At Covertex, we engineer and manufacture inflatable branded markers for some of the world’s leading open water events, including the Louis Vuitton & America’s Cup Regattas and the GP World Sailing Series. Our commitment to design innovation drives us to work with the latest technology to develop markers that can perform in even the most extreme marine environments.
Explore our range of products, including racecourse marker buoys and promotional branded markers for on-water applications.
Ideal for:
- Yachting and boating regattas
- Dragon boat racing
- Offshore power boating
- Swimming and triathlon events
- Open water events seeking promotional or sponsorship visibility
- Events requiring durable and stable course markers
Design features:
Heavy-duty construction: Made from reinforced PVC, UV, chafe, and puncture-resistant
Removable outer skin: Allows for easy brand and event message changes
Ballasted design: Provides stability even in challenging sea conditions
Highly robust: Suitable for repetitive use in harsh marine environments
Interconnectivity: Markers can be linked, towed, and anchored for increased flexibility
Custom sizes available: Tailored to meet specific event requirements
Specifications:
Racecourse Markers
We design, manufacture, and fabricate inflatable racecourse marker buoys that are reliable, durable, and capable of withstanding harsh marine conditions. Our innovative approach ensures that we remain at the forefront of design, utilizing the latest technology to develop markers that can be controlled remotely and are seabed-friendly. These products are used in high-profile on-water events, including yachting, dragon boat racing, offshore power boating, swimming, and triathlon events. The markers are often customized and branded to enhance promotional, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities.
Branded Inflatable Markers
Our range of inflatable branded markers is popular at open water events such as yachting regattas, boating races, dragon boat races, swimming events, and triathlons. Primarily used to mark course perimeters, these markers come in two shapes – cylindrical and triangular – and can be branded to maximize promotional, sponsorship, and advertising potential.
Cylindrical Markers
- Dimensions: 10.0m x 1.6m diameter
- Weight: Marker 65kg, outer skin 24kg
- Operational conditions: Up to 15 knots with slight sea state
- Grouping of markers: Up to 4 markers can be grouped for towing/anchoring
- Inflation/deflation: 2 large high flow valves
Triangular Markers
- Dimensions: 10.0m x 1.5m x 1.56m
- Weight: Marker 125kg, outer skin 22kg
- Operational conditions: Up to 20 knots with slight sea state
- Grouping of markers: Up to 5 markers can be grouped for towing/anchoring
- Inflation/deflation: 3 boat valves
