Diary Dates

Open Day on Rochdale Canal, 9-10 February, at Dukes Lock, Manchester, canalrivertrust.org.uk

Oxford Blue, 16 February, at Oxford Sailing Club, part of the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series, Selden.SailRacer.org

RYA Dinghy Show 2019, 2-3 March, at Alexandra Palace in London, rya.org.uk

Introduction to cruiser racing seminar, 6 April, at Chichester Cruiser Racing Club, www.ccrc.co.uk/ seminar-interest/

Carrickfergus Boat Jumble, 7 April, at Carrickfergus Sailing Club, County Antrim. For more info tel: 07747 002 411

Norfolk Boat Jumble, 14 April, at The Royal Norfolk Show Ground, Norwich. Entry £3.00. For info tel: 01485 541 566

Bike4Bart Portsmouth, 27 April, at Portsmouth/ Meon Valley run by the Andrew Simpson Foundation, bike4bart.com

Jersey Boat Show, 4-6 May, at St Helier Marina, Jersey, jerseyboatshow. com

London Yacht Show, 8-12 May, at St Katherine Dock, London, londonyachtshow.com

British Motor Yacht Show, 17-19 May, at Swanwick Marina on the Hamble, britishmotor yachtshow.com

Cowes Spring Classics, 17-19 May, at Cowes, cowesspringclassics.com

Crick Boat Show, 25-27 May, at Crick Marina, crickboatshow.com

All Wales Boat and Leisure Show, 30 May-1 June, Anglesey Showground, allwalesboatshow.com