The retractable step of claim 1, wherein said base is demountably coupled with the boat.

The retractable step of claim 1, wherein said step comprises a material characterized in that it is less dense than water.

A deployable swim step for use with a boat in water comprising: a step having a top side and an underside; means for coupling said step with the boat, said coupling means configured to permit rotation of said step 180° from a stored position above the water surface, wherein said underside is exposed, and a deployed position below the water surface, wherein said top side is exposed; and means for locking said coupling means in a stationary position when said step is in said deployed position, said locking means further configured to accommodate movement of said step to said stored position. view more