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 The British Sailing Team Sustainability Group share 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 and Liz Rushall ask a panel of young sailors 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 at 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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| 15:45 |
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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Sailing on film
Be inspired by incredible footage on the big screen
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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
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| 12:00 |
Project Scaramouche - the next steps
The project that inspired the sailing world and wider community - Jon Holt talks 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 |
Prize Presentation - TBC |
| 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 at 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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| 16.30 |
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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Be your own coach
Andy Rice talks to Olympic sailing coach, Paul Brotherton to find out his top tips on 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 |
Fit for Sailing
A British Sailing Team's strength and conditioning expert talks about and demonstrates what you can do to get fitter for the sailing season ahead
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16:00
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Trapezing Techniques
The trapeze rig will be used to demonstrate how you can improve your trapezing techniques - come and join in at the Knowledge Zone
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Women's Sailing Hub - Great Hall
*Talks and timings may be subject to change
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Saturday and Sunday |
| All day |
RYA Regional Development Officer Susie Moore
Susie will be on hand to answer any of your questions about how to get on the water and shares her knowledge on women's sailing sessions.
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TBC
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The Magenta Project: Accelerating women to the top of sailing
Come hear about how the not-for-profit organisation, The
Magenta Project, is supporting females in our sport and listen to some of their
stories.
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| TBC |
How to become a Race Official
Jacqui Roberts, RYA Race Officials Development Officer wants to see more women officials out on the race course. Come and find out how and why you should get involved.
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Sailors' Corner
*Talks and timings may be subject to change
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Saturday and Sunday |
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Come and chat to some of our sailing heroes, try the knot and splicing experience as well as the Wattbike challenge - Sailors TBC
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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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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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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 Associaiton
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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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Sailability
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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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Find books for your course at the RYA Shop
Our handy guide shows the books & DVDs that go with your course!