Want to improve your sailing skills? 

Visit the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show for a series of FREE talks and coaching sessions from sailing experts. Find out more about the speakers lined up for 2014…

If you want to improve your sailing skills then a visit to the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show 2014 is a must.

Alongside the hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest boats and classic designs, kit, gear and gadgets, loads of great activities, competitions and events for visitors to enjoy the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show has some amazing talks and coaching sessions lined up.

Running throughout the weekend the FREE main stage talks and interactive coaching sessions provide visitors will access to wealth of information and advice from a host of sailing experts that can really make a difference to your skills out on the water.
 

Here we unveil our speaker line up for 2014:

Dave Hivey RYA UK National Coach Feva Class Association		Steve Cockerill Former RS and Laser Radial National Champion and founder of Rooster Sailing		Clive Grant RYA Powerboat Trainer & Coach Assessor, Army Sailing Association
Learn more about asymmetric tactics; when to gybe, high or low modes and some techniques to help.		Sailors of all levels will benefit from this talk, demonstrating how some boats sail faster than others for no more than better technique.		Giving Sailing Clubs and Club Bosuns an expert guide as to what the key considerations should be when looking for a new safety boat. In association with Suzuki Marine.

Shoreham Youth Team Sonar Sailors		Vicki Sheen Double World Blind Sailing Champion		Chris Atherton RYA Senior High Performance Manager
Hear about their experiences of going from the RYA OnBoard scheme through to the 2013 Sonar Worlds in New York.		Vicki will be revealing some of the secrets of how she sails in order to help sighted sailors expand their skills using all their senses.		This talk will give you everything you need to know to enable you to get into racing. Packed with the most up to date racing scenarios and tips.

Grahame Forshaw MBE RYA Powerboat Trainer & Coach Assessor		Adam Bowers Sailing coach		Chris Watts RYA Race Officials Education Officer
Top tips on how to set up your rig for various conditions. This is a hugely popular and informative demonstration using a fully rigged RS200.		Learn the basics before you get afloat: Points of sail, wind direction, steering and jargon explained.		Swot up on the latest rules and how they could affect you – submit your questions on the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show Facebook page before the show!

Alan Williams RYA Optimist UK and Junior Squad Head Coach		Matt McGovern RYA Youth Squad Physiotherapist & Conditioning Coach		Dave Mellor RYA Coaching & Development Manager
No other sport requires the combination of so many elements as sailboat racing, which includes - strategy, boat preparation, boat handling, starting, speed, and most importantly tactics around the race course.		Have a go at some fitness training exercises that you can do at home to help you get in shape for the season ahead.		Learn how to take the strain out of your back and knees whilst maximising leverage.

Visit the RYA Dinghy Show Facebook page (www.facebook.com/RYADinghyShow) over the coming weeks for more information about all our speakers.

The RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show 2014, in association with Yachts and Yachting, is held at the magnificent Alexandra Palace in London over the weekend of 01-02 March, with something for all the family and dinghy sailors alike; young or old, novice or pro, cruiser or racer; it’s quite simply a dinghy sailors paradise!

To find out more about what’s on the show and to book your tickets visit www.dinghyshow.org.uk

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