RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show 2015 – British Sailing Team experts lined up

by RYA on 20 Feb 2015 RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show 2015 – British Sailing Team manager Stephen Park and Laser star Nick Thompson will be among the expert speakers from 28 February to 1 March. London’s Alexandra Palace will once again be transformed into a dinghy sailor’s heaven as the annual show provides the perfect start to the dinghy sailing season, with free talks and coaching sessions and all the latest boats and gear to get you sailing faster.

Whether you’ve never set foot in a dinghy or you’re already a seasoned pro, the show offers something for everyone and remains the only exhibition in the world dedicated exclusively to the sport.

Stephen Park OBE, who’s heading in to his fourth Olympic Games as the British Sailing Team’s Manager, will be providing an insight into the road to Rio 2016 with now just 18 months to go until the Games, while four-time Laser Worlds medallist Nick Thompson will be sharing his top tips for super light and super windy sailing.

If you’ve set your own sights on being a future Olympic gold medallist, then visit the RYA British Youth Sailing and Volvo Car UK stand (C36), where RYA staff and representatives from Class Associations will share information and advice on how to get involved with all levels of racing from club or regional level through to RYA UK Youth Squads and beyond.

You can also have a go at the RYA Volvo Sail for Gold virtual sailing game, chat with British Sailing Team members campaigning for Rio 2016 and hang out in the interactive information zone with exclusive access to the latest coaching videos from Team Volvo.

As the official car partner to the British Sailing Team, Volvo will also be showcasing the V40 Cross Country, V60 Plug-in Hybrid and the XC60, a very popular car within the sailing community. Volvo experts will be on hand to show you around the cars, explain the latest discounts available to RYA members, and how to get involved with the Volvo Sailing Academies.

The British Sailing Team’s official technical clothing partner Zhik will also be on hand (G6) to assist with all your on water clothing needs, and will have items from the team’s limited retail range available to purchase. Proceeds raised from sales of the unique and patriotic range of men's and women's tees and polos, headgear, jackets and rash vests all go to support the British Sailing Team’s medal-winning efforts.

British Sailing Team official suppliers Harken (G8) and Marlow Ropes (G42) are among the exhibitors showcasing their latest gear and gadgets, so feel free to stop by to chat about how they might help your dinghy sailing needs.