attenuating means  55 . In embodiments, energy attenuation means  55  are disposed on an opposing end of body  10  to the end of body  10  on which cap  15  is disposed. Energy attenuating means  55  may be any energy attenuating means suitable for protecting stored sail. Without limitation, examples include foam, cloth, fiber, gel or gel cushions, fabric, feathers or feathered materials, or any combination thereof. In embodiments, energy attenuating means  55  are sufficient to attenuate the energy of the sail as it is dropped into portable sail container  5 . Energy attenuation means  55  may also attenuate the energy from a sail contacting cap  15 , when placed on body  10 , sealing the sail within portable sail container  5 . In embodiments, energy attenuating means  55  prevents the edges of the sail from crimping. 
         [0031]    Illustrated in  FIG. 3 , interior  50  of portable sail container  5  may be longitudinally bi-sected to form two distinct compartments via divider  60 . In embodiments, divider  60  may be a uniform part of interior  50  or may be a separate component of interior  50 . In embodiments where divider  60  is a separate component of interior  50 , divider  60  may be inserted into interior  50  when portable sail container  5  is manufactured or inserted into portable sail container  5  at a later time. Divider  60  may attach to interior  50  of portable sail container  5  by any suitable means. Suitable means may be, but are not limited to, nuts and bolts, interference fitting, friction fitting, press fitting, snap buttons, fasteners, or any combination thereof. Divider  60  may be composed of any material suitable for dividing interior  50 . Materials may include cloth, fabric, plastic, metal, stainless steel, aluminum, or any combination thereof. In embodiments, divider  60  substantially traverses the length of interior  50  of portable sail container  5 . In alternate embodiments, divider  60  traverses a part of the length of interior  50 . In embodiments, divider  60  may be about six inches to about twenty inches, about eight inches to about fifteen inches, or about ten inches to about eighteen inches. Divider  60  may traverse about a quarter, about half, or about three quarters the length of interior  50 . The separate compartments of portable sail container  5  may be used to store additional components besides sails, such as battens, masts, or any combination thereof. 
         [0032]    Portable sail container  5  may be of any size and shape sufficient to store a rolled up sail. Without limitation, in embodiments, portable sail container  5  is of sufficient size to store sails that fit C420, 1420, Opti, and 290er boats. In embodiments, portable sail container  5  does not telescope to fit the sail, but instead is large enough to fit the sail into the interior without any such method of elongation. 
         [0033]    Portable sail container  5  may further comprise a guide  90 , as illustrated in  FIG. 4 , which may be used to roll sails. Guide  90  may be hollow or solid, and may be removable from the interior of portable sail container  5 . Guide  90  is placed at the edge of a sail and used to roll the sail around the guide. Guide  90  may be made of any such material suitable for properly rolling the sail including metal, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, or any combination thereof. Guide  90  may be the length of portable sail container  5 . Guide  90  may be about one inch to about six inches, about two inches to four inches, or about three inches to six inches. In other embodiments, guide  90  may be about one inch, about two inches, about three inches, about four inches, about five inches, or about six inches shorter than portable sail container  5 . 
         [0034]    In further embodiments, as illustrated in  FIG. 5 , portable sail container  5  may further comprise tube  100  and tube cap  105 . As illustrated in  FIG. 5 , tube  100  may attach to body  10 , running the length of body  10 . Tube  100  may be used to store additional boat parts, which may be used to attach a sail to a boat or for sailing purposes. Tube  100  may attach to body  10  by any suitable means. Suitable means may comprise, but are not limited to, nuts and bolts, interference fitting, friction fitting, press fitting, snap buttons, fasteners, formed to body  10 , or any combination thereof. Furthermore, tube  100  and body  10  may be manufactured or formed as one individual piece. Tube  100  may have a diameter between about five inches to about twenty inches, about eight inches to about fifteen inches, or about ten inches to about eighteen inches. In embodiments, tube  100  may have a diameter of about five inches, about six inches, about seven inches, about eight inches, about nine inches, about ten inches, about eleven inches, about twelve inches, about thirteen inches, about fourteen inches, about sixteen inches, about seventeen inches, about eighteen inches, about nineteen inches, or about twenty inches. Furthermore, tube  100  may have a suitable length in which to accommodate a sail, boon, mast, and sprit roll. A length of tube  100  may be about two feet to about twenty five feet, about ten feet to about twenty feet, or about twelve feet to about eighteen feet. In embodiments, a suitable length may be about two feet, about three feet, about four feet, about five feet, about six feet, about seven feet, about eight feet, about nine feet, about ten feet, about eleven feet, about twelve feet, about thirteen feet, about fourteen feet, about fifteen feet, about sixteen feet, about seventeen feet, about seventeen feet, about eighteen feet, about nineteen feet, about twenty feet, about twenty one feet, about twenty two feet, about twenty three feet, about twenty four feet, or about twenty five feet. 
         [0035]    Likewise, in embodiments as illustrated in  FIG. 5 , tube cap  105  may have a diameter between about five inches to about twenty inches, about ten inches to about fifteen inches, or about twelve inches to about eighteen inches. In embodiments, tube cap  105  may have a diameter of about five inches, about six inches, about seven inches, about eight inches, about nine inches, about ten inches, about eleven inches, about twelve inches, about thirteen inches, about fourteen inches, about sixteen inches, about seventeen inches, about eighteen inches, about nineteen inches, about twenty inches, or about twenty-one inches. Tube cap  105  may be any suitable length. A suitable length may be about one inch to about six inches, about two inches to about four inches, or about three inches to about six inches. In embodiments, length may be about one inch, about two inches, about three inches, about four inches, about five inches, or about six inches. Tube cap  105  is attached to tube  100  by any suitable means, in embodiments such means are capable of forming a seal. Without limitation, tube cap  105  may be attached to tube  100  by a threaded connection, screw top, interference fitting, friction fitting, press fitting, snapping mechanism/snapping cap, or any combination thereof. Additionally, in some embodiments an o-ring, not illustrated, may be used to create a seal between tube cap  105  and tube  100 . The o-ring may be attached to tube  100  or tube cap  105  by any suitable means. Suitable means may include, but are not limited to, a groove, adhesive, friction fitting, interference fitting, or any combination thereof. The o-ring may be may be made of any such material suitable for sealing tube cap  105  to tube  100 , including metal, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, neoprene, cloth, nylon, or any combination thereof. In embodiments, tube cap  105  comprises an inner diameter that is larger than the outer diameter of the cap contacting area  17  of tube  100 . In embodiments, tube cap  105  may comprise an inner diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of the cap contacting area  17  of tube  100 . 
         [0036]    In embodiments of portable sail container  5 , as illustrated in  FIG. 5 , tube cap  105  may be locked to tube  100  by locking means  20 . Additionally, tube cap  105  may have a handle  16 , which may attach to tube cap  105  by any suitable means. Suitable means may include, but are not limited to, nuts and bolts, interference fitting, friction fitting, press fitting, snap buttons, fasteners, formed with the cap, or any combination thereof. Handle  16  may be made of any such material suitable for the wear experienced when removing and replacing tube cap  105  with tube  100 . Without limitation, examples of suitable materials may include metal, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, or any combination thereof. Handle  16  may traverse the diameter of tube cap  105 . Handle  16  may be about two inches to about six inches, about three inches to about five inches, or about three inches to about six inches. In embodiments, handle  16  may be about two inches, about three inches, about four inches, about five inches, or about six inches. 
         [0037]    In additional embodiments of portable sail container  5 , tube  100  may comprise a tether  125  between tube  100  and tube cap  105 . Tether  125  may attach tube  100  to tube cap  105  and vice versa. Tether  125  may function to prevent tube cap  105  from being separated from tube  100 . In optional embodiments, tether  125  may be removable. Tether  125  may be made of any such material suitable for tying tube  100  to cap  105 . Without limitation, examples include cloth, plastic, nylon, leather, or any combination thereof. 
         [0038]    In embodiments of portable sail container  5 , illustrated in  FIG. 5 , a brace  70  may be attached to tube  100  by any suitable means. Suitable means may include, but are not limited to, nuts and bolts, interference fitting, friction fitting, press fitting, snap buttons, fasteners, formed with the cap, or any combination thereof. In embodiments, a plurality of braces  70  may attach along tube  100  in any location suitable to prevent tube  100  from bending, flexing, or collapsing. Braces  70  may be made of any such material suitable for carrying or moving portable sail container  5  including metal, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, or any combination thereof. Furthermore, braces  70  may comprise a support bar  75  and plurality of connection tabs  81 . As illustrated in  FIG. 5 , braces  70  may be about two feet to about twenty feet, about ten feet to about fifteen feet, or about twelve feet to about eighteen feet. Braces  70  may traverse the length of tube  100 , about a quarter of the length of tube  100 , about half the length of tube  100 , or about three quarters the length of tube  100 . 
         [0039]    Further illustrated in  FIG. 5 , tube  100  may further comprise a buffer  80  or a plurality of buffers  80 . Buffers  80  may attach to tube  100  by any suitable means. Suitable means may include, but are not limited to, nuts and bolts, interference fitting, friction fitting, press fitting, snap buttons, fasteners, formed with tube  100 , or any combination thereof. A plurality of buffers  80  may attach along tube  100  in any location suitable to prevent tube  100  from touching the ground when the portable sail container  5  is not in use. Buffers  80  may be made of any such material suitable for supporting portable sail container  5  including metal, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, leather, neoprene, or any combination thereof. Buffers  80  may be any suitable length in which to allow tube  100  to be parallel with the ground when portable sail container  5  is not in use. Buffer  80  may be about two inches to about six inches, about three inches to about five inches, or about three inches to about six inches. In alternate embodiments, buffers  80  may be about one inch, about two inches, about three inches, about four inches, about five inches, or about six inches. 
         [0040]    In embodiments, tube  100  may further comprise openings  45 . Openings  45  may be positioned on tube  100 , tube cap  105 , or both. In embodiments, openings  45  may be positioned on any portion of tube  100  and/or tube cap  105 . As an example, in  FIG. 1 , openings  45  are positioned on the outer ends of tube  100  and tube cap  105 . Openings  45  may be of any size. In embodiments, openings  45  are large enough to allow moisture to escape portable sail container  5 . Openings  45  may allow moisture to escape the portable sail container  5  while preventing moisture and other contaminates from entering the portable sail container  5  by way of a porous membrane  46 , as shown in  FIG. 2 . Porous membrane  46  may be of any suitable material suitable for properly protecting opening  45  while also allowing moisture to escape from tube  100 . Suitable material may include, but is not limited to metal, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, cloth, leather, neoprene, fabric, or any combination thereof. 
         [0041]    In embodiments, motion means  35  may attach to tube  100  and tube cap  105 . Motion means  35  may attach to tube  100 , tube cap  105 , body  10 , and cap  15  at any suitable location. In embodiments there may be a plurality of motion means  35  that are used to support portable sail container  5 . 
         [0042]    As described above, tube  100  and tube cap  105  may have interior  50 , energy attenuating means  55 , and divider  60  as described above. Interior  50 , energy attenuating means  55 , and divider  60  may perform the same functions and have the same mechanical properties as they have in body  10  and cap  15 . 
         [0043]    Embodiments of portable sail container  5  may also comprise a GPS locator/transmitter. Any such GPS locator/transmitter may be sufficient, provided it is capable of the remote tracking and locating of portable sail container  5 . The GPS locator/transmitter may be affixed to any portion of body  10 , cap  15 , or interior  50  of portable sail container  5 . 
         [0044]    Although the present invention and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations may be made herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.