RYA Dinghy Show 2018 visitors will hear from new presenters including gold medallist Saskia Clark and Olympic sailor Stevie Morrison.Also new is the Class Association Stage, packed with information including what events are coming up in the season ahead and how to get involved.For the first time there will be a Women’s Sailing Hub to showcase inspirational female sailors and coaches and the latest kit, plus Q&A sessions.Show varietyAttractions also include coaching sessions, classes, boat builders, a dinghy sailors corner, beginners trail, interactive 360 film experience and hundreds of boats from beautiful classics to the latest in cutting edge design.Sailing Southwest (SSW) will celebrate turning one at the show with an event featuring a British Sailing Team guest.The organisation has focussed on developing its website resources and low-cost live GPS boat tracking System TracAce. It has also seen success with its SSW Winter Series, which offers the opportunity for over 100 competitors to compete locally at venues throughout the winter season.Improving safetyJonathan Miles, a SSW director, commented: “TracAce is specifically designed to improve the safety and enhance the quality of sailing and racing at all levels, and there is much anticipation surrounding the system’s full commercial launch later in 2018.”RYA Dinghy Show will take place Alexandra Palace in London from 3-4 March.

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