Flexitank manufacture a wide range of inflatable marker buoys that are used across a broad spectrum of areas.
These inflatable marker buoys include:
- Tough and reinforced 650gsm fire retardant fabrics in a wide range of colours
- Cylindrical, truncated and cube shapes in standard sizes
- Over-pressure valves to assist with expansion of buoys in the sun
- 4 x 1 tonne counterweighted anchor points assisting with good buoyancy and stability during events
- 8 x 8mm welded attachment lugs to buoy wall, which are used for attachment of retrieval rope as well as the use of removable vinyl banners for various event days
Flexitank marker buoys can be used for a myriad of events and sponsorship, including:
- Yacht and sail racing
- Windsurfing, water and jet skiing
- Rowing regattas
- Triathlon events
- Swimming carnivals
- Resort hotel events
- Safety warning and crowd control
- Promotional and sponsor advertising on land and water
- Race and vessel zoning
Marker buoys from Flexitank have been used in recent years for various events, including the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, the 2005/2006 Volvo Ocean Race, the Extreme 40 iShares Cup in Germany, and for the most recent event the Extreme 40 iShares Cup in Oman. These marker buoys are suitable for all types of water and land based events, and pack down to approximately one tenth of their inflated size, minimising freight cost and increasing delivery efficiency.