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- 05 Jan 2013, 05:58
- Forum: Events and Event Management
- Topic: Size of a buoy
- Replies: 3
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Re: Size of a buoy
Hi John, Thanks for your answer. With regards to a square mark, it may be easier to judge the start/finish, but the mark would have to be stationary and not allowed to twist. If a square 18" (457mm) buoy was used and one rotated 45 degrees, the line could vary as much as 4" (10cm) If you counted the...
- 04 Jan 2013, 22:36
- Forum: Events and Event Management
- Topic: Size of a buoy
- Replies: 3
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Size of a buoy
Is there a rule limiting the size of a buoy to be used for a racing mark for an IOM world or regional regatta? Our club sails from a control area at the end of a pier, we use inflatable marks 18" diameter (457mm). The 12" (304mm) we were previously using were hard to judge resulting in turning befor...