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Best of boardsports at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show

by RYA Press 18 Feb 2024 17:00 GMT 24-25 February 2024
Best of boardsports at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show © RYA

The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show supported by Sunsail, is the watersports enthusiast's must-attend event of the year, taking place at Farnborough International on 24-25 February 2024.

From boards, wings and kites to foils and paddles, the show is where you'll find everything you need. Top brands, retailers and distributors will be on hand to showcase the best equipment out there and share advice to get you ready for the upcoming season.

Standout SUPs

Sandbanks Style Ltd presents 'The Amazon' as the ultimate all-rounder board, featuring a hydrodynamic design with rocker on the nose of the iSUP. It's billed as great for wave performance and smooth handling in any conditions. Find out more on stand N12.

See the 'Starboard iGo Zen 11'2" x 31"' - ideal for entry-level paddlers looking to take a step towards a touring shape, with starting prices at £389. Visit Tushingham Sales Ltd on stand M40 for more details.

Find F-ONE and Manera on stand 022, where they will be showcasing the 'ROCKET SUP DOWNWIND PRO'. Achieve faster foil take-offs and enjoy hours of flying above the swell with exceptional efficiency and stability, even at high speeds.

Windsurfing gear

The Severne Dyno V3 by Tushingham Sales Ltd is their go-to board for all round windsurfing conditions. Multiple tuning options and innovative design solutions will transform any day on the water and it is available in sizes from 85 litres to 115 litres. See for yourself on stand M40.

The SUP Company has joined forces with powerhouse brands Duotone and ION to unveil the cutting-edge Duotone Wingfoil and Windsurfing ranges alongside top-of-the line ION kit and an exclusive sneak peek at never-before-seen Duotone foils and wings! Join them on stand O34 to meet their team.

Lagoon Watersports, on stand P32, will be presenting incredible deals on their 2023 used windsurf, SUP, and foiling equipment. Partnering with Worthing Watersports, they will be offering a selection of pre-owned 2023 Fanatic Windsurf boards (ranging from 75L to 150L), Duotone windsurf sails (measuring from 3m to 7.8m), masts, booms, Fanatic wing boards, foils, Duotone hand wings, and Fanatic SUPs.

Winging packages

The Official Test Centre, through their webstore 'Surf Doctor', have a variety of winging packages to get people on the water and progressing in this new and exciting sport. Chat to them for advice on stand 040.

Light wind take-offs, freeride, dock starts, wave riding, jumping... a wing foil bundle that can do it all is on show from Pinnell & Bax. The AFS Wing Foil Access 2023 Bundle Pack has a set price, one wingsail choice, one foil set choice, and three board choices. It's suitable for all types of wing foil disciplines and rider abilities.

Also check out the Pinnell & Bax AFS Evolution Bundle Pack that caters to all rider levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider this complete kit from AFS includes all the essentials needed.

Winging accessories

F-One's HM Carbon Mast is designed to elevate your foiling adventure with its cutting-edge composite technology. Crafted with a slim profile, a robust Monobloc structure, and utilising High Modulus Carbon, it promises unmatched glide and performance on the water. See for yourself on stand O22

Get in your flow with SK8 HM Carbon Hydrofoil from F-One. Feel every turn and be ready to shred like never before. Designed for surfing, it carves, bringing control, manoeuvrability and glide to take your surfing to the next level.

Looking for an easy wing for your first flights? Check out Pinnell & Bax's 'WILF-Wing'. The AFS WILF is a stable, lightweight and compact wing that can be used anywhere, in all conditions, while offering enough progression to see you through to more advanced flights.

See you in the line up

Browse your favourite boardsports all day long at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show supported by Sunsail, what could be better than that? View our full list of boardsport exhibitors.

Check out exciting schedule of talks and live demos with watersport experts. View the hosts here.

RYA Members can access a complimentary ticket worth £21 for one or both days of the event, while kids aged 15 years and under, go free! Get your show ticket now.

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