50 yeaRS Of the miRROR ClaSS
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inghy historian David Henshall will be charting the past 50 years of the Mirror and the developments from the earliest ‘stitch and glue’ models to the modern Mirrors with their Morrison-designed interiors. Alongside David’s insightful main stage talk we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Mirror dinghy with a wonderful display of Mirror dinghies, of all shapes and sizes from across the years, in the West corridor.
Dinghy cruising and trailer sailing If you’ve been thinking about cruising in your dinghy but are unsure of what’s involved then this talk is for you. Consummate dinghy cruiser Ralph Roberts will be covering everything you need to know from what kit you’ll need and the best ways to stow it safely, to where to go cruising, what boat to choose, as well as the essentials of planning and preparation. Ralph has spent 12 years cruising his Wayfarer dinghy between London and Helsinki and has plenty of tales to tell and experience to share! You can chat with Ralph and see his dinghy on stand G36 (West Hall).
Racing rules go interactive Every four years the Racing Rules of Sailing are revised and published by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), the international authority for the sport. In this very informative coaching session,
‘racing rules explained’ Chris Watts, RYA race officials education officer, will explain how the rules have changed for 2013-2016, how the changes could affect your racing, as well as showcasing the new interactive RYA rules ebooks
Getting a good start If you want to be first over the startline and get the all-important clean air, then this is the session for you. Nick Thonpson (Sat) and Helena Lucas (Sun) will be sharing their top tips on getting a great start that could mean the difference between gold and silver. So if you want to lead the fleet then this is advice not to be missed!
SailX Championship returns Following the success of the inaugural RYA Dinghy Show SailX Championship at the 2012 show, the championship is back for 2013. This unique online game enables competitors to take part in a virtual regatta sailing against racers from all over the world in real time around
SCheDule 09.45
OpeNiNG CeRemONy with memBeRS Of the BRitiSh SailiNG team
10.00
ShOw OpeNS
maiN StaGe, hall 2 (WEST HALL)
10.30 11.15 12.00 12.45
Get the BeSt fROm yOuR laSeR
13.00 13.45 14.15 15.00
50 yeaRS Of the miRROR ClaSS
15.45
VOlVO Rya ChampiON CluB pReSeNtatiON (Sat ONly)
16.00
Rya CluB Of the yeaR awaRDS (Sat ONly) aND RS DeSiGN a Sail COmpetitiON (SuN ONly)
16.15
RS DeSiGN a Sail COmpetitiON awaRD pReSeNtatiON (SuN ONly)
16.30
tReaSuRe huNt pReSeNtatiON (Sat aND SuN)
Safety BOat haNDliNG GOiNG fOR GOlD OlympiC & paRalympiC CeleBRatiON
pRize DRawS aND pReSeNtatiONS the BOat pROjeCt DiNGhy CRuiSiNG aND tRaileR SailiNG
ON StaGe iN hall 1 (PANORAMA HALL)
PHOTO: Paul WyeTH/rya*
COaChiNG aRea – BeGiNNeRS tO eXpeRtS
11.00 12.00 13.00
RiG tuNiNG
14.00 15.00 16.00
tRapeziNG tipS
StaRt SailiNG GettiNG a GOOD StaRt ON the RaCe liNe
BOat fit BOOt Camp New RaCiNG RuleS
All information correct at the time of compilation.
March March 2013 RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2013 RYA Dinghy Show
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