Are you dreaming of sunnier days on the water? Of new experiences and adventures afloat? Or have you set your sights on improving your skills on the water this year?
The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (22-23 February) provides a wealth of inspiration and expert advice to help you fulfil your ambitions. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced sailor, our holidays and courses exhibitors will be waiting to greet you at Farnborough International and help launch you into your next water-based adventure. We preview some of the great offers you can take advantage of at the show.
Win with Sunsail
Sunsail is the Official sailing holiday partner of the RYA, Official Event Partner at this year’s show and sponsor of the Sunsail Main Stage. For over 50 years, Sunsail has been creating unforgettable sailing adventures — by sailors, for sailors — across 20+ breathtaking destinations worldwide. You can meet Sunsail’s expert holiday planners at the show and discover your next sailing adventure. Whether it’s a flotilla experience, a bareboat charter, or the chance to enhance yachting skills through Sunsail’s sailing school in the Mediterranean, they have something for everyone. Attendees can take advantage of a special show offer available for a limited time. You can also take part in their ‘Race to Win’ challenge, giving you the opportunity to win a sailing holiday to Croatia. Visit the Sunsail team on stand 298, chat with their experts, and start planning your adventure across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and beyond.
Make memories on the Med
Neilson are offering show visitors the chance to win a seven-night Beach Club holiday for two in either Croatia or Greece, with flights, transfers, most meals and over 25 exciting activities for you to try – all included. You can find them on stand 355.
Sail Ionian (stand 356) invites you to take advantage of a 20% discount on a two-week charter on any of their yachts, in August. Enjoy an unforgettable sailing experience in the beautiful Ionian Sea. Book now and save on your summer adventure! You can also enjoy a 10% Early Booking Discount on all 2025 bookings, with returning customers getting an extra 5% off (exclusions apply). The team also offers top-quality training with RYA Competent Crew, Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper courses available either as part of a group course or you can charter a private course.
Minorca Sailing boasts an extensive choice of boats to choose from. You’ll have the chance to try out its large and varied fleet and whether you’re a complete novice, a competent ILCA sailor, new to foiling or an experienced racer, the Minorca Sailing team will help you learn new skills and improve your sailing technique whilst on holiday with them. Chat to them at stand 279.
You can swing by the Sailing Holidays stand (248) to take advantage of a special one-time offer of 20% off of their Saronic and Argolic Gulf flotilla departing on 10 August for two weeks. There’s also a generous Young Sailors Discount for all under 18s for a one week flotilla (£300) or two week flotilla (£500).
Bishop Skinner Marine has worked in partnership with the RYA for over 30 years to offer specialist boat insurance and sailing travel insurance to its members. To find out about their annual multi-trip travel insurance for sailors visit them on stand 202.
Upskill on a staycation
Show partner Rockley Watersports invites you to experience the thrill of sailing and immerse yourself in the world of watersports with its five-day residential package. Located at the Rockley Point Sailing Centre, the all-inclusive five-day programme is designed to enable children to immerse themselves in sailing whilst enjoying the comfort of the Rockley Lodge with full board accommodation as part of the package and gaining RYA certification along the way. Beginner (RYA Stage 1 & 2) and Improver (RYA Stage 3 & 4) weeks are available to book. All courses are led by RYA qualified instructors. Speak to the Rockley team on stand 164, where you can also claim 20% off of all courses which are booked at the show.
Andrew Simpson Centres are also offering show-goers an exclusive offer of 25% off all RYA courses as well as RYA courses at Andrew Simpson Yachting. Speak to the team on stand 294 where you can also find out more about the Performance Academy’s new Membership Scheme with discounts available on their Bronze package.
Grab your tickets today
Show tickets are on sale now, and RYA Members can access a complimentary ticket worth £21 for one or both days of the event, while kids aged 15 and under go free! Book your tickets at dinghyshow.org.uk and follow us on socials @RYADinghyShow
If you’re planning on making a weekend of it, or are in need of accommodation for your water-based adventures then RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show partner HotelPlanner can offer great rates. Visit therya.hotelplanner.com and book today.
