Dreaming of warm-water sailing, of new experiences or building skills and confidence afloat in 2026?
Whether you’re planning your next big sailing holiday or looking to sharpen your technique, the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show is packed with expert advice and show-only offers to help you make it happen.
From Mediterranean flotillas and charters to UK-based residentials and training courses, here’s a selection of holiday and course highlights from exhibitors you can meet at the 2026 show (21-22 February at Farnborough International).
Sail away with Sunsail
As the official sailing holiday partner of the RYA and an official event partner of the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, you can meet Sunsail’s expert holiday planners at the show and discover your next sailing adventure.
Whether it’s a flotilla experience, a bareboat charter, or the chance to enhance skills through Sunsail’s sailing school in the Mediterranean, they have something for everyone. Visitors can take advantage of a special show offer available for a limited time, and can also enter their competition to WIN a sailing holiday in the Mediterranean.
If a sailing escape is on your 2026 wish list, Sunsail is the perfect place to start planning. Visit the team on stand N20, chat with their experts, and start planning your next adventure across the Mediterranean, Caribbean and beyond.
Adventure, skills and savings with Rockley
Show partner Rockley Watersports is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, marking five decades as a proud and active part of the Dorset community. They offer a wide range of holidays and courses designed to develop skills, confidence and a lifelong love of being on the water and show visitors can take advantage of some special show-only prices.
Find out more about their five-day RYA Youth Residential package that is a great fit for young people looking to obtaining their Gold DofE award. With four nights’ full board accommodation and five days of RYA certificated courses included, you can book for just £476 when bought at the show. This is also a star prize for the show’s ever-popular Treasure Hunt, so be sure to enter to be in with a chance of winning this great break.
Rockley’s Kids Summer Camps offer an unforgettable week of adventure and excitement. The all-inclusive Monday to Friday programme offers a fantastic range of outdoor activities, including high ropes, watersports, target sports and bushcraft, all while making new friends and creating lasting memories. Come and experience the ultimate summer adventure at Budden Activity Centre for £440pp.
Adults don’t have to miss out on the fun either, with an All-Inclusive Family Holiday at Buddens Activity Centre, including four nights’ hassle-free camping, a choice of four exciting activities per day and meals for just £272pp (3 August 2026 or 10 August 2026) when booked at the show.
Also on offer is a special RYA Dinghy Instructor package, with pre-entry training and Assessment, RYA First Aid, RYA Powerboat Level 2 and RYA Dinghy Instructor Course all for £854 at the show thanks to their 30% discount.
Speak to the Rockley team on stand I10 to explore more and take advantage of their special show offers.
Med sailing made easy
For those dreaming of sunshine and warmer-water adventures, several exhibitors are bringing tempting Mediterranean opportunities to the show.
Sail Ionian offers flexible sailing in the Ionian Sea, from fully independent bareboat charters to its relaxed Informal Flotilla. Bareboat sailors enjoy complete freedom with well-maintained yachts, thorough briefings and 24/7 support, while the Informal Flotilla adds the reassurance of a friendly lead crew nearby, including mooring assistance and daily route suggestions — without fixed schedules or group activities. Ideal for sailors seeking independence with optional support. Find out more on stand O22.
You can also meet Neilson Active Holidays (stand L37), whose Beach Club holidays balance thrills and downtime in stunning Mediterranean settings. Choose stylish rooms or family suites, then refuel on fresh, locally inspired food – flip-flops welcome. Try sailing, biking, paddle boarding and more with expert coaching, or simply unwind on the beach.
Visit Minorca Sailing to learn more on their sailing holidays for all ages and abilities in the sheltered waters of Fornells Bay. Beginners can benefit from relaxed instruction and often sail solo early in the week, with many working towards RYA Level 2, while families enjoy sailing and watersports for children aged four and up. An exceptional fleet — from ILCA dinghies to performance asymmetric boats — is complemented by accessible sailfoil and wingfoil experiences with expert coaching. Find out more at stand N30.
Build skills closer to home
The Official Test Centre (OTC) focuses on boardsports progression, offering a range of RYA two-day courses that fast-track the fundamentals in windsurfing and winging, and open the door to kit hire, clubs and holidays.
For winging enthusiasts, group sessions or private coaching are available for both beginners and progressing riders. For those ready to take the next step, OTC also delivers windsurf and winging instructor courses with professional training and assessment, leading to RYA qualifications. Visit the OTC on stand N34 to find out more.
UKSA (stand N18) will also be showcasing its watersports instructor training programmes, designed for those looking to turn their passion for sailing and watersports into a career. Based at their four-acre waterfront campus in Cowes, you could qualify as a multi-disciplined instructor in dinghy sailing, windsurfing, and multihull sailing, with qualifications allowing you to work in the UK and around the world. Industry connections, mentoring and recruitment support all help you launch your career with confidence.
Stay covered on and off the water
Wherever your watersports adventures take you, having the right cover in place brings invaluable peace of mind, and RYA partners will be on hand at the show to help with your needs.
Bishop Skinner Marine specialise in boat insurance and sailing travel insurance tailored to life afloat, helping you protect both your vessel and your time on the water. You can find them on stand K20.
For personal wellbeing, Bupa – Insured Health (stand D10) offers health insurance designed to support you, including to a digital GP service and a range of cover options that offer peace of mind for life’s unexpected moments. Over the show weekend, anyone who joins will receive one-month free health insurance with their policy. RYA members will additionally receive early access to a competition to win a free holiday, plus their standard 10 percent discount upon joining.
Professional sports cover applications* submitted over the weekend will receive two months free.
*Lead or sale generated on the weekend
Book your tickets
Show tickets are on sale now. RYA Members can access a complimentary ticket worth £22.50 for one or both days, while kids aged 15 and under go free with an accompanying adult.
Book your tickets today at dinghyshow.org.uk and follow us on socials @RYADinghyShow to discover more about what’s in store for 2026.
