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No, it's not normally wireless, but sailing dinghies ARE mobile... sort of! The Dinghy Show, Ally Pally

The technology on view at the Dinghy Show - Saturday and Sunday 3-4 March - is not normally all wireless, at all. But there will be some, and that's good enough for the boat-mad Editor of NewsWireless.

Here's the first bit of the programme of events for the show: 
 

Time

Event

Location 10:00 Doors open

10.30

Show opening event

11.00

Learning to sail Jonathan Davis talks about the basics of sailing and how to get the best out of the show

Hall 2 (West Hall)

11.30

Budget boating With Pete Vincent. Buying a boat on a budget of £250.00. What you need to look out for in an old wooden boat. Sponsored by Yachts and Yachting

Hall 2 (West Hall)

12.15

Dinghy cruising in comfort With Ann and Dennis Kell, Wayfarer Association. What to take and where to buy your gear for relaxed cruising. Sponsored by All at Sea

Hall 2 (West Hall)

13.15

Sailing from the sofa Sailing DVDs that you can learn from and laugh at with Digby Fox. A review and clips from Sailing DVDs including tips on how to get started, sailing faster, rig tuning, and foiling moths!

Hall 2 (West Hall) 14.15 Club Safety boats Tips and advice from Paul Mara, RYA Chief Powerboat Instructor on what to look for when buying a club safety boat. Sponsored by Suzuki Marine.

Hall 2 (West Hall) 15.00 What to wear Drysuits, wetsuits, hikers, rash vests, spray tops or beanies – a guide to selecting the right clothing for your sailing to keep you comfortable - wet or dry. Sponsored by Andark Diving and Watersports.

Hall 2 (West Hall) 15.45 Tacking on the shifts With Skandia Team GBR Coach Harvey Hillary. How to make the most of slight changes in wind direction when racing or cruising

Hall 2 (West Hall) 16.30 Prize draw for treasure hunt 16.45 RYA Coach and Instructor of the Year Awards