Sailing followers are in for a treat early next month when the Royal Yachting Association stage the Suzuki Dinghy Show.

The event is being held over the weekend of March 1 and 2 at London’s Alexandra Palace.

It’s being held in association with yachts and yachting.

It’s considered to be a key event in the annual calendar for all dinghy sailors.

Suzuki Marine are the new title sponsors for the next four years.

The company’s sales and marketing manger Gareth Lumsdaine says: It gives us an excellent platform from which to promote Suzuki’s versatile four-stroke outboards as the range includes models that are ideal for auxiliary engines, chase or support craft and, of course, safety boats.”

There will be hundreds of exhibitors at the show with the latest boats, classic designs, kit, gear and gadgets of all descriptions.

The event has been running for the past 50 years and is well worth a visit.

For more details see www.dinghyshopw.org.uk