At this year’s Sportsboat and RIB show, held at Ocean Village Marina, Southampton over the weekend of 22 – 23 May, visitors will have the opportunity to get behind the throttle of a RIB and pick up some basic boat handling skills at the RYA’s free RIB driving taster sessions.

Under the watchful eyes of an RYA instructor anyone over the age of eight years old can come and have a go.  Following a five minute briefing drivers will enjoy 15 minutes buzzing around the marina picking up some top boat handling tips.

Running throughout the weekend places will be on a first come first served basis.

“These free taster sessions are a great way to find out exactly how it feels to drive a RIB, in a safe but fun environment.  For anyone who is interested in having a go I’d recommend coming over early as it’s always an extremely popular attraction”, commented Andrew Norton, RYA Motor Cruising Projects Manager.

As well as the on water excitement visitors can find out all about the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship and how clubs and youngsters can get involved in this fantastic national competition which boasts some spectacular prizes.  You can also find out about RYA training and the courses that are available no matter what level you are, the new RYA RIB and Sportsboat at Sea DVD and other RYA publications (20% discount for RYA members on RYA publications ordered at the show).

Buoyancy aids will be provided and children under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.