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Introducing the new Class Association Stage at the 2018 RYA Dinghy Show

by Emma Slater, RYA 20 Feb 2018 17:24 GMT 3-4 March 2018
Class Association Stage V2 © Andy Green

Each year hundreds of exhibitors fill the halls of Alexandra Palace with all things related to dinghy sailing for the RYA Dinghy Show, presented by Suzuki in association with Yachts & Yachting and Gill (03-04 March), from boats and kit, to gadgets and clothing.

Amongst the many stands are the Class Associations that represent the hundreds of different dinghy classes in the UK.

This year some 50 Class Associations will be exhibiting at the show providing visitors with insights into the class, the boats and the many activities they have lined up each year. It's also the perfect chance to find out how you can get involved.

As well as being able to drop by the many stands around the show, this year we introduce the new Class Association Stage.

Visit the Class Association Stage, located in the Great Hall, throughout the weekend, to find out all about your favourite dinghy classes and what events and activities you can get involved with during the season ahead!

"This new stage will be a great addition to the show, giving the classes even more opportunities to showcase their class. With so many classes lined up to speak on the stage it really does go to show how diverse and popular dinghy sailing is in the UK", commented Celia Edgington, RYA Shows Manager.

Classes will be presenting throughout the weekend so check the full schedule available in the Show Guide (page 13) or download the Dinghy Show App.

Time Dinghy Class Association - Saturday

10.15 SailJuice Winter Series Prize Giving
11:00 National 18 Class Association
11:30 National Solo Class Association
12:00 B14 Class Association
12:30 International GP14 Class Association
13:00 National Squib Owners Association
13:30 National Firefly Association
14:00 Osprey Class Association
14:30 UK Fireball Class Association
15:00 UK Cadet Class Association
15:30 International Optimist Class Association
16:00 International 505 Class Association
16:30 Scorpion Class Association
17:00 International 14 Class Association
17:30 International UK Laser Association

Time Dinghy Class Association - Sunday

10:30 RS100 Class Association
11:00 Lightning 368 Class Association
11:30 Sprint 15 Class Association
12:00 RS Class Association
12:30 RS Feva Class Association
13:00 Waszp Class Association
13:30 Merlin Rocket Owners Association
14:00 Hornet Class Association
14:30 Sailability Class Association
15:00 International Topper Class Association
15:30 Enterprise Class Association
16:00 DZero Class Association

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