Speakers & Stages

10:30

Sarah Ayton and Sam Whaley welcome you to the show

11:00

A world of opportunity - see where dinghy sailing can take you

Sarah Ayton, Sam Whaley and Hannah Shelmerdine have all been on very different journeys with their dinghy sailing. Hear where the sport has taken them.

11:45

Preparing for Tokyo 2020

An exclusive insight into the world of the British Sailing Team featuring RYA with Olympic Performance Manager, Mark Robinson and other members of the British Sailing Team.  

12:30

Adventures in Nipegegi

Record breaking adventurers Will Hodshon and Rich Mitchell share their experiences about successfully circumnavigating non-stop around the coastline of mainland Britain non-stop in a Wayfarer.

13:15

Prize Presentations

The Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Awards (Saturday only)

RYA Musto Regional Youth Awards 2020 (Sunday only)

Balancing the power of the single-hander

Historian David Henshall talks about the development of modern single hander rigs that have driven the need for greater power from the hull. Find out more.

Dinghy sailing for a sustainable future

From the The Big Plastic Pledge to The Green Blue and The Final Straw, hear how these campaigns are protecting the waters we sail in

Hannah Mills, Bianca Carr and Kate Fortnam 

15:00

GBR National eSailing Championships - live gaming

Official launch of the free-to-play online game which provides players with an opportunity to race against friends, fellow sailors and real-world Olympic champions. 

16:00

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 2020

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 Great Hall Stage for the presentation

17:00

Sailing on Film

Be inspired by incredible footage on the big screen             

Learning from the Class Association Members' Satisfaction Survey

Victoria Lenz shares the latest RYA research on what's important to Class Association members and how it can used to benefit your class.

Inspiring a love for the sport

Hear from inspiring young sailors including British Sailing Team's Eilidh McIntryre and Kirstie Urwin talk about their experiences growing up in the sport. From lifestyle and confidence to responsibility and determination, find out what sailing can bring for youngsters and how to get involved.

Fundamentals of boat speed

Calling junior and youth sailors! Jonny McGovern uses a 420 dinghy to show you how to get more speed out of your double-handed boat.

Maximising media coverage for your event, however big or small

Mark Jardine, Yachtsandyachting.com and RYA Video Producer James Eaves give top tips on how to promote your sailing event and get maximum engagement. 

Stick's circumnavigation of Britain - the wrong way round!

Laser Sailor, Neil Peters, more famously known as Stick Daring tells about his incredible journey around the UK mainland in his 13ft one man Laser dinghy.

Dinghy sailing into the next decade

Leading coach and owner of SailingFast Duncan Hepplewhite on how Dinghy Sailing may evolve in the next decade and how to attract young people.

Time

Talk

11:00

More grip, less friction

Come and get a first-class insight into the development of dinghy lines and how they interact with various hardware options. David Mossman from Marlow Ropes explain how to maximise performance and retain strength in your ropes with an introduction to splicing and helpful tips on looking after your lines.

12:00

Talking Tactics with Mark Rushall

Whether you’re looking to understand wind shifts better, start fast, use a race compass, or get round the marks first, this talk will get you there

13:00

Get race fit with the British Sailing Team

Focusing on strength and fitness, all ages are welcome to join us for a fitness session with 'Trainer to the Team', Liam Mitchell who will get you race ready. 

14:00

Forecasting for success

Simon Rowell, British Sailing Team's Meteorologist gives top tips on how to get a good forecast quickly and apply it to your sailing, whether racing or cruising.

Rig Tuning with Michael McNamara

The return of a firm favourite, the ever popular Michael McNamara shows us how to set up your rig and make the most of your boat in all conditions.

Communication in the boat (Saturday only)

How to communicate when the pressure is on! Luke Patience and Eilidh McIntyre share their top tips on how to become a winning team.

eSailing Showcase (Sunday only)

Take part in a 'Virtual Regatta' at the Knowledge Zone and find out more about the GBR National Championships