Farnborough International | 22 - 23 February 2025
2024 schedule
Our three stages will be packed with adventure, masterclasses and all the specialist advice you need to help you progress - whatever your level and however you like to get afloat.
Hear all the latest updates, specialist advice, inspirational stories and Q&As with some of our best-known sailors, windsurfers, and watersports professionals. Learn more about our speakers and hosts.
Or find out what’s on across the Main Stage, Knowledge Zone and Watersports Stage below.
*All talks and timings may be subject to change
Saturday
Time
Talk
10:00 - 10:15
Welcome with show hosts
Including Eilidh McIntyre, Lee Timothy, Peter Hart and James Hardy
Main Stage
10:15 - 11:00
Seldén SailJuice Winter Series prize giving
Main Stage
10:30 - 11:00
Wing and windsurfing for instructors
RYA Chief Instructor, Dinghy, Windsurfing & Wing talks to Tris Best from the Official Test Centre about the new release of the Wing and Windsurfing for Instructors book giving essential guidance on delivering the RYA windsurfing and wing schemes.
Knowledge Zone
10:45 - 11:00
Welcome from stage hosts
Windsurfing legend and British speed and slalom champion Peter Hart, RYA Instructor Trainer and Pathway Coach James Hardy welcome you to the Watersports Stage.
Watersports Stage
11:00 - 11:45
Saving lives at sea for 200 years
Join RNLI lifeboat volunteers as they give an insight into saving lives over the last 200 years, what it’s like to be on crew, and ways you can support the RNLI.
Main Stage
11:00 - 11:45
Let’s talk tactics
Mark Rushall shares his expertise on all things tactics from understanding wind shifts, faster racing starts, using a race compass, and getting round the marks first.
Knowledge Zone
11:00 - 11:45
Wings and foils
James Hardy and Mia Adcock give their specialist advice on choosing your first wings and foils, the latest in foil and wing design, and tuning for performance.
Watersports Stage
11:45 - 12:30
Sailing the shallows
Dinghy cruising legend, Roger Barnes, returns this year to share his tales on cruising the coast in a small boat.
Main Stage
11:45 - 12:30
In Tune – the hull, the rig, the sailor
Michael McNamara returns, sharing his expert rigging knowledge to set you up for success.
Knowledge Zone
11:45 - 12:30
Windsurfing kit - no more confusion!
For all windsurfers, experienced, new, or returning to the sport, Peter Hart explains the various categories and disciplines, and how to choose the right kit.
Watersports Stage
12:30 - 13:15
Future foiling stars
Athena Pathway’s Penny Clark alongside, Hattie Rogers, Noah Fitzgerald, and James Crossley talk about their mission to build long-term avenues into high performance foiling pathway. Also covering the British team’s run up to the Youth and inaugural Women’s America’s Cup this autumn in Barcelona.
Main Stage
12:30 - 13:15
Crewing masterclass
Find out what makes a winning pairing with top tips from Olympic gold medallist Eilidh McIntyre, RS 500 champion Sarah Cockerill, and Olympic 49er crew member Fynn Sterritt.
Knowledge Zone
12:30 - 13:15
She Flies
Mia Adcock and Rachel Dobrijevic talk about the successful winging group ‘She Flies’ inspiring women to start their own journey to take flight. Find out how you can get involved.
Watersports Stage
13:15 - 13:30
The Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Awards
Join The Green Blue to celebrate University Sailing Clubs from across the UK for implementing environmental best practice, achieving a more sustainable future.
Main Stage
13:15 - 14:00
Revitalise your club racing
Would you like more sailors in your fleet? We talk to sailors from clubs around the UK about making club racing more inviting.
Knowledge Zone
13:15 - 14:00
Essential tips for paddleboarders
Holly Bassett gives her expert advice including essential kit and techniques for paddling in all conditions and locations.
Watersports Stage
13:30 - 14:15
Forecasting to get ahead
British Sailing Teams’ meteorologist Simon Rowell offers his weather forecasting tips to help you prepare for your time on the water.
Main Stage
14:00 - 14:45
Get race fit
Join the British Sailing Team’s physio, “H” Draper’s interactive session for tips to get fit and prevent injury this season.
Knowledge Zone
14:00 - 14:45
Windsurfing technique masterclass
Peter Hart discusses the classic stumbling blocks in windsurfing and how to overcome them, inviting you to share your technique issues.
Watersports Stage
14:15 - 15:00
The amazing adventures of Stick Daring
Neil Peters, alter ego Stick Daring, dared to conquer the unpredictable waters of Britain anti-clockwise aboard his £50 Laser dinghy. Relive his journey through vivid narratives and captivating images.
Main Stage
14:45 - 15:30
Youth and junior season starter
Unmissable tips from Feva and 420 coach, Jake Elsbury, and Optimist Lead Coach, Josh Atherton, preparing you for the season ahead.
Knowledge Zone
14:45 - 15:30
Windfoiling workshop
James Hardy talks to British Sailing Squad iQFOiL sailors Catrin Williams and Alice Read on all things windfoiling – get your questions ready.
Watersports Stage
15:00 - 15:30
Going for gold
RYA Performance Director, Mark Robinson, and 49er crew, Fynn Sterritt, who’s set to make his Games debut on the waters of Marseille this summer, will be talking Olympic preparations with show host and Tokyo gold medallist Eilidh McIntyre. They will also welcome Dani Fusco-House and Rachael Potter who, as previously non-sailing athletes, are finding out what it takes to make it in the fast-paced world of 49erFX crewing as part of the British Sailing Squad’s Crew4Gold talent ID scheme launched last year.
Main Stage
15:30 - 16:00
Racing without limits
From the Combined Worlds to SailGP, hear from para sailors Rory McKinna, Adam Billany, Jazz Turner and Max Rumball as they prove why there are no barriers to sailing adventures.
Main Stage
15:30 - 16:15
ILCA downwind speed tips
British Sailing Team ILCA expert, Sam Whaley, offers his expertise on how to make your boat go faster in all conditions.
Knowledge Zone
15:30 - 16:15
Level up your winging
UK Wingfoil Slalom National Champion, Hugo Dobrijevic joins James and Mia. Together they’ll discuss common mistakes, how to achieve your first flights, progressing from beginner level to advanced, and transforming your gybes, tacks, and jumps.
Watersports Stage
16:00 - 16:30
RYA Club of the Year Awards supported by Gallagher
Meet our finalists and find out which club will be crowned Club of the Year 2024.
Main Stage
16:15 - 17:00
Catamaran sailing top tips
If you’re a catamaran sailor, then this is the talk for you. Former British Sailing Team member Tom Phipps offers tips on rigging, racing, and getting the most from your cat.
Knowledge Zone
16:30 - 17:00
Treasure Hunt presentation
Join us at the Main Stage to see if your name is drawn out of the hat for the chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Main Stage
16:30 - 17:00
Wingfoil racing
Hugo Dobrijevic shines a light on the world of wingfoil racing, how to get started and how to prepare for Championship success.
Watersports Stage
17:00
Film
Relax, take a break, and watch a selection of highlights from the last 12 months with tips from sailing legends on the big screen.
Main Stage
Sunday
Time
Talk
10:00 - 10:15
Welcome with show hosts
Including Eilidh McIntyre, Lee Timothy, Peter Hart and James Hardy
Main Stage
10:30 - 11:00
Catamaran sailing top tips
If you’re a catamaran sailor, then this is the talk for you. Former British Sailing Team member Tom Phipps offers tips on rigging, racing, and getting the most from your cat.
Knowledge Zone
10:45 - 11:00
Welcome from stage hosts
Windsurfing legend and British speed and slalom champion Peter Hart, RYA Instructor Trainer and Pathway Coach James Hardy welcome you to the Watersports Stage.
Watersports Stage
11:00 - 11:45
Saving lives at sea for 200 years
Join RNLI lifeboat volunteers as they give an insight into lifesaving over the last 200 years, talk about what it’s like to be on crew and ways you can support the RNLI.
Main Stage
11:00 - 11:45
Let’s talk tactics
Mark Rushall shares his expertise on all things tactics from understanding wind shifts, faster racing starts, using a race compass, and getting round the marks first.
Knowledge Zone
11:00 - 11:45
Wings and foils
James Hardy and Mia Adcock give their specialist advice on choosing your first wings and foils, the latest in foil and wing design, and tuning for performance.
Watersports Stage
11:45 - 12:15
Sailing the shallows
Dinghy cruising legend, Roger Barnes, returns this year to share his tales on cruising the coast in a small boat.
Main Stage
11:45 - 12:30
In Tune – the hull, the rig, the sailor
Michael McNamara returns, sharing his expert rigging knowledge to set you up for success.
Knowledge Zone
11:45 - 12:30
Windsurfing kit – no more confusion!
For all windsurfers, experienced, new, or returning to the sport, Peter Hart explains the various categories and disciplines, and how to choose the right kit.
Watersports Stage
12:30 - 13:15
Future foiling stars
Athena Pathway’s Hattie Rogers, Noah Fitzgerald, and James Crossley talk about their pathway's into high performance foiling and the British team’s run up to the Youth and inaugural Women’s America’s Cup this autumn in Barcelona. They are joined by WASZP Class Manager Martin Evans and Performance Academy Manager James Parker-Mowbray to discuss Athena’s Foiling Pathway and WASZP Teams.
Main Stage
12:30 - 13:15
Crewing masterclass
Find out what makes a winning pairing with top tips from Olympic gold medallist Eilidh McIntyre and 2000 class National Champion crew Katie Horsfield.
Knowledge Zone
12:30 - 13:15
She Flies
Mia Adcock and Rachel Dobrijevic talk about the successful winging group ‘She Flies’ inspiring women to start their own journey to take flight. Find out how you can get involved.
Watersports Stage
13:15 – 13:30
UKWA Windsports Personality of the Year 2023
Award presentation and Q&A with 2023 winner Lucas Meldrum, hosted by Peter Hart and Nik Baker
Main Stage
13:15 - 14:00
Revitalise your club racing
Would you like more sailors in your fleet? We talk to sailors from clubs around the UK about making club racing more inviting.
Knowledge Zone
13:15 - 14:00
Essential tips for paddleboarders
Holly Bassett gives her expert advice including essential kit and techniques for paddling in all conditions and locations.
Watersports Stage
13:30 - 14:15
Forecasting to get ahead
British Sailing Teams’ meteorologist Simon Rowell offers his weather forecasting tips to help you prepare for your time on the water.
Main Stage
14:00 - 14:45
Get race fit
Join the British Sailing Team’s physio, “H” Draper’s interactive session for tips to get fit and prevent injury this season.
Knowledge Zone
14:00 - 14:45
Windsurfing technique masterclass
Peter Hart discusses the classic stumbling blocks in windsurfing and how to overcome them, inviting you to share your technique issues.
Watersports Stage
14:15 - 15:00
The amazing adventures of Stick Daring
Neil Peters, alter ego Stick Daring, dared to conquer the unpredictable waters of Britain anti-clockwise aboard his £50 Laser dinghy. Relive his journey through vivid narratives and captivating images.
Main Stage
14:45 - 15:30
Youth and junior season starter
Unmissable tips from Feva and 420 Coach, Jake Elsbury, and Optimist Lead Coach, Josh Atherton, to prepare you for the season ahead.
Knowledge Zone
14:45 - 15:30
Windfoiling workshop
James Hardy talks to British Sailing Squad iQFOiL sailors Catrin Williams, Jennie Roberts, Charlie Dixon and Alice Read on all things windfoiling – get your questions ready.
Watersports Stage
15:00 - 15:30
Going for gold
RYA Performance Director, Mark Robinson and Olympians Anna Burnet and John Gimson (live streamed) will be talking Olympic preparations with show host and Tokyo gold medallist Eilidh McIntyre. They will also welcome Dani Fusco-House and Rachael Potter who, as previously non-sailing athletes, are finding out what it takes to make it in the fast-paced world of 49erFX crewing as part of the British Sailing Squad’s Crew4Gold talent ID scheme launched last year.
Main Stage
15:30 - 16:00
Racing without limits
From the Combined Worlds to SailGP, hear from para sailors Rory McKinna, Adam Billany, and Jazz Turner as they prove why there are no barriers to sailing adventures.
Main Stage
15:30 - 16:00
ILCA downwind speed tips
British Sailing Team ILCA expert, Sam Whaley, offers his expertise on how to make your boat go faster in all conditions.
Knowledge Zone
15:30 - 16:15
Level up your winging
UK Wingfoil Slalom National Champion, Hugo Dobrijevic, joins James and Mia. Together they’ll discuss common mistakes, how to achieve your first flights, progressing from beginner level to advanced, and transforming your gybes, tacks, and jumps.
Watersports Stage
16:00 - 16:30
Treasure Hunt presentation
Join us at the Main Stage to see if your name is drawn out of the hat for the chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Main Stage