Farnborough International | 22 - 23 February 2025
2025 schedule
Our three stages will be packed with adventure, masterclasses and all the specialist advice you need to help you progress - whatever your level and however you like to get afloat.
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
Saturday
Time
Talk
10:15
Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series prize giving
Sunsail Main Stage
10:30
Reuse, upcycle, recycle – solutions for your end-of-life equipment
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
11:00
Pathway Club launch
Nick Scott, RYA Director of Racing and Hannah Wilcox, Pathway Manager launch the RYA's new Pathway Club initiative.
Sunsail Main Stage
11:00
Countdown to success
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
11:00
Get fit for the season ahead
Holly Bassett's interactive session will share the perfect warm up, injury prevention tips and fitness advice.
Coaching Corner
11:30
High-fliers and history-makers
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
11:45
Windsurfing gybing masterclass
Peter Hart shares the secrets behind nailing the elusive gybe whatever level you are.
Knowledge Zone
11:45
The Scorpion Project - old boats to winning ways
Lead coach Nick Lightbody, RYA coach Courtney Bilbrough and helm Joe Warwicker talk about how the Scorpion class has supported young sailors to be competitive on a budget through technical coaching and upcycling. Courtney will also introduce the new RYA Female Scorpion Project.
Coaching Corner
12:15
Escaping the everyday
Cruising tales and how to start your dinghy cruising adventure with Roger Barnes and Sarah Jarman.
Sunsail Main Stage
12:30
Winging it
James Hardy and Mia Adcock explore common themes to progress every aspect of your wingfoiling.
Knowledge Zone
12:30
Essential tips for paddleboarders
Holly Bassett gives her expert advice including essential kit and techniques for paddling in all conditions and locations.
Coaching Corner
13:00
The Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Awards
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
13:15
A world of possibilities
Rob Howlett and special guests explore the many and varied careers that your water-based passions can lead you to.
Knowledge Zone
13:15
Female futures
Top tips for helping women and girls to get active and stay on the water. Come and chat with Eilidh McIntyre, Hannah Diamond, Ellie Aldridge and Holly Bassett to find out how watersports have brought fun and friendships to their lives.
Coaching Corner
13:30
The dinghy design family tree
Dougal Henshall presents an evolutionary journey of the most diverse and exciting dinghy scene in the world.
Sunsail Main Stage
14:00
In tune - the hull, the rig, the sailor
Michael McNamara returns, sharing his expert rigging knowledge to set you up for success.
Knowledge Zone
14:15
The fastest woman in the world
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
14:15
Winging kit
James Hardy and Mia Adcock talk all things wings, foils, and boards to get you up and flying.
Coaching Corner
14:45
Data is king
Tom Morris and Dylan Fletcher explore how to get the best out of your time on the water using easily accessible data.
Knowledge Zone
15:00
MoreThanSailing: Our year on the water and where it's taken us
Para sailors Toby Owen, Anthony Williams, Lucy Hodges MBE 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
15:00
Meet Olympic gold medallist Ellie Aldridge
Come and say hello to kiting superstar Ellie Aldridge.
Coaching Corner
15:30
Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth
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
15:30
Levelling the playing field
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
15:30
Windsurfing - from improver to wave superstar
Peter Hart helps you avoid the five common mistakes in wave sailing.
Coaching Corner
15:45
Foil around Britain
Hear all the trials and tribulations from Steve Bowens about his and Simon Osborne's latest quest to wing foil around the UK.
Sunsail Main Stage
16:15
Wind forecasting
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
16:15
Improve your splicing skills
Marlow ropes share their Dyneem splicing tops & tricks for each system in your boat.
Coaching Corner
16:30
Treasure Hunt presentation
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
17:00
YJA Awards
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
Sunday
Time
Talk
10:30
Foil around Britain
Hear all the trials and tribulations from Steve Bowens about his and Simon Osborne's latest quest to wing foil around the UK.
Sunsail Main Stage
10:30
Hone your hiking
British Sailing Team's ILCA sailor, Sam Whaley shares his hiking and fitness top tips for peak performance.
Knowledge Zone
11:00
Pathway Club launch
Nick Scott and Hannah Wilcox launch the RYA's new Pathway Club initiative.
Sunsail Main Stage
11:00
Countdown to success
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
11:00
Get fit for the season ahead
Holly Bassett's interactive session will share the perfect warm up, injury prevention tips and fitness advice.
Coaching Corner
11:30
High-fliers and history-makers
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
11:45
Windsurfing gybing masterclass
Peter Hart shares the secrets behind nailing the elusive gybe whatever level you are.
Knowledge Zone
11:45
The Scorpion Project - old boats to winning ways
Lead coach Nick Lightbody, RYA coach Courtney Bilbrough and helm Joe Warwicker talk about how the Scorpion class has supported young sailors to be competitive on a budget through technical coaching and upcycling. Courtney will also introduce the new RYA Female Scorpion Project.
Coaching Corner
12:15
Escaping the everyday
Cruising tales and how to start your dinghy cruising adventure with Roger Barnes and Sarah Jarman.
Sunsail Main Stage
12:30
Winging it
James Hardy and Mia Adcock explore common themes to progress every aspect of your wingfoiling.
Knowledge Zone
12:30
Essential tips for paddleboarders
Holly Bassett gives her expert advice including essential kit and techniques for paddling in all conditions and locations.
Coaching Corner
13:00
Sunsail's 'Funding the Future' initiative launch
Join Sunsail for an exciting announcement with British Sailor and Sunsail Ambassador Dee Caffari and Director of Sport Development Rob Clark.
Sunsail Main Stage
13:15
A world of possibilities
Rob Howlett and special guests explore the many and varied careers that your water-based passions can lead you to.
Knowledge Zone
13:15
Female futures
Top tips for helping women and girls to get active and stay on the water. Come and chat with Eilidh McIntyre, Hannah Diamond, Ellie Aldridge and Holly Bassett to find out how watersports have brought fun and friendships to their lives.
Coaching Corner
13:30
The dinghy design family tree
Dougal Henshall presents an evolutionary journey of the most diverse and exciting dinghy scene in the world.
Sunsail Main Stage
14:00
In tune - the hull, the rig, the sailor
Michael McNamara returns, sharing his expert rigging knowledge to set you up for success.
Knowledge Zone
14:15
The fastest woman in the world
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
14:15
Winging kit
James Hardy and Mia Adcock talk all things wings, foils, and boards to get you up and flying.
Coaching Corner
14:45
Data is king
Tom Morris and Nick Robins explore how to get the best out of your time on the water using easily accessible data.
Knowledge Zone
15:00
MoreThanSailing: Our year on the water and where it's taken us
Para sailors Toby Owen, Anthony Williams, Lucy Hodges MBE and coaches Becky Ellis and Lucy Hodges 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
15:00
Meet Olympic gold medalist Ellie Aldridge
Come and say hello to kiting superstar Ellie Aldridge.
Coaching Corner
15:30
Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth
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
15:30
Reuse, upcycle, recycle – solutions for your end-of-life equipment
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
15:30
Windsurfing - from improver to wave superstar
Peter Hart helps you avoid the five common mistakes in wave sailing.
Coaching Corner
16:00
Treasure Hunt presentation
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
16:00
Wind forecasting
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