Class association stage set to return to 2019 RYA Dinghy Show
by Becky Gilbert-Wood 20 Feb 2019 12:00 GMT
2-3 March 2019
RYA Class Association Stage © Paul Wyeth
The only show in the world dedicated to dinghy sailing, the RYA Dinghy Show in association with Yachts & Yachting and Suzuki will return to Alexandra Palace on 02-03 March.
Among this year's exhibitors are more than 80 class associations, providing visitors with insights into the class, the boats and the many activities they have lined up each year.
The RYA launched the Class Association Stage at the 2018 RYA Dinghy Show, featuring various different classes, spread throughout the weekend. The stage gave a platform to all exhibiting class associations, enabling them to speak to visitors about everything their class has to offer, and what was in store for the year ahead.
A resounding success, the Class Association Stage will be making a comeback at this year's show. With a full schedule of talks from all your favourite classes, it's the perfect opportunity to find out more about how to get involved.
RYA Shows and Promotions Manager, Celia Edgington commented: "The Class Association Stage was a popular addition to the 2018 show and we are delighted to announce its return this year. The 2019 show theme is #MyDinghyTribe as we celebrate our dinghy sailing communities and the diversity in our sport. So many of us would recognise our 'tribe' as the class we sail in, and we are lucky to have so many brilliant and varied classes here in the UK.
"It's great to once again see so many class associations at the show and we're pleased to be able to provide them with this opportunity to showcase everything they have to offer."
Classes will be presenting throughout the weekend so please take note of the timings below and don't miss your chance to hear all about what's going on in 2019. You can also view the schedule by picking up a copy of the official Show Guide (page 12) or downloading the Dinghy Show App.
Saturday 02 March
10.30 Selden SailJuice Winter Series Prize Giving
11:30 International GP14 Class Association
12:00 Miracle Class Association
12:30 National Squib Owners Association
13:00 National 18 Class Association
13:30 National Solo Class Association
14:00 Lightning 368 Class Association
14:30 International UK Laser Class Association
15:00 National Firefly Class Association
15:30 B14 Class Association
16:00 Challenger Class Association
16:30 Model Yachting Association
17:00 SB20 Class UK
Sunday 03 March
11:00 Merlin Rocket Owners Association
11:30 British A Class Catamaran Association
12:00 Weta Class Association
12:30 Wayfarer Class Association
13:00 DZero Class Association
13:30 UK Cadet Class Association
14:00 Hornet Association
14:30 Osprey Class Association
15:00 RS Classes
15:30 Topper Class Association
16:00 Waszp UK Class Association
*talks and timings may be subject to change
Get your tickets
As well as a full line up of expert talks and coaching sessions, you'll also discover hundreds of boats from beautiful classics to the very latest in cutting edge design along with clubs, classes, boat builders, holiday companies and much more!
Advance tickets are available at a special discount rate of £10.00 for RYA members and £12.50 for non-members. RYA clubs and large groups can also take advantage of a special discount price of £10.00 when booking six tickets or more. For those wanting a bit more of the action, discounted weekend tickets are available at £15.00 for RYA members and £18.75 for non-members. Don't forget up to four children go FREE with each paying adult.
You can buy tickets here or by calling the ticket hotline on 0844 858 9069.
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