Two Albacores will be at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026
by Mike Banner 18 Feb 17:42 GMT
21-22 February 2026
2025 Noble Marine Albacore Nationals at the WPNSA © David Beer
On the water Albacores are known for close competitive racing, however even on land at the RYA dinghy and watersports show at Farnborough this weekend you can also see two Albacores within a few metres of each other!
On the class stand B40 is one of the newest Albacores 8264 owned by Shetland sailor Steven Brown (who is making a long trip to be at the show) with his boat appearing in its fully fitted out state following a second at last year's Nationals and a trip over the pond to the Internationals.
Only a few metres away (in fact just across the walkway) is the UK association demo boat in a capsized state in the RYA Knowledge zone where multiple National and International Albacore champion and sailmaker Michael McNamara will be using the Albacore to demonstrate the essence of sail tuning in his iconic talk taking place each day of the show at 15.30 (not to be missed whatever class you sail!).
Albacore sailors will be on the B40 stand throughout the show, happy to chat with everyone and supported by videos and information on this popular two person boat that has stood the test of time for well over 70 years.