RYA Dinghy Show Interview - Dinghy cruising with Ralph Roberts

by Emma Slater on 3 Sep 2013 At the 2013 RYA Dinghy Show, consummate dinghy cruiser Ralph Roberts shared his knowledge with show visitors on all things dinghy cruising. We later caught up with Ralph to further picks his brains on all things dinghy cruising.

Ralph explains exactly what dinghy cruising is and how it can be great fun for all the family or as a solo adventure. He chats through what makes a good cruising dinghy and what to look for when buying the right boat including plenty of storage and comfort.

He shares his thoughts on what makes dinghy cruising so special; the adventure, the planning, the glorious sailing and amazing places to visit, as well as his top tips for preparing for a voyage. We hear more about some of his favourite cruising destinations from the South coast of Ireland to wilderness of Nova Scotia, to Finland, Sweden and Norway.

This latest video interview is the fifth in a series of interviews nine interviews conducted at the 2013 RYA Dinghy Show focusing on one of the main stage talks or coaching area sessions with the presenters answering questions relating to their talks.