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RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show unveils speaker line up

by Susie Nation-Grainger, RYA 10 Jan 2015 17:03 GMT 28 February - 1 March 2015
Nick Thompson in action during the 2014 Rio Test Event © Richard Langdon / British Sailing Team

One of the greatest things about dinghy sailing is there's always something new to discover. If you want to improve your sailing skills and prepare for the season ahead then a visit to the 2015 RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show is a must.

Alongside the hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest boats, kit, and gadgets, loads of activities and events, the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show has some amazing FREE talks and coaching sessions lined up. Visitors will have access to a wealth of information and advice from top industry experts so you'll leave the show a better year - round sailor without getting wet!

Here we unveil the speaker line up for 2015:

Clive Grant - Army Sailing Association Regional Coach and Powerboat Trainer

Petrol handling and recovery techniques - Essential tips for those who volunteer for patrol boat duty at your sailing club. This talk is aimed at increasing your confidence, promoting good practice and tips on how to recover some of the more modern foiling classes.

Chris Tibbs - Meteorologist, RYA Weather Handbook Author

Weather, tides and forcasting - Sail faster and safer. Great tips on how to read local weather and tides to enable you to make the most of your time on the water.

Graham Forshaw - RYA Powerboat Trainer and Coach Assessor

Rig tuning - Top tips on how to set up your rig for various conditions. This is a hugely popular and informative demonstration using a fully rigged RS200.

Alan Williams - RYA Head Junior Class Coach

Start sailing - Learn the basics before you get afloat: points of sail, wind direction, steering and jargon explained.

Chris Watts - RYA Race Officials Education Officer

Racing Rules - Swot up on the latest rules and how they could affect you – submit your questions on Facebook before the show

Dave Mellor - RYA Coaching Development Manager

Posture and Hiking - Learn how to take the strain out of your back and knees whilst maximising leverage.

Jeremy Warren & Phil Kirk - Adventure cruisers

Adventure Cruising - Sailing around Britain in a Wayfarer - Jeremy Warren and Phil Kirk recount their record - breaking voyage around Britain.

Pete Vincent - 2ndhanddinghies.com

Boat Repairs - Pete's talk will cover expert advice on GRP boat repairs, maintenance and how to avoid unnecessary repairs.

Nick Thompson - Four Time Laser World Championship Medallist

Tips from the top - Nick will give sailors of all standards advice for sailing when it's super calm and super windy.

Stephen Park OBE - RYA Olympic Manager

Road to Rio - Get the latest news on the British Sailing Team's preparation for the Rio 2016 Games from Team Manager Stephen Park.

Nick Gill and Mark Heather - Head of Gill UK and Gill Sales Executive

Kit tips - Experts from Gill to give tips and advice on what kit you'll need depending on what type of sailing you'll be doing and what conditions you're likely to experience.

Visit the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show Facebook page and follow @DinghyShow over the coming weeks for more information about all our speakers.

The RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show 2015, in association with Yachts and Yachting, is held at the Alexandra Palace, London over the weekend of 28 February - 01 March.

To find out more about what's on the show and to book your tickets visit www.dinghyshow.org.uk

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