RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show

21/03/2026

Today marks a month since the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show- and we’re taking you backstage! 👀

Follow Celia and Dylan as they reveal the planning and passion behind the event!

Take a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27gKmihHrlM 🔗



11/03/2026

How close was your guess? ⛵

Marlow Ropes joined us at the show to showcase their brand new Fusion Plus mainsheet — designed to taper splice easily while still giving a firm, comfortable feel in the hand. Perfect for sailors getting ready for the 2026 season on the water.

At the show, Marlow also supplied the rope for our RYA “Guess the Length” competition… and after measuring it up, we have a winner.

👏 Congratulations to Andy Bainbridge, who guessed 57 metres.

Thanks to everyone who took part, and a big thank you to Marlow Ropes for supporting the competition.

See you on the water this season!

25/02/2026

Thank you for joining us at the show!

We’d love to hear your feedback so we can continue making the show even better each year. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey which takes no more than 8 minutes.

As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win an amazing bundle including a YETI prize pack, a Rooster Duffel Bag, and a £50 voucher to spend at CF by L and L.

Share your feedback today: http://rya.org/LooF50YlQL1

24/02/2026

As the 2026 show has come to a close, we’re already looking ahead…

The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show returns to Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre on 20–21 February 2027. 🥳

Thank you to everyone who joined us this year — we can’t wait to see you next year!

24/02/2026

Sunsail is offering RYA members and show attendees the opportunity to win a 7-night bareboat charter aboard a 3-cabin monohull in Agana or Dubrovnik, Croatia or Lefkas, Greece. ☀️

Don’t miss out! Enter the competition today: http://rya.org/KFIa50Yl01s

Sunsail is proud to be an Official Event Partner and Sponsor of the Sunsail Main Stage at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2026. To celebrate this exciting event and partnership, Sunsail is giving RYA...

23/02/2026

What a start to the sailing season ⛵

Thousands of enthusiasts headed to Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre this weekend for two days of insight, innovation and inspiration.

Across three live stages, a packed programme of Olympic and professional sailors, leading coaches and technical specialists shared stories, strategies and practical advice, while over 180 exhibitors filled the hall with everything from high-performance foilers to traditional dinghies, clothing, equipment, holidays, training opportunities and much more. 🎤

Explore our show highlights: https://www.rya.org.uk/news/daws26-gets-water-lovers-fired-up/

22/02/2026

A few of our favourites from day 2 📷

Another jam-packed day at the show! We can't wait to do it all again next year 🤩

22/02/2026

That’s a wrap on an unforgettable show 👏

Two action-packed days, crowds of sailing enthusiasts, and a whole lot of dinghy and watersports inspiration 🤩

Thank you to everyone who brought the energy, from our incredible exhibitors and partners to every single person who walked through the doors at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.

See you back on the show floor next year 🤩

22/02/2026

Hide and seek… but make it sailing 🦞⛵

At the 2026 show, things took a competitive turn as British Sailing Team athletes went head-to-head with the future stars of British sailing in an intense game of hide and seek… dressed as lobsters and squid’s.

Yes. Lobsters and squids.

Who do you think won? 👀 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/D3v4Pt5IARQ?si=d8nSfbQrReMSYpeE