Activities, advice and more…

This year, the kids’ activity line-up includes sailing and wingsurfing simulators, a windsurfing VR experience and a model boat pool. The ever-popular treasure hunt has a special marine wildlife theme this year and small people will no doubt be excited to hear there are plenty of stamps and stickers and even some freebies to collect along the way, as well as overall prizes up for grabs. 

It’s a great way to get them charging around the show and leaves no chance of them getting bored. There are also plenty of child friendly activities on individual exhibitors stands dotted throughout the show, leaving no question this is a truly family-friendly boat show! 

The RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show is also renowned for having a real buzz to it. You can meet other watersports enthusiasts, check out the latest kit, boards and boats, get expert advice and generally share in the excitement for the season ahead. It makes for a pretty unique vibe that you can’t help but be inspired by.

It was all-change last year when the show moved from it’s previous home at Alexandra Palace to a new venue at Farnborough International, and yes naturally, the new venue did feel a little bit different. 

But the buzz was as great as ever and what’s more, the organisers have now broadened the show to include not just dinghy sailing but also watersports – such as paddling, winging, windsurfing and foiling – there’s now so much more to see!