RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show

For a family of sailing and watersports enthusiasts, the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show offers a fun-filled, interactive, and engaging day out.

Enjoy a packed schedule of talks and live demonstrations with industry experts and personalities. As well as over 160 exhibitors all under one roof. The show is set to inspire the next generation of sailors, windsurfers, wingers and paddlers with a whole host of family friendly activities.

Get your tickets in advance and save

RYA members and children 15 and under go free! Adult tickets start at £14, buy in advance and save.

What’s on for families?

Sail on dry land with our simulators and virtual reality experiences, or search for clues and prizes in the Treasure Hunt

Take a spin on the sailing simulator

Take a spin on the sailing simulator

young girl using the wind surfing simulator

Jump on board the windsurfing simulator

a very young boy wearing VR headset

Fly across the water in VR

close up of a child participating in the the treasure hunt

Join the treasure hunt

Pop on a pair of VR goggles and experience the thrill of foiling, dinghy sailing and windsurfing. With the RYA 360 virtual reality experience, you’ll experience the sensation of flying across the water.

Perfect your crewing skills on the trapeze rig. Strap into a harness and practice tacking with an experienced instructor to guide you through. Or head to the Cadet Class Association stand and experience sailing on dry land with a fully rigged boat with a spinnaker and fans to fill the sails.

For children of all ages, make sure they enter the Treasure Hunt to win some amazing prizes! On arrival, pick up a map and navigate around the hall collecting clues and treasure from exhibitors along the way. Find all the clues and you’ll also have the chance to win prizes. The draw takes place on the Sunsail Main Stage at the end of the day, so make sure you stick around!

Round off the day with a tasty treat from the food court and the Rockley Clubhouse.