Anyone on here know where I can get hold of mini boats and "buoys" for rules coaching sessions at my Club?

Depends how mini you want but the usual source is Elvstrom explains the racing rules - plenty of old editions on eBay, just make sure the copy still has them - example - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126254592927?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=3AYnHIqjRDG&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=uO_yALY3QR-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I did a google search for RRS protest kit and got several suggestions eg

https://optistuff.com/shop-mclaughlin/boat-class/multi-class/magnetic-protest-boat-kit-travel-set-10-pieces/

There used to be a set of boats included in the Paul Elvstrom Explains the rules of racing

https://www.nauticalmind.com/69392/paul-elvstrom-explains-the-racing-rules-of-sailing-2021-2024/

I made up a home made set cut out from corrugated cardboard -each boat was about 6 inches long -- insert a split pin to hold a strip of card for the boom, and glue fridge magnets on the back for use on a white board.

I also have a smaller set, cut of of thin ply, and inserted a bent nail to be the boom - paint multiple boats in different colours. I made several bouys made from cutoffs of wooden dowel.

See attached pics

John

 

 

Edited January 11, 20242 yr by John Ball
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Thank you all. I have purchased a "Protest kit" now.