What's on from the RYA at the RYA Dinghy Show?
by Becky Gilbert-Wood 23 Feb 2019 10:00 GMT
2-3 March 2019
RYA Dinghy Sailing Show © Paul Wyeth
The RYA will be on hand to share a wealth of knowledge and information at this year's RYA Dinghy Show in association with Yachts & Yachting and Suzuki.
Returning to Alexandra Palace on 02-03 March, the show is the perfect place to chat with many of the RYA's experts who will be happy to answer any of your questions - helping you to make the most out of your time on-the-water this year.
'Ask the RYA'
Sailing clubs can get one-to-one advice from RYA staff on a range of topics in the 'Ask the RYA' area in Panorama Hall throughout the weekend. From legal advice, to club development opportunities and information on racing and coaching, the RYA's experts will be on hand to help.
Clubs can also sign up for the RYA Club Briefing, hosted at 10:30 on Saturday morning for important notices and all the latest updates from the RYA.
British Keelboat Sailing (G18)
Ever wondered how to get into keelboat racing? Find out more about the RYA's match racing programmes, how to apply for the British Keelboat Academy, club versus club racing in the British Keelboat League and many other racing opportunities. Head to RS Sailing (B70-74) at 17:00 on Saturday for the launch of this year's British Keelboat League.
British Youth Sailing (G18)
This year's British Youth Sailing stand will focus on 'the adaptive sailor', a new focus on creating young sailors who can adapt easily to different boat classes and racing formats as Olympic classes sailing evolves to reach a new audience.
Don't miss the Marlow Ropes demos at 11:00 and 14:30 on both Saturday and Sunday featuring British Sailing Team stars, and bring your questions for the High Performance Management team at 11:15 on Saturday.
RYA Membership (G18)
There are many great benefits of RYA membership, drop by the stand to join or renew your membership and take advantage of exclusive show offers.
As well as supporting our lobbying activities, as a member, you'll also have access to specialist cruising, legal and technical boating advice from in-house experts, exclusive offers and discounts from over 80 member reward partners, helping you to keep down the cost of your boating.
RYA OnBoard (G18)
In its 13 years, RYA OnBoard has introduced more than 900,000 youngsters to sailing and windsurfing. Find out about the broader learning benefits of the sport, the upcoming Panerai Challenger Trophy and how you can get involved. Thinking of giving it a go? Have a try on the windsurfing simulator!
RYA Sailability (G18)
Come and meet the RYA Sailability team for information and advice on sailing opportunities for disabled people and those of us who may need specific support to get on-the-water.
If you're a sailing group or club, find out more about the new #MoreThanSailing campaign, being more inclusive or how to become a Sailability site.
Sailors, find out about the upcoming Multiclass Regatta and swap stories with Scots sailor, Rory McKinna, the youngest Brit to compete at the Para World Sailing Championships last year.
RYA Training (G18)
Whether you're looking to spend more time on-the-water, to travel, to compete, to work or to advance your career, find out more about the world's leading training programme for leisure and professional boaters.
Come along and speak to our expert team about the courses available, from adult and youth beginner courses to the newly launched RYA Foiling courses.
Take part in the show #RYAFoiling competition for your chance to win a 'First Flights' dinghy experience at an Andrew Simpson Sailing Centre, courtesy of Glide Free Foils.
RYA Publications (F42)
Over on stand F42, RYA Publications will be showcasing all the latest titles including RYA Foiling and the recently updated RYA Advanced Sailing. Both are available to purchase in print and eBook formats alongside other key publications.
Try your hand at WINDfoiling, SAILfoiling or even the Extreme Sailing Series AC45 with the 360 degrees Virtual Reality Oculus experience, or chill out on the book furniture and check out everything the wide range of eBooks has to offer on the giant iTab.
RYA members can take advantage of an exclusive 20% show discount.
And so much more...
A long-standing favourite in every dinghy sailor's calendar, the RYA Dinghy Show is the perfect start to the new sailing season. As well as expert advice, the RYA will also present a multitude of show features, including family-friendly and free activities and coaching in the Interactive Zone. With so much on, there's something for everyone at this year's show, and enough to keep you busy all weekend!
Get your ticket
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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