Join us at the RYA Dinghy Show 2018: Full speaker line-up announced

by Susie Nation-Grainger 25 Jan 2018 10:30 GMT 3-4 March 2018

RYA Dinghy Show 2018 © Paul Wyeth

The RYA Dinghy Show presented by Suzuki in association with Yachts & Yachting and Gill is the only show in the world dedicated exclusively to dinghies! Returning to Alexandra Palace, London over the weekend of 03-04 March, this year the theme is #dinghysailingforlife – celebrating a lifetime sport for all.

As well as the hundreds of exhibitors showcasing everything you need to get out on the water, the show will feature a brand new line up of talks and coaching sessions from world-class experts, as well as keeping in some of the firm favourites.

Olympic gold and silver medallist Saskia Clark and Olympic sailor and sports presenter Stevie Morrison will be joining forces to host on the Suzuki Main stage and the RYA Knowledge Zone throughout the weekend.

Here's the speaker line up for 2018:

Suzuki Main Stage

Time	Talk
1030	Unregatta Regatta- the future for youth sailing? Mark Jardine and Simon Cox Highly innovative courses and race rules for youth. Developed to bring more fun into sailing and taking the world by storm!
1115	Record breaking Dinghy Cruising Challenge Phil Slade and Mark Belamarich Mark and Phil’s spectacular voyage of 309.25 nautical miles was recognised by Guinness World Records as the longest distance ever sailed in a double handed dinghy
1200	Foiling into the future Alan Hillman The latest developments in foiling, how to get started, what’s next and the new foiling course
1245	A life of an innovator –the Ian Proctor Centenary David Henshall From where it all started to the iconic designs we know and love today
1330	Prize Presentations- RYA Regional Youth Champion Awards (Sunday only)
1345	My Life in Sailing Ian Walker So many adventures, so much to tell! Olympics, Volvo Ocean Race, professional sailing and family fun!
1430	Fuelling your sailing performance Nigel Mitchell & British Sailing Team’s Henrietta Dutton-Williamson and Hannah Mills Advice for what to eat to prepare for racing or just a day on the water- watch demos on how to make these healthy snacks
1515	America’s Cup- What’s next? Round up of the 35^th America’s Cup event. Hear all about Red Bull’s Youth America’s Cup and Land Rover BAR Academy’s amazing victory in Bermuda
1600	RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year Award Awards presented to five finalists and overall winner announced (Saturday only)
1630	Treasure Hunt Presentation

RYA Knowledge Zone

1100	Perfect Starts Helena Lucas How to get the perfect start- keeping calm and in control of emotions
1200	Strength and conditioning British Sailing Team’s Alex Hopson Find out how to get race fit with Alex and some sailors from the Team.
1300	Rig Tuning Michael McNamara Top tips on how to set up your rig for various occasions. This is a hugely popular and informative demonstration using a fully rigged RS200
1400	Steering to trim- how to get speed around the racetrack Steve Cockerill, The Boat Whisperer, Rooster Sailing
1500	Building coaching in your club or class association RYA Coaching Development Manager, Dave Mellor Find out how the RYA Coaching Development Team can support your club or class to grow its coaching
1600	Hiking Posture – how to be fast and injury free RYA Coaching Development Manager, Dave Mellor An insight into what hiking techniques work best and how to avoid hiking injuries

*Talks and timings may be subject to change

Brand new stages

As well as a brand new line up of speakers there will also be two brand new stages.

Women's sailing is thriving in the UK like never before and for the first time at the show there's an area dedicated to solely to this. The Women's Sailing Hub will showcase inspirational female sailors including Paralympic Gold Medallist Helena Lucas, British Sailing Team's Penny Clark and Hannah Mills plus the sailors from the Magenta Project.

Also new for 2018 is the Class Association Stage located in the Great Hall where you can find out everything you need know about your favourite class including what events are coming up in the season ahead and how to get involved.

The full line up for these stages can be found on the Dinghy Show website.

Get your tickets in advance and save on the door

At the show you will find all the latest gear from top sailing brands plus hundreds of dinghies from beginner boats to the latest in high performance design. There's also training centres, sailing clubs, class associations, boat builders, holiday companies as well as the interactive features and activities to inspire sailors of all ages.

Advance tickets are available at a special discount rate of £10.00 for RYA members and £12.50 for non-members. RYA affiliated clubs can also take advantage of a special ticket price of £10 when booking six tickets or more. Don't forget two children go free with each paying adult as well.

Anyone buying a ticket in advance will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a Suzuki powered safety boat for their club.

You can buy tickets here or by calling the ticket hotline on 0844 858 9069.