The RYA Dinghy Show

rya volvo dinghy show

The RYA is the only dinghy show participated by over 250 exhibitors, the crème de le crème in dinghy sailing, and thousands of dinghy enthusiasts from around the world. The show has been sponsored by the top car maker, Volvo, since 2000, and together with Suzuki, expect another spectacular dinghy show this March 6-7, 2010 in Alexandra Palace, London. The RYA Volvo Dinghy Show is a good venue to visit whether you’re a dinghy sailing newbie or a celebrated dinghy sailor. The show is fit for the whole family as there are lots of activity to do for the kids and the parents aside from feasting with your eyes different dinghy classes from around the world.

Up close and personal with different dinghies

try out some dinghy

If you’re planning to buy a dinghy but are confused with the wide class choices available, the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show is a good place to start looking. This year, more than 250 dinghy manufacturers are participating in the event so expect to see almost all dinghy classes up close come March. And if you want to up it up one knot, you can even try the dinghy and get a feel of how it’s like to sail it; however, you have to contend with it on a raised platform in the event venue. The dinghy manufacturer will also be there to answer all your questions and introduce personally their dinghy to you.

Soak up all dinghy information

dinghy sailing tips

One of the best parts about coming to the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show is to pick up tips and lessons for learning dinghy sailing from the crème de la crème in dinghy sailing. What could be better than hearing useful dinghy tidbits from Olympic gold medalists and other dinghy regatta champions face to face? That’s why it’s helpful to keep a note about the questions you want to ask from the champions because this opportunity comes only two days in a year.

Fun for the whole family

dinghy show prizes

The RYA Volvo Dinghy Show is not just fun for the daddies; there are a lot in store for the children as well. There’s a treasure hunt where fabulous prizes awaits the winning tot at the finish line – who knows your boy will go home with a replica of his favorite sailing dinghy plus some prize money to spare. And there are also virtual dinghy sailing games to be had in the event that even you couldn’t resist trying. All these plus more awaits the whole family during this year’s RYA Volvo Dinghy Show in Alexandra Palace in London come March.

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