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RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show : Two tickets for the price of one

by Emma Slater, RYA 12 Feb 2016 09:01 GMT 5-6 March 2016

Dinghy sailing fans can't afford to miss this fantastic RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show / Sailing World Cup ticket combo offer.

Purchase tickets to the 2016 RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show and your ticket will also give you free access to the spectator's area at the Sailing World Cup, Weymouth and Portland, on Saturday 11 June.

At the show you'll rub shoulders with sailings Olympic and Paralympic stars and Rio hopefuls, pick up loads of information and advice from leading experts on the main stage or at the interactive coaching sessions. Hundreds of exhibitor's stands fill the halls with everything you need from boats and gadgets, to kit and training. You can even get hands-on at the RYA Magic Marine Trapeze Rig or challenge your mates on the RS Sailing Simulator.

Activate your ticket while at the show, then in June head down to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy and take in all the action at the Sailing World Cup. The event will showcase some of the best sailors in the world and is your chance to support the British Sailing Team on home waters in what is their final showdown before the Olympics in Rio in August. It promises to be a real nail biter!

As well as taking in all the action on the water, enjoy the hustle and bustle of the boat park as the sailors prepare their boats for racing and get close to your favourite British and international sailors. You'll also be able to watch the racing live on the big screen in the 'seaside' inspired spectators area and there will be a number of shore-side activities, as well as opportunities to get afloat and try dinghy sailing, windsurfing and stand-up paddle boarding.

You can enjoy both these great events for just £10.00 for RYA members and £12.50 for non-members, but don't forget to activate your RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show ticket at the Sailing World Cup Stand at the show, located in the Panorama Hall. Simply visit the stand and complete the online registration for your FREE Sailing World Cup ticket which will be emailed to you.

You will also be able to purchase tickets for the final day of the Sailing World Cup (Sunday 12 June) where you'll have front row seats to the medal presentations.

Remember, tickets are limited so register or purchase your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

For more information about the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show and to purchase your tickets visit www.dinghyshow.org.uk and for more information about the Sailing World Cup, part of the UK Sport #EveryRoadtoRio events series, visit www.sailing.org/worldcup

Make sure you download the official RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show app for free, using the QR Code above or by searching for 'Dinghy Show' in the App store, Google Play or Amazon app store. The new-and-improved app features a full exhibitor list, interactive map, and schedule of talks.

Make your Dinghy Show date with the British Sailing Team!

Do you have a burning sailing question? Need some expert advice before the racing season, or want to find out how our British Sailing Team stars are shaping up in their preparations for Rio 2016?

You can pick the brains of Britain’s best at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show (5-6 March), where several top British Sailing Team talents and Olympic medallists will be on hand throughout the weekend to share their campaign experiences, tips and tricks.

London’s Alexandra Palace will once again be transformed into a dinghy sailor’s heaven as the annual show provides the perfect start to the dinghy sailing season, with talks and coaching sessions and all the latest boats and gear to get you sailing faster.

Whether you’ve never set foot in a dinghy or you’re already a seasoned pro, the show offers something for everyone and remains the only exhibition in the world dedicated exclusively to the sport – and what better time to celebrate than with the Olympic and Paralympic Games just six months away?

London 2012 silver medallists Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark, world number one windsurfer Bryony Shaw, Paralympic gold medallist Helena Lucas and the indomitable three-time World Champion Finn sailor Giles Scott will be among the British Sailing Team members on hand on Saturday 5 March.

On Sunday 6 March, two-time Olympic medal-winning windsurfer Nick Dempsey, 2012 silver medallist Luke Patience and the World Championship-winning Paralympic Sonar team of John Robertson, Hannah Stodel and Steve Thomas will be among the British Sailing Team stars available.

The team members will be giving an insight into their Games preparations in the ‘Road to Rio’ talk at 1245 (both days), and you can find out more about what it takes to build a medal-winning team at the British Sailing Team’s feature display in the Palm Court, where you can also buy replica kit from the team’s limited edition Zhik retail range.

If you’ve set your own sights on becoming a future medallist then the sailors will also be calling by the RYA British Youth Sailing/Volvo Cars stand, and RYA staff and representatives from Class Associations will share information and advice on how to get involved with all levels of racing from club or regional level through the British Youth Sailing Pathway.

British Sailing Team partners, Zhik, Harken and Marlow Ropes are among the exhibitors showcasing their latest gear and gadgets at the Show, so feel free to stop by to chat about how they might help your dinghy sailing needs.

Stay tuned to www.britishsailingteam.com in the coming weeks for the lowdown of where you can catch the sailors around the Show!

Tickets are on sale now, with reduced rates available for RYA members and RYA affiliated clubs (purchasing 10+ tickets).

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