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Welcome... …to the virtual RYA Dinghy Show 2021 presented by Suzuki with Yachts & Yachting.

We know nothing will replace the unique atmosphere of the physical event, but we’ve invested in what we hope is the best virtual recreation of the experience you would have at the show. At a time when many of us are staying at home, we’re excited to be able to offer a Dinghy Show that’s free of charge to visitors and completely accessible to people across the globe.

Enter the virtual show lobby and explore the show. Watch the world-class line-up of talks and interactive coaching sessions for all abilities with some of the industry’s biggest names. You can also explore our two halls filled with over 90 exhibitors offering discounts, launches, special guests and expert advice on their stands.

CONTENTS 4 ......... What’s on?

6 .......... How to visit 8 .......... The Suzuki Main Stage (Day 1 and Day 2 schedule) 10 ........ The Knowledge Zone (Day 1 and Day 2 schedule) 12 ........ Exhibitors

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You will find everything you need to get afloat, with boats to buy, class associations to talk to, clothes, kit, holidays, training, equipment and much more.

The show and all content can be accessed from any device and with so much on offer we recommend you plan your day in advance. You can find a full talk schedule and exhibitor list within this guide.

We’d like to thank our sponsors, exhibitors and visitors for continuing to support the RYA Dinghy Show. We hope you enjoy your weekend.

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What’s on?

The virtual RYA Dinghy Show has something for everyone. Whether you are a seasoned pro or enjoy cruising around the harbour, you’ll find plenty of experts to guide you throughout the weekend.

forecast to help you on the water, whether you are a racer or cruiser, and Michael McNamara returns with his top tips on rigging for all conditions.

Sailing Superstars Get your questions at the ready as we meet some of the Tokyo 2020 Team GB sailors on the Suzuki Main Stage and join RYA Racing Director Ian Walker as he chats with some of the biggest names in Olympic sailing. Get inspired and hear the inside story from Rio 2016 Nacra 17 gold medallist Santiago Lange, London 2012 Laser Radial gold medallist Xu Lijia, 1984 Finn gold medallist and America’s Cup star Russell Coutts and double gold medallist Shirley Robertson.

What’s on the Horizon?

Don’t miss our first live talk at the start of the show when host Hannah Diamond, RYA Director of Sport Development Rob Clark and Lee Timothy from Rockley Watersports reflect on the impact the past year has had on sailing and windsurfing and the opportunities that lie ahead for our sport.

Expert Tips Whatever your ability, you’ll find experts on hand to help you get the most out of your sailing.

Mark Rushall will be talking tactics and explaining the new ‘Racing Rules of Sailing’, whilst performance psychologists Chelsea Orme and Suze Burton-Wylie will discuss how to manage stress and pressure whilst out racing.

British Sailing Team meteorologist Simon Rowell returns to share his knowledge of how to use a

Throughout the show, the RYA will be on hand with a wealth of knowledge and information to help you get the most out of your time on the water…

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Ask the RYA RYA staff will be available to answer any questions you may have on club development and funding opportunities, support for clubs, training courses, legal information and general guidance.

Leaderboard and Treasure Hunt

EXHIBITION HALLS

Win some fantastic prizes by collecting points as you visit stands, halls, stages and talks.

You’ll find two exhibition halls packed with over 90 exhibitors including class associations, boat builders, holiday companies and some of the biggest names in marine retail. To find exhibitors, scroll through the ‘Exhibition Halls’, use the alphabetical ‘Exhibitor Index’ or use the ‘search bar’ at the top of the show page.

When visiting an exhibitor’s stand, click on the ‘live chat room’ to ask questions – you can chat via text / audio or video.

Eco Advice The RYA’s Kate Fortnam, Campaign Manager for The Green Blue, is joined by special guests on the main stage to share advice and practical steps that we can all take to protect our precious boating playground for future generations. You can also visit their stand in the ‘Exhibition Halls’.

Many exhibitors are offering exclusive offers for the show weekend only so if you love picking up a Dinghy Show bargain, scroll through all the exhibitors in the halls and make sure you don’t miss anything!

Suzuki Marine Drop by Suzuki’s stand to see their range of four-stroke outboards and find out why they’re a popular choice on club safety boats, coaching/chase boats and of course leisure craft. Suzuki’s experts will be on hand to talk about their greener Lean Burn Fuel Control System as well as showcasing safety boat packages with key boat builders such as Rigiflex, Ribcraft, BRIG and Excel Boats.

Yachts & Yachting Make sure you visit the Y&Y stand to take advantage of their special show offer on their Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting or Classic Boat magazines and get 6 issues for just £14.99, plus a free gift when you subscribe over the weekend saving up to 49% + free delivery.

RYA Membership Join or renew your RYA membership and enjoy exclusive show offers. Plus, the team will be on hand throughout the weekend to answer your membership questions.

TOP TIP! THE ‘CHAT’ FUNCTION IS THE BEST WAY TO INTERACT WITH OUR EXHIBITORS!

RYA Publications Members can take advantage of a special 20% show discount all weekend.

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RYA Racing Chat to the team about youth and junior racing programmes, keelboat racing and advice for clubs and classes to help get the most from their racing.

Learn how to get into coaching and progress this as a career, and discover the world of Race Officials.

How to visit Register for free by visiting

Exhibition Hall 1

www.dinghyshow.org.uk The show can be accessed from 10am to 5pm both Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February.

Suzuki Main Stage

Once registered, log in by using the links in your confirmation email or by visiting www.ryadinghyshow.vfairs.com and using the email address you registered with. As soon as you log in you’ll be taken to the show lobby and from there you will have access to the stages and exhibition halls. Use the banners or navigation bar to move your way around the show.

Stages and Speakers There are two stages at the show, the Suzuki Main Stage and the Knowledge Zone. These will host a line-up of world class inspirational speakers and interviews giving top tips, the best advice, inspiring content and more!

Watch the talks by clicking on the stage screen where you’ll find the talk schedule.

Simply click on the button next to the talk that you would like to watch. Don’t worry, speakers can’t hear or see you!

Knowledge Zone

Lobby, Info Desk & Social Hub

You don’t have to be a technical whizz to enjoy the show! Please see our ‘User Guide’ providing step by step tips on how to navigate the show, from accessing the show halls and interacting with exhibitors, to viewing the talks and collecting items in your show bag.

You can attend from wherever you are, and there is no limit to the number of times you can log in. The show can be accessed from a computer, mobile or tablet.

You don’t need to install any software to attend the show. However, it will work best using Chrome or Safari and you’ll need a good internet connection. You don’t need a webcam and microphone but they would make it easier to interact with others.

Exhibition Hall 2

DOWNLOAD YOUR ‘USER GUIDE’ HERE Exhibition Halls Visit the Exhibition Halls where you’ll find over 90 exhibitors. Have a good look around by scrolling through the stands in both halls.

To find an exhibitor, you can click on a stand, use the ‘Exhibitors Index’ at the bottom left of your screen or use the search bar at the top of the page by typing in an exhibitor’s name or keywords.

To visit the next stand, remember to click ‘Back to Floor’ to return to the Exhibition Hall.

To chat to an exhibitor, click on the ‘Chat’ tab to be taken into the live exhibitor chat room. You can either take part in a group chat where one of the staff will pick up your enquiry or initiate a private chat where you can chat using text, audio or video.

INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL HELP : For technical enquiries, please email ryadinghyshow@getvfairs.io or click on the ‘Information Desk’ on the navigation bar or in the ‘Lobby’.

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The Suzuki Main Stage SATURDAY 27th FEBRUARY* On Demand

Kit Picks with Y&Y - Join Yachts & Yachting magazine editor Rob Peake for his kit review, featuring products from show exhibitors plus the latest water sports equipment.

10.15

What’s on the Horizon? - Host Hannah Diamond, RYA Director of Sport Development Rob Clark and Lee Timothy from Rockley Watersports reflect on the impact the pandemic has had on sailing and windsurfing and the opportunities that lie ahead for our sport.

11.00

Chat with Olympic Gold Medallist Hannah Mills Hannah will be answering your questions and sharing her emotional experience preparing for the Tokyo Olympic Games.

13.00

RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year, supported by Gallagher - We reveal which of the ten finalists will be crowned Club of the Year. Tune in to support the finalists.

14.15

Get ‘Blown Away’ with Natasha Lambert - Hear how quadriplegic sip and puff sailor Natasha went from dinghy sailing to completing her biggest challenge yet when she crossed the Atlantic.

15.00

Concours d’Elegance (Boat of the Show) - Ben Saxton and Mark Jardine talk dinghy classes and reveal the Boat of the Show!

16.00

Sailing Legends with Ian Walker - Join RYA Racing Director Ian Walker as he chats with some of the biggest names in Olympic sailing. Get the inside story from Rio 2016 Nacra 17 gold medallist Santiago Lange, London 2012 Laser Radial gold medallist Xu Lijia, 1984 Finn gold medallist and America’s Cup star Russell Coutts and double gold medallist Shirley Robertson.

* Talks and timings may be subject to change

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SUNDAY 28th FEBRUARY* On Demand

What’s on the Horizon? - Host Hannah Diamond, RYA Director of Sport Development Rob Clark and Lee Timothy from Rockley Watersports reflect on the impact the pandemic has had on sailing and windsurfing and the opportunities that lie ahead for our sport.

Kit Picks with Y&Y - Join Yachts & Yachting magazine editor Rob Peake for his kit review, featuring products from show exhibitors plus the latest water sports equipment.

10.30

Meet Team GB Sailors - Get your questions at the ready as we meet the Tokyo 2020 Team GB sailors.

12.00

Dinghy Cruising Adventures with Roger Barnes Pick up some top tips on how to prepare, stay safe and make the most of your trip!

Followed by… RYA Dinghy Cruising Trails launch

13.00

Protecting our Playground - Sustainable sailing for cleaner, healthier waters. The Green Blue’s Kate Fortnam is joined by members of the British Sailing Team to discuss best practice to protect the environment.

Followed by... University Sailing Sustainability Challenge - Award Ceremony - We announce this year’s winners with new sponsor, OceanR.

14.00

All About Windsurfing - Windsurfing guru Sam Ross interviews the British Sailing Team’s Emma Wilson and Tom Squires. Olympian Dave Hackford joins them to discuss the new water sports including wing foiling that have taken off here in the UK.

15.00

Virtual Racing Grand Final - Tune in for the live final of the eSailing Winter Club Championship. Commentary from Mark Jardine of YachtsandYachting.com and Olympic medallist and Team GB sailor Stuart Bithell.

16.15

Seven Dinghies for Seven Decades - Join sailing historian David Henshall as he travels back in time to the very first show in 1952 and examines one boat per decade that helped define the time.

Join the live debate!

* Talks and timings may be subject to change

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The Knowledge Zone SATURDAY 27th FEBRUARY* On Demand

RS Kids Takeover - Fun with Jake, prizes up for grabs, activities and quizzes to keep your young sailors entertained.

11.30

The Racing Edge - Interview and top tips from GB’s ILCA stars Alison Young, Elliot Hanson and Lorenzo Chiavarini.

12.00

Talking Tactics and Rules - Mark Rushall talks tactics for the beat, run and start, plus an update on the ‘Racing Rules of Sailing’.

13.45

Decision Making Under Pressure Performance psychologists Chelsea Orme and Suze Burton-Wylie discuss how to manage stress and pressure on the race course.

15.30

Coach Yourself to Success Feva Class and British Keelboat Academy Coach Niall Myant talks about recreating the coach’s eye, measuring performance rather than guessing, solo exercises and sources of information and ideas to make every session count.

16.30

Forecasting Afloat - British Sailing Team meteorologist Simon Rowell returns to share his knowledge of how to use a forecast on the water.

* Talks and timings may be subject to change

Here are just a few of the fantastic talks and demos Saturday & Sunday – Live Boat Repair Workshops Drop by the West Country Boat Repairs stand where there will be live workshop demos taking place every hour starting at 10.30am. From simple gel ding repairs to repairing damaged foils and how to leak test your boat, Pete Vincent will be on the stand all weekend to show you how.

Visit the stand to find out more.

Saturday & Sunday at 11.00 Visit the Technical Marine Supplies stand to hear a talk – ‘Dynamic Rig Tuning with Cyclops Marine’s Smart Range’ with the technical team from Cyclops Marine.

Saturday at 11.00 On the Ronstan Stand, Mike O’Donovan, eSailing champion and newly signed sponsored sailor, will be available to chat all things virtual.

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Over in the Knowledge Zone it’s time to get technical and find out how you can get the competitive edge out on the water.

SUNDAY 28th FEBRUARY* On Demand

RS Kids Takeover - Fun with Jake, prizes up for grabs, activities and quizzes to keep your young sailors entertained.

On Demand

Forecasting Afloat - British Sailing Team meteorologist Simon Rowell returns to share his knowledge of how to use a forecast on the water.

11.15

Connect with Coaching - Olympian and RYA Coach Stevie Morrison joins the RYA’s Dave Mellor and Tim Cross to launch the new ‘Connect with Coaching’ video series. Tune in as they discuss how the new resources can be used by club and class coaches to support the development of their coaching activity.

12.30

Let’s Talk Rigging - Mike McNamara shares his top tips on how to rig your boats in different conditions.

14.30

The Boat Whisperer - Rudderless steering for high performance with Steve Cockerill.

On Demand

Towing Top Tips and Trailer Maintenance - join industry expert, Ian Jubb.

On Demand

Boat Repair Workshop - join Pete Vincent. You can also see his live repair workshops on his stand in the exhibitor hall over the weekend.

* Talks and timings may be subject to change

s taking place on the stands in the exhibition halls…

Saturday at 14.00 The Streaker Class stand will be hosting a LIVE TALK with Tom Gillard. Hear all about Tom’s remarkable achievements in the class and his top tips for sailing fast! Visit the Streaker stand to register and join the session.

Saturday & Sunday at 14.00 The Osprey stand will be hosting an illustrated talk from David Downs about the 2018 Osprey ROI Race. They are also holding quizzes and karaoke sessions. Pop by and join in the fun.

Sunday at 11.00 Visit the Ronstan stand to hear the A-Class Association discussing the A-Class development and programs and answer questions about this wonderful class.

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Exhibitors SB20 UK Class Association www.sb20class.com

CLASS ASSOCIATIONS 420 GBR Class Association www.gbr420.uk

Streaker Class Owners Association www.streaker-class.org.uk

Albacore Class Association www.albacore.org.uk

The UK Sprint 15 Class Association www.sprint15.com

Challenger Class Association www.challenger-sailing.org.uk

UK Fireball Class Association www.fireballsailing.org.uk

Comet Class Association www.cometsailing.org.uk

UK Wayfarer Association www.wayfarer.org.uk

Drascombe Association www.drascombe-association.org.uk

UKLA www.laser.org.uk

D-Zero Class Association www.d-zerosailing.org

Yachting World Dayboat Association www.ywdb.co.uk

Flying Fifteen Association www.flying15.org.uk Hadron H2 Class Association www.h2class.uk

OTHER AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS Blind Sailing UK www.gbrblindsailing.co.uk

Hansa Class Association (UK) www.hansaclass.org.uk

RestartSailing www.restartsailing.org

International 10 Square Metre Canoe Class www.intcanoe.org.uk International GP14 Class Association www.gp14.org

CLUBS AND TRAINING Amateur Yacht Research Society www.ayrs.org

International OK Dinghy Association www.okdinghy.co.uk

Andrew Simpson Centres www.andrewsimpsoncentres.org

International Topper Class Association www.itca-gbr.co.uk

Blackwater Sailing Club www.blackwatersailingclub.org.uk

IOCA www.optimist.org.uk

Dinghy Cruising Association www.dinghycruising.org.uk

K1 Class Association www.k1association.co.uk

Grafham Water Sailing Club www.grafham.org

Lark Class www.larkclass.org

Hayling Ferry Sailing Club www.hfsc.org.uk

Merlin Rocket Owners Association www.merlinrocket.co.uk

Horning Sailing Club/Three Rivers Race www.horning-sailing.club

Nacra 15 Class Association www.nacra15.co.uk

OGA, The Association for Gaff Rig Sailing www.oga.org.uk

National 18 Foot Class www.national18.com

Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre for Wales www.plasmenai.co.uk

National Firefly Class Association www.fireflyclass.co.uk

Port Of Plymouth Sailing Association www.ppsa.org.uk

National Solo Class Association www.solosailing.co.uk

Ranelagh Sailing Club www.ranelaghsc.co.uk

Osprey Class Association www.ospreysailing.org

Redditch Sailing Club www.redditchsc.co.uk

Phantom Class Association www.phantomclass.org.uk

Rockley Watersports www.rockley.org

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Royal Hospital School www.royalhospitalschool.org/co-curricular/sailing

CLOTHING Andark www.andark.co.uk

Royal Torbay Yacht Club www.rtyc.org

C’est La Vie Jewellery Ltd www.cestlaviejewellery.com

Royal Varuna Yacht Club www.varuna.org

Great Alternative Stores Limited www.greatalternativestores.com

Solway Yacht Club www.thesyc.co.uk

Musto www.musto.com

UKSA www.uksa.org

Nacra Sailing www.nacrasailing.com

Whitstable Yacht Club www.wyc.org.uk

Ronstan www.ronstan.com Rooster Sailing Ltd www.roostersailing.com

BOAT RETAILERS Drascombe by Churchouse Boats Ltd www.drascombe.uk

Sacqua Ltd www.sacqua.com

Dynamic-Sailing www.dynamic-sailing.com

Sailingfast Ltd www.sailingfast.co.uk

Dzero.co.uk www.dzero.co.uk

Shipmates www.shipmatesonline.com

Honnor Marine Classics Ltd www.honnormarine.co.uk

Solite Boots www.soliteboots.eu

LaserPerformance www.laserperformance.com

Typhoon International Ltd www.typhoon-int.co.uk

Nacra Sailing www.nacrasailing.com

World Leisurewear Ltd www.worldleisurewear.com

P&B www.pinbax.com RS Sailing www.rssailing.com

RIGS, SAILS & COVERS Allen www.allenbrothers.co.uk

Sail and Sport www.sailandsport.co.uk

Clamcleats Ltd www.clamcleat.com

Sailingfast Ltd www.sailingfast.co.uk

LaserPerformance www.laserperformance.com P&B www.pinbax.com Rain And Sun Dinghy Covers www.rainandsun.co.uk Sea Sure Ltd www.sea-sure.co.uk Selden Mast Ltd www.seldenmast.com

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Exhibitors EQUIPMENT & ENGINES

SERVICES

Allen www.allenbrothers.co.uk

Allen www.allenbrothers.co.uk

Andark www.andark.co.uk

Barton Marine Equipment Ltd www.bartonmarine.com

Barton Marine Equipment Ltd www.bartonmarine.com

Beat Racing Ltd www.beat-racing.co.uk

Drascombe by Churchouse Boats Ltd www.drascombe.uk

Dynamic-Sailing www.dynamic-sailing.com

Dynamic-Sailing www.dynamic-sailing.com

Funky Monkey Design Ltd www.funkymonkeyboatnames.co.uk

Dzero.co.uk www.dzero.co.uk

Great Alternative Stores Limited www.greatalternativestores.com

Harken UK www.harken.co.uk

Ood-online.com www.ood-online.com

Marlow Ropes www.marlowropes.com

Philippa Netscher Photography www.pipsphotos.com

Nacra Sailing www.nacrasailing.com

Sailboat Trailers www.sailboattrailers.co.uk

P&B www.pinbax.com

Sailrace Systems www.sailracesystems.com

Rain And Sun Dinghy Covers www.rainandsun.co.uk

West Country Boat Repairs www.westcountryboatrepairs.co.uk

Ronstan www.ronstan.com

World Leisurewear Ltd www.worldleisurewear.com

Sacqua Ltd www.sacqua.com

HOLIDAYS

Sailboat Trailers www.sailboattrailers.co.uk

Andrew Simpson Centres www.andrewsimpsoncentres.org

Sailingfast Ltd www.sailingfast.co.uk

Minorca Sailing www.minorcasailing.co.uk

Sea Sure Ltd www.sea-sure.co.uk

Rockley Watersports www.rockley.org

Selden Mast Ltd www.seldenmast.com

Seafarer Cruising & Holidays www.seafarersailing.co.uk

Spinlock Ltd www.spinlock.co.uk

PUBLICATIONS

Suzuki Marine www.marine.suzuki.co.uk

Amateur Yacht Research Society www.ayrs.org

Technical Marine Supplies www.technicalmarinesupplies.co.uk

Fernhurst Books www.fernhurstbooks.com Philippa Netscher Photography www.pipsphotos.com RYA Publications www.rya.org.uk Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting www.yachtsandyachting.co.uk

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