The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show provided the perfect kick-start to the new sailing season this weekend (22-23 February) as thousands of water lovers joined superstar sailors, expert coaches and tacticians and a host of top marine brands to celebrate small boat sailing and boardsports.
The ever-popular annual showcase saw almost 9,000 visitors head to Farnborough International this year, looking to tap into opportunities to learn and be inspired by the range of guest speakers and industry pros across three stages, plus explore a host of kit and equipment around the 175 exhibitor stands.
Featuring dinghy sailing, windsurfing, wingsurfing, foiling, and paddleboarding, the event unites participants, clubs, training centres, class associations, equipment manufacturers, and retailers from across the small boat sailing and boardsports world, all coming together to share their expertise and help more people enjoy time on the water.
Visitors came from all over the UK as well as overseas, including the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and even Qatar, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia and the Falkland Islands.
RYA Director of Sport Development Rob Clark said: "We've had another amazing weekend at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show and it's been great to see fans and marine businesses alike so excited and enthused about the season ahead.
"We're proud of the role the RYA plays in bringing the community together for this show, and the generosity of that community in sharing their knowledge and passion with others is so inspiring."
Rob continued: "Our thanks go show partners Sunsail, Rockley Watersports, HotelPlanner, ePropulsion, Sebago, Sailia and Insured Health, our media partners YachtsandYachting.com, Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting and SUPBoarder.
"A huge thank you also to our fantastic exhibitors and speakers, and all our visitors, for bringing an exciting energy to the show which sets us up brilliantly heading into the new season."
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