Globally Inspired Albacore Stand Dazzles at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2025

The 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, hosted at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, offers attendees an engaging international experience, compliments of the Albacore Stand, standing tall at Stand A9. 2025 is special, as it plays host to the biannual Albacore Internationals at Hampton YC, Virginia, USA, in October, a drawcard event for sailing enthusiasts globally. The UK’s contribution to the affair promises to be vibrant, with their containers nearly filled to the brim. Among this assortment is a yacht earning its bragging rights, the immaculately presented, and aptly named, ‘Uffa Fox Sake’. This phenomenal display is sure to leave sailing enthusiasts yearning for open waters. Adding a personalized touch to the stand is the yacht’s owner, Matt Thompson, who will be available for interactions over the weekend. Thompson’s role extends beyond ownership as he also shoulders responsibility as the chair of the International Albacore Association. For international visitors, the stand plays host to ‘Mr. Albacore USA’, Barney Harris, and Ralph Glass, adding a tasteful touch of overseas zest to the exhibit. Attendees can also treat themselves to a unique seminar by multiple International and National Albacore Champion Michael McNamara, presenting his sought-after sail tuning talk. Discounted membership offers and a demo boat for charter signal enticing opportunities for those hoping to join the Albacore fleet. For every sailing enthusiast, whether experienced or novice, the Albacore stand ensures an experience rich in sailing culture, international camaraderie, and the sheer thrill that is the open water.