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Optimist

Optimist

The Optimist is the premier dinghy for under 16's in the world. Sailed in over 100 countries by over 150,000 young people, the Optimist is, quite simply, the dinghy in which the young people of the world learn to sail.

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Show news Optimist Brits abroad
It's an exciting time to be an junior sailor
Posted on 12 Apr Gill Optimist Spring Championships at Draycote
A thrilling display of competitive sailing featuring three fleets
Posted on 1 Apr Matteo Barker wins Toyota Opti Nationals in Picton
Matteo Barker is the 2024 NZ Optimist Champion in the just concluded Toyota NZ Nationals
Posted on 31 Mar Optiorange 2024 at Valencia overall
Strong winds result in no racing on the final day
Posted on 3 Mar Optiorange 2024 at Valencia day 3
Greeks Panagopoulos and Makri lead into the final day
Posted on 2 Mar Optiorange 2024 at Valencia day 2
Qualifying series codes with Greek Panagopoulos leading overall
Posted on 1 Mar Optiorange 2024 at Valencia day 1
Maria Anna Makri and Mehmet Erkut Budak emerge as first leaders
Posted on 29 Feb Optiorange 2024 at Valencia registrations close
528 sailors representing 29 countries are set for racing
Posted on 28 Feb Optiorange 2024 Preview
530 Optimists from 29 countries coming to Valencia
Posted on 27 Feb 34th Palamós Optimist Trophy overall
Iker Múgica (CN Cambrils) lifts the trophy
Posted on 18 Feb 34th Palamós Optimist Trophy day 3
Domingo and Múgica leading the pack
Posted on 18 Feb 34th Palamós Optimist Trophy day 2
Discard kicks in, and initial leader plummets to 33rd overall
Posted on 17 Feb 34th Palamós Optimist Trophy day 1
Four Spanish sailors among the top five out of 550 participants
Posted on 16 Feb Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week overall
Misty morning gives way for a fantastic day of racing
Posted on 4 Feb Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week day 3
Three classes opted for three different racing areas
Posted on 3 Feb Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week day 2
The AP flag was hoisted in the morning but sailors only had to wait ashore for half an hour
Posted on 2 Feb Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week day 1
It was a slow start at the Middle Island Water Sports Training Centre
Posted on 1 Feb Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week kicks off
A cracking opening ceremony today
Posted on 31 Jan Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week Preview
270 sailors will take to the water to compete
Posted on 29 Jan XVl Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja overall
Iker Múgica and Olha Lubianska crowned winners
Posted on 28 Jan XVl Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja Day 3
Final series participants decided for the 427 young sailors
Posted on 27 Jan XVl Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja Day 2
The wind continues to condition the regatta program
Posted on 26 Jan XVl Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja Day 1
A very long and complicated day for the race committee
Posted on 25 Jan St Vincent and the Grenadines Nationals
A display of great skill and competitive spirit in Calliaqua Bay
Posted on 7 Jan International Optimist Regatta update
Registration opens January 1, 2024
Posted on 20 Dec 2023 Lusitania Christmas Race at Clube Naval de Cascais
Over 200 sailors from 26 different clubs took part
Posted on 7 Dec 2023 RYA Scotland Winter Championships
56 junior and youth entrants battled at Largs
Posted on 3 Dec 2023 Dinghy classes at Phuket King's Cup 2023 Day 1
Thailand's finest young sailing talent on display
Posted on 3 Dec 2023 Sail Melbourne overall
Matt Wearn continues winning the ILCA 7 class
Posted on 3 Dec 2023 Sail Melbourne Day 3
Wind and waves wreak havoc
Posted on 2 Dec 2023
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Marinas24 to welcome big Kiwi contingent!
© New Zealand Marina Operators Association OptiSprings at Port Zelande, The Netherlands
© Sandy Ramus Magic Marine Easter Regatta at Braassemermeer, The Netherlands
© Fanny Rogers Magic Marine Easter Regatta at Braassemermeer, The Netherlands
© Fanny Rogers Magic Marine Easter Regatta at Braassemermeer, The Netherlands
© Fanny Rogers OptiSprings at Port Zelande, The Netherlands
© Sandy Ramus Magic Marine Easter Regatta at Braassemermeer, The Netherlands
© Fanny Rogers Magic Marine Easter Regatta at Braassemermeer, The Netherlands
© Fanny Rogers Magic Marine Easter Regatta at Braassemermeer, The Netherlands
© Fanny Rogers Magic Marine Easter Regatta at Braassemermeer, The Netherlands
© Fanny Rogers OptiSprings at Port Zelande, The Netherlands
© klanten.nytevision.be/2024optispring/ OptiSprings at Port Zelande, The Netherlands - Prize Giving
© Sandy Ramus OptiSprings at Port Zelande, The Netherlands - Prize Giving
© Sandy Ramus OptiSprings at Port Zelande, The Netherlands
© klanten.nytevision.be/2024optispring/ GBR Optimist sailors at the 42 degrees Lake Garda Meeting
© Adam Gosling GBR Optimist sailors at the 42 degrees Lake Garda Meeting
© Adam Gosling GBR Optimist sailors at the 42 degrees Lake Garda Meeting
© Adam Gosling GBR Optimist sailors at the 42 degrees Lake Garda Meeting
© Adam Gosling GBR Optimist sailors at the 42 degrees Lake Garda Meeting
© Adam Gosling GBR Optimist sailors at the 42 degrees Lake Garda Meeting
© Adam Gosling GBR Optimist sailors at the 42 degrees Lake Garda Meeting
© Adam Gosling Hugo Fletcher takes third at the 42 degrees Lake Garda Meeting
© Fraglia Vela Riva / ZGN Try Sailing - Newcastle SailFest Regatta
© Salty Dingo Gill Optimist Spring Championships at Draycote Water
© www.tomsteventonphotography.uk Gill Optimist Spring Championships at Draycote Water
© www.tomsteventonphotography.uk Gill Optimist Spring Championships at Draycote Water
© www.tomsteventonphotography.uk Gill Optimist Spring Championships at Draycote Water
© www.tomsteventonphotography.uk Gill Optimist Spring Championships at Draycote Water
© www.tomsteventonphotography.uk Gill Optimist Spring Championships at Draycote Water
© www.tomsteventonphotography.uk Gill Optimist Spring Championships at Draycote Water
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