Volvo, title sponsor

The RYA Dinghy Show has a new title sponsor for 2009

The RYA has announced that Volvo Car UK will be the new title sponsor of the RYA Dinghy Show, the only exhibition in the world dedicated to dinghy sailing. Volvo chose to become title sponsor for the show to compliment their current sponsorship portfolio of British Sailing.

“We are delighted to be working with the RYA again and with the show dedicated to dinghy sailors. The RYA Volvo Dinghy Show provides a great platform to expand our brand's appeal, showcase our cars and features which suit the sailing community so well”, said Lesley Milne, Head of Events and Sponsorship, Volvo Car UK.

The show provides dinghy sailors of all ages and abilities with the latest boats, kit, along with coaching sessions and advice from experts, including Olympic class sailors, all under one roof. Volvo has been involved with the show since 2000 through their support of the RYA’s youth training programmes.

Jenny Curry, Dinghy Show event organiser said: “We are really excited that Volvo is sponsoring the show for the next three years. We are confident that with their support the show will become bigger and better than ever.”

The show, which has been running for over 50 years, will now be known as The RYA Volvo Dinghy Show, in association with Yachts and Yachting and Suzuki.

The 2009 show takes place at Alexandra Palace, London on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March. Further details on, ticket availability and ‘what’s on’ to be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information about the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show contact Mary Rook, show co-ordinator on 02380 604 213 or email: mary.rook@rya.org.uk