See the list of 2019 talks below. A new line-up will be announced later this year for the 2020 Show.
Main Stage - West Hall
*Talks and timings may be subject to change. Some talks are on one day only - make sure you check the schedule below:
Saturday talks
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10:15
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Shirley Robertson, Matt Sheahan and Annie Lush welcome you to the Show
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10:30
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Taking care of your playground (Saturday only)
Kate Fortnam from The Green Blue talks about how we can make our boating more environmentally sustainable and Kirsty Urwin from The British Sailing Team's Sustainability Group shares what they have been up to
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11:00
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Tribes and Trends
Celebrating the diversity of dinghy sailing - classes, sailors, clubs and more. Rob Andrews talks 'tribes' with our hosts
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11:45
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Sailing at the Invictus Games (Saturday only)
Andrew 'Pav' Taylor and Sadie Melling share their Invictus Games experience. Be inspired as they tell their incredible stories
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| 12:30 |
The Future of Dinghy Sailing - come and join the debate
Mark Jardine, Liz Rushall and Alistair Dickson ask a panel of young sailors including Luke Patience and Hannah Cockle about the future of the sport - come and join in!
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13:15
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Prize Presentations
The Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Awards (Saturday only)
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| 13:30 |
Weather forecasting for successful sailing
Whether you are a racer or cruiser, find out how to get a good forecast quickly and apply it locally to sub-grid levels. British Sailing Team's Meteorologist, Simon Rowell tells us how
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| 14:15 |
Foiling for You
Can anyone really foil? Paul Outram and Phoebe Twigg talk about first time foiling and how getting airborne might be easier than you think. Find out how, when and where to give it a go and learn more about the newly available RYA courses
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15:00
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Countdown to Tokyo 2020
Ian Walker gives an update on the British Sailing Team's preparations for Tokyo 2020 - find out all you need to know about the Olympic classes, sailors and adapting to Tokyo living
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| 15.30 |
Musto Junior Riders 2019 competition prize giving presented by Ian Walker |
| 15:45 |
Club of the Year 2018 winners, Notts County SC talk about how and why they applied and what winning has meant to them
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16:00
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RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year Awards supported by Gallagher (Saturday only)
Meet our finalists and find out which club will be crowned Club of the Year 2019
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| 16:30 |
Treasure Hunt Presentation
If you have taken part in the Treasure Hunt, don't miss your chance to win some fantastic prizes. You have to be in the audience to win so make sure you are at the Main Stage for the presentation
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17:00
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The Story of the International Moth
David Henshall tells us about the 90 years of continuous innovation not to mention some heroic failures - the story of the international Moth
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Sunday talks
| 10:15 |
Shirley Robertson, Matt Sheahan and Annie Lush welcome you to the Show |
| 10:30 |
Tribes and Trends
Celebrating the diversity of dinghy sailing - classes, sailors, clubs and more. Rob Andrews talks 'tribes' with our hosts
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| 11:15 |
Dinghy Cruising Adventures
Roger Barnes talks about his latest dinghy cruising adventures and gives advice for those getting ready for another
amazing year of cruising
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| 12:00 |
Project Scaramouche - the next steps
The project that inspired the sailing world and wider community - Jon Holt and students from Greig City Academy talk about what's next for Project Scaramouche
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| 12:45 |
Foiling for You
Can anyone really foil? Paul Outram and Phoebe Twigg talk about first time foiling and how getting airborne might be easier than you think. Find out how, when and where to give it a go and learn more about the newly available RYA courses
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| 13:30 |
RYA Regional Youth Champion Awards
Followed by
British Youth Sailing Recognised Club Presentation
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| 13:45 |
The Story of the International Moth
David Henshall tells us about the 90 years of continuous innovation not to mention some heroic failures - the story of the international Moth
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| 14:30 |
Weather forecasting for successful sailing
Whether you are a racer or cruiser, find out how to get a good forecast quickly and apply it locally to sub-grid levels. British Sailing Team's Meteorologist, Simon Rowell tells us how
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| 15.15 |
Countdown to Tokyo 2020
Ian Walker gives an update on the British Sailing Team's preparations for Tokyo 2020 - find out all you need to know about the Olympic classes, sailors and adapting to Tokyo living
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| 16.00 |
Sailing on Film
Be inspired by incredible footage on the big screen
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| 16.30 |
Treasure Hunt Presentation
If you have taken part in the Treasure Hunt, don't miss your chance to win some fantastic prizes. You have to be in the audience to win so make sure you are at the Main Stage for the presentation
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RYA Knowledge Zone - Panorama Hall
* Talks and timings may be subject to change
Saturday and Sunday
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Time
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Talk
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11:00
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Rig Tuning with Michael McNamara
Top tips on how to set up your rig for various conditions
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12:00
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Coach yourself quicker - with a little help from technology
Olympic Sailing coach Paul Brotherton talks to Andy Rice about the simple things you can do to improve your racing skills including the use of technology and data
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13:00
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Top tips for getting the most out of your Laser
Don't miss Sam Whaley, British Sailing Team Laser sailor giving his expert advice
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14:00
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Foiling technical tips
Double Olympic medallist and Moth sailor Simon Hiscocks talks through set up, gybing and tacking on the foils and how to interact with the boat
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| 15.00 |
Crewing with Saskia Clark (Saturday only)
Olympic gold medallist Saskia Clark gives her top crewing tips for success on the race course - how to build a consistent event series and planning the first beat
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| 15.00 |
Happy sails and sad sails - the art of downwind sailing (Sunday only)
Steve Cockerill, The Boat Whisperer gives tips on trimming to steer and how to avoid using your rudder for more speed downwind.
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16:00
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Fit for Sailing
Alex Hopson, British Sailing Team's strength and conditioning coach talks about and demonstrates what you can do to get fitter for the sailing season ahead
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Women's Sailing Hub - Great Hall
Come and join us at the Women’s Sailing Hub for an interesting line up of passionate and knowledgeable experts
*Talks and timings may be subject to change
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Saturday and Sunday |
| 10.30am - 4.30pm |
RYA Regional Development Officer Susie Moore
Susie will be on hand to answer your questions on how to get the most out of being on the water this season as well as top tips on getting more women on the water in 2019
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| 11am |
The Magenta Project: Accelerating women to the top of sailing
Annie Lush talks about how The Magenta Project is accelerating women to
the top of sailing, come and find out about the work they are doing |
| 12pm |
Q&As with RS:X sailor Bryony Shaw (both days) and Nacra 17 crew Kirsty Urwin (Sat) and Laura Marimon (Sun)
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| 1pm |
Beyond dinghy racing - opportunities in yachts and keelboats
Emma Wrixon and Rosie Povall from the British Keelboat Academy will be talking about opportunities available to women ranging from club racing to national competitions
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| 2pm |
Keen to get into volunteering? Could becoming a Race Official be for you?
The RYA is keen to see more women out on race courses either racing or in race management. Come and find out all about how you can get involved
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| 3pm |
Fitness Tips with Alex Hopson, the British Sailing Team's strength and conditioning coach |
| 3.30pm - 4.30pm |
RYA Regional Development Officer Susie Moore
Susie will be on hand to answer your questions on how to get the most out of being on the water this season as well as top tips on getting more women on the water in 2019
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Sailors' Corner
Test your knot tying skills on the Marlow Ropes knot pod or take on the Wattbike challenge or simply chill out with some of your sailing heroes
*Timings may be subject to change
| Time |
Saturday |
| All day |
Marlow knot tying pod, Wattbike challenge and get your face in the frame in the British Sailing Team cut out!! Don't forget to tweet your photos #dinghyshow |
| 11am |
Come
and have a chat to James Peters, British Sailing Team 49er sailor and Ian Walker, RYA Performance Director. Your chance to ask them any questions you may have
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| 12pm |
Splicing and knot tying with British Sailing Team's Luke Patience and Chris Grube. David Mossman from Marlow Ropes puts their skills to the test - come and see how they get on! |
| 1pm |
Olympic Gold medallist, Saskia Clark will be on Sailors's Corner to chat and answer any of your questions - come and say hello |
| 2pm |
Invictus Games Team UK sailors, Andrew 'Pav' Taylor and Sadie Melling will be around to talk about the Games in Sydney |
| 3pm |
Olympic RS:X sailor, Bryony Shaw will be on Sailors' Corner - come and find out how her preparations are going in the lead up to the trials |
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All day
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Marlow knot tying pod, Wattbike challenge and get our face in the frame in the British Sailing Team cut out!! Don't forget to tweet your photos #dinghyshow |
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Sunday |
| All day |
Marlow knot tying pod, Wattbike challenge and get your face in the frame in the British Sailing Team cut out!! Don't forget to tweet your photos #dinghyshow |
| 11am |
Come
and have a chat to Olympic RS:X sailor Bryony Shaw and Ian Walker, RYA Performance Director. Your chance to ask them any questions you may have
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| 12pm |
Splicing and knot tying with British Sailing Team's 49er FX crew Emily Covell, and 49er sailor Nick Robins. David Mossman from Marlow Ropes puts their skills to the test - come and see how they get on! |
| 1pm |
Project Scaramouche - students from Greig City Academy can tell you all about their adventures |
| 2pm |
Come and chat to British Sailing Team's Sam Whaley |
| 3pm |
Roger Barnes answers all of your dinghy cruising questions |
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All day
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Marlow knot tying pod, Wattbike challenge and get our face in the frame in the British Sailing Team cut out!! Don't forget to tweet your photos #dinghyshow |
Class Association Stage
Come to the Class Association Stage in the Great Hall to find out all about your favourite dinghy classes and what events and activities you can get involved with during the season ahead!
Classes will be presenting throughout the weekend so please see timings below and don't miss your chance to hear all about what's going on in 2019.
* Talks and timings may be subject to change
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Dinghy Class Association - Saturday
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10.30 |
Selden SailJuice Winter Series Prize Giving
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11:30
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International GP14 Class Association
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12:00
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Miracle Class Association
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12:30
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National Squib Owners Association
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13:00
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National 18 Class Association
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13:30
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National Solo Class Association
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14:00
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Lightning 368 Class Association
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14:30
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International UK Laser Class Association
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15:00
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National Firefly Class Association
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15:30
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B14 Class Association
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16:00
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Challenger Class Association
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16:30
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Model Yachting Association
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17:00
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SB20 Class UK
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| Time
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Dinghy Class Association - Sunday
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11:00
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Merlin Rocket Owners Association
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11:30
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British A Class Catamaran Association
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12:00
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Weta Class Association
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12:30
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Wayfarer Class Association
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13:00
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DZero Class Association
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13:30
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UK Cadet Class Association
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14:00
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Hornet Association
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14:30
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Osprey Class Association
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15:00
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RS Classes
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15:30
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Topper Class Association
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| 16:00 |
Waszp UK Class Association
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