Hear all the latest updates, specialist advice, inspirational stories and Q&As with some of our best-known sailors, windsurfers, and watersports professionals.
Or find out what’s on across the Sunsail Main Stage, Knowledge Zone and Coaching Corner below.
*All talks and timings may be subject to change
Sunsail Main Stage
Kate Fortnam, The Green Blue Campaigns Manager, leads a discussion with World Sailing reps, Peter Palmer from Circular Flow, Sustainable Extricko’s Joe Penhaul-Smith and RYA Sustainability Manager Phil Horton. Hear more about the industry’s work to find solutions to the disposal of end-of-life equipment and kit, as well as ways watersports users can play their part in reusing, upcycling and recycling their gear.
Knowledge Zone
Nick Scott, RYA Director of Racing and Hannah Wilcox, Pathway Manager launch the RYA's new Pathway Club initiative.
Sunsail Main Stage
Mark Rushall will help set you up with some winning start line strategies and key tips for those all-important early race decisions.
Knowledge Zone
Holly Bassett's interactive session will share the perfect warm up, injury prevention tips and fitness advice.
Coaching Corner
Superstar sailors Ellie Aldridge, Hannah Diamond and Dylan Fletcher recount their respective history-making feats at the Olympic Games and America's Cup last summer with Ellie's coach Stevie Morrison sharing his experiences through a coaching lens. Dylan will also talk to us about the adrenaline-packed SailGP season as the new Emirates GBR SailGP Team driver.
Sunsail Main Stage
Peter Hart shares the secrets behind nailing the elusive gybe whatever level you are.
Knowledge Zone
Find out how the Scorpion class has supported young sailors to be competitive on a budget through coaching and upcycling.
Coaching Corner
Cruising tales and how to start your dinghy cruising adventure with Roger Barnes and Sarah Jarman.
Sunsail Main Stage
James Hardy and Mia Adcock explore common themes to progress every aspect of your wingfoiling.
Knowledge Zone
Holly Bassett gives her expert advice including essential kit and techniques for paddling in all conditions and locations.
Coaching Corner
Join The Green Blue to celebrate University Sailing Clubs from across the UK for implementing environmental best practice, achieving a more sustainable future.
Sunsail Main Stage
Rob Howlett and special guests explore the many and varied careers that your water-based passions can lead you to.
Knowledge Zone
Top tips for helping women and girls to get active and stay on the water. Come and chat to some of our favourite female sailors to find out how watersports have brought fun and friendships to their lives.
Coaching Corner
Dougal Henshall presents an evolutionary journey of the most diverse and exciting dinghy scene in the world.
Sunsail Main Stage
Michael McNamara returns, sharing his expert rigging knowledge to set you up for success.
Knowledge Zone
Jenna Gibson, women's windsurfing speed world record holder and four times Slalom World Windsurfing Champion shares her extraordinary journey to the top.
Sunsail Main Stage
James Hardy and Mia Adcock talk all things wings, foils, and boards to get you up and flying.
Coaching Corner
Tom Morris and Dylan Fletcher explore how to get the best out of your time on the water using easily accessible data.
Knowledge Zone
Para sailors Toby Owen and Anthony Williams and coach Becky Ellis will also take a look back at their past year in the RS Venture Connect, including competing at a home World Championships, and will explore the varied on-water world for sailors with disabilities.
Sunsail Main Stage
Come and say hello to kiting superstar Ellie Aldridge.
Coaching Corner
SailGP’s fast and furious racing finally returns to UK waters for the highly-anticipated Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth on July 19-20. Find out how you can be there and witness the thrill of the most exciting racing on water.
Sunsail Main Stage
Adam Parry and Sheffield Hallam University explore the maths behind the Portsmouth Yardstick numbers to help you get the most out of your mixed fleet racing.
Knowledge Zone
Peter Hart helps you avoid the five common mistakes in wave sailing.
Coaching Corner
Hear all the trials and tribulations from Steve Bowens about his and Simon Osborne's last quest to wing foil around the UK.
Sunsail Main Stage
British Sailing Team meteorologist Simon Rowell will help you dig into the forecast and work out how to harness the breeze to your tactical advantage.
Knowledge Zone
Marlow ropes share their Dyneem splicing tops & tricks for each system in your boat.
Coaching Corner
Join us on the Sunsail Main Stage to see if your name is drawn out of the hat for the chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Sunsail Main Stage
The Yachting Journalists' Association will be unveiling the winners of its coveted Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards for 2024.
Sunsail Main Stage
Hear all the trials and tribulations from Steve Bowens about his and Simon Osborne's lastest quest to wing foil around the UK.
Sunsail Main Stage
British Sailing Team's ILCA sailor, Sam Whaley shares his hiking and fitness top tips for peak performance.
Knowledge Zone
Marlow ropes share their Dyneem splicing tops and tricks for each system in your boat.
Coaching Corner
Nick Scott and Hannah Wilcox launch the RYA's new Pathway Club initiative.
Sunsail Main Stage
Mark Rushall will help set you up with some winning start line strategies and key tips for those all-important early race decisions.
Knowledge Zone
Holly Bassett's interactive session will share the perfect warm up, injury prevention tips and fitness advice.
Coaching Corner
Superstar sailors including Ellie Aldridge, Hannah Diamond and Nick Robins recount their respective history-making feats at the Olympic Games and America's Cup last summer. Ellie's coach Stevie Morrison will also share his experiences through a coaching lens.
Sunsail Main Stage
Peter Hart shares the secrets behind nailing the elusive gybe whatever level you are.
Knowledge Zone
Find out how the Scorpion class has supported young sailors to be competitive on a budget through coaching and upcycling.
Coaching Corner
Cruising tales and how to start your dinghy cruising adventure with Roger Barnes and Sarah Jarman.
Sunsail Main Stage
James Hardy and Mia Adcock explore common themes to progress every aspect of your wingfoiling.
Knowledge Zone
Holly Bassett gives her expert advice including essential kit and techniques for paddling in all conditions and locations.
Coaching Corner
Join Sunsail for an exciting announcement with British Sailor and Sunsail Ambassador Dee Caffari and Director of Sport Development Rob Clark.
Sunsail Main Stage
Rob Howlett and special guests explore the many and varied careers that your water-based passions can lead you to.
Knowledge Zone
Top tips for helping women and girls to get active and stay on the water. Come and chat to some of our favourite female sailors to find out how watersports have brought fun and friendships to their lives.
Coaching Corner
Dougal Henshall presents an evolutionary journey of the most diverse and exciting dinghy scene in the world.
Sunsail Main Stage
Michael McNamara returns, sharing his expert rigging knowledge to set you up for success.
Knowledge Zone
Jenna Gibson, women's windsurfing speed world record holder and four times Slalom World Windsurfing Champion shares her extraordinary journey to the top.
Sunsail Main Stage
James Hardy and Mia Adcock talk all things wings, foils, and boards to get you up and flying.
Coaching Corner
Tom Morris and Nick Robins explore how to get the best out of your time on the water using easily accessible data.
Knowledge Zone
Para sailors Toby Owen and Anthony Williams and coach Becky Ellis will take a look back at their past year in the RS Venture Connect, including competing at a home World Championships, and will explore the varied on-water world for sailors with disabilities.
Sunsail Main Stage
Come and say hello to kiting superstar Ellie Aldridge.
Coaching Corner
Kate Fortnam, The Green Blue Campaigns Manager, leads a discussion with World Sailing reps, Peter Palmer from Circular Flow, Sustainable Extricko’s Joe Penhaul-Smith and RYA Sustainability Manager Phil Horton. Hear more about the industry’s work to find solutions to the disposal of end-of-life equipment and kit, as well as ways watersports users can play their part in reusing, upcycling and recycling their gear.
Knowledge Zone
Peter Hart helps you avoid the five common mistakes in wave sailing.
Coaching Corner
Join us on the Sunsail Main Stage to see if your name is drawn out of the hat for the chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Sunsail Main Stage
British Sailing Team meteorologist Simon Rowell will help you dig into the forecast and work out how to harness the breeze to your tactical advantage.
Knowledge Zone