WHAT’S ON?
With over 160 exhibitors, brand new kit, hands-on displays and stages crammed with expert speakers, the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show has something for everyone who loves spending time on the water.
Whether you’re just taking your first tentative tacks, or you’re already a seasoned sailor, a windsurfing or winging wonder or a paddleboard pro, you’ll find plenty to whet your appetite throughout the whole weekend.
Highlights from the stages...
Our three stages will be packed with adventure, inspiration and all the specialist advice you need to help you progress, whatever your level and however you like to get afloat.
On the Suzuki Main Stage, we’ll provide a peek into the world of dinghy adventuring through the epic feats of Ken Fowler, who sailed 2000km in his RS Aero around 250 islands of England and Wales, raising thousands for Cancer Research UK and Oakhaven Hospice in the process (Epic Island Adventure, 13:30). Hannah Diamond, Hattie Rogers, Micky Beckett (Sat only), Matt Gotrel (Sun only) and Ellie Aldridge (Sat only) will also be providing the ‘Inside Track’ on some of the world’s biggest sailing events including the Paris 2024 Olympics, America’s Cup and SailGP (14:15).
In the Knowledge Zone, legendary coach Jim Saltonstall MBE will be providing advice on championship preparation (14:00, Sat only),
while Show favourite Michael McNamara will share his rigging know-how to help set you up for success (14:45). Dinghy-cruising expert Roger Barnes and Jake Elsbury from RS Sailing will be providing top tips to help you launch into your very own dinghy-cruising adventures (15:30).
Over on the Watersports Stage, Peter Hart and Nik Baker will be talking boardsports synergies, and exploring how windsurfing, winging and foiling techniques all complement each other (11:00). RYA Instructor James Hardy will help you take flight in his session on windfoiling fundamentals (11:45) and pro paddleboard rider Holly Bassett shares her essential kit and techniques for paddling in all conditions (13:15). Winging takes centre stage at 14:45 as James Hardy talks clothing, kit and everything you need to get you started, and is then joined by National Champion Hugo Dobrijevic for a winging workshop and Q&A session to help improve your technique (15:30).
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