Dinghy show 2010

Dates announced for Alexandra Palace spring landmark event

The dates of the 2010 RYA Volvo Dinghy Show have been announced - running over the weekend of the 6-7 March at Alexandra Palace, London, in association with Yachts and Yachting and Suzuki.

In addition to the normal manufacturer and class exhibits, the show boasts much in the way of free advice, free workshops and free talks.

“This show has a really unique atmosphere; it’s a great place to get up close to your sailing heroes, look at and buy equipment, socialise, win great prizes, see loads of dinghies and chat with class associations, have fun and much more, all under one roof”, commented Paul Bayliss, RYA Volvo Dinghy Show manager.

Some of the great new features and talks already confirmed for the 2010 show include: towing and City Safety demos from Volvo, perfecting high speed sailing and mark rounding talks on the main stage, as well as coaching sessions on taking fantastic action photos and how to make the most of communication on board your boat.

Tickets for the 2010 show will go on sale at the end of November 2009.