Dinghy Show 2026 Draws Huge Crowd Amid Class Debate

Over 9,000 attendees flood the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026 at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre on February 21-22. The event showcases a vast array of dinghy sailing classes, highlighting both the diversity and challenges within the sport. Strict One Design classes maintain their integrity, while others explore evolutionary changes to enhance equipment longevity and ease of sailing.

This year, several classes celebrate significant anniversaries, with a mix of tradition and innovation on display. The abundance of dinghy classes offers something for everyone but complicates One Design racing at clubs, shifting focus to Portsmouth Yardstick (PY) and Great Lakes handicap systems.

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