Olympic stars in London

Percy, Simpson and others to 'snip the ribbon' at the 2009 RYA Volvo Dinghy Show

Seven of Britain’s history-making Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympics’ team sailors, including three gold medallists, will be kick-starting a weekend dedicated exclusively to dinghy sailors when they open the doors to the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2009, in association with Yachts & Yachting and Suzuki.

For the weekend of 7-8 March, Alexandra Palace becomes the home of all things dinghy sailing. Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking for the latest kit, boats and tips on improving your skills to the complete novice or first timer interested in finding out how to get involved, where to sail and what to sail there is something for everyone.

Paul Goodison, Team Volvo for life sailor and Skandia Team GBR’s gold medal winning Laser star said: “This show is fantastic for dinghy sailors no matter what age or ability they are. There are so many great boats, pieces of kit and speakers at the show that everyone comes away with something to improve their sailing.”

Paul will be joined by fellow Beijing stars to open the show:
- Iain Percy, Double Gold medallist, Beijing 2008 (Star) & Sydney 2000 (Finn)
- Andrew Simpson, Gold, Beijing 2008 (Star)
- Stevie Morrison, 9th, Beijing 2008 (49er)
- Helena Lucas, 7th, 2008 Paralympics Regatta (2.4m)
- Nick Rogers, Double Silver medallist, Beijing 2008 (470m) & Athens 2004 (470m)
- Joe Glanfield, Double Silver medallist, Beijing 2008 (470m) & Athens 2004 (470m)