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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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Posted on 30 Mar Get set for the 2026 Dragon Series!
Returning to Wales for the 2026 season with a sparkling lineup of 13 events
Posted on 28 Mar IOCA Optimist Spring Championships
171 Optimists travel to compete from all over the country
Posted on 23 Mar FUN spelt FOIL - David French takes to the skies
A deeply personal story for David as he talks about why foiling got him back into sailing
Posted on 23 Mar Easter Race Camp Open to All at Hayling Island
Youth training for Feva, 29er, Optimist, ILCA and Tera classes
Posted on 14 Mar Brassed Off Cup returns to Howth YC
Good Friday event is the perfect spring shake-off for Optimist sailors
Posted on 9 Mar Full bore and the real deal - Mark Bradford
Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show One of Season Four is now live - Squark - MD North Sails AUS
Posted on 7 Mar Optiorange 2026 in Valencia overall
Finland's Sisu Selio and Spain's Mª Antonia Peñalver crowned champions
Posted on 1 Mar HISC Magic Marine Optimist Open Meeting Preview
Another bumper fleet is expected in May at Hayling Island
Posted on 1 Mar Optiorange 2026 in Valencia day 2
Qualifying round closed out and the Gold Group is now set
Posted on 27 Feb Sustainability takes Centre Stage
Sail design competition raises awareness thanks to Christchurch SC team
Posted on 27 Feb Optiorange 2026 in Valencia Preview
Turkey's Cengiz Eren Güvenç is setting the pace
Posted on 26 Feb Optiorange 2026 in Valencia Preview
412 sailors from 30 countries have gathered for the event
Posted on 25 Feb Marina Ibiza backs Balearic grassroots sailing
Lending its support to the Balearic Team Championship-Marina Ibiza Trophy
Posted on 25 Feb Bassenthwaite SC 2026 season preview
Navigators & General Bass Week, Great North Asymmetric Challenge and more
Posted on 24 Feb Brand-new GP Watercraft website
Living and breathing the mantra 'Crafted for Performance. Shaped by Experience.'
Posted on 20 Feb Hyde Sails in attendance at RYA Dinghy Show
Ben McGrane and John Brooks are available to speak to
Posted on 18 Feb GP Watercraft set to thrill at the Dinghy Show
A bumper display of exciting boats and kit on Stand L35
Posted on 16 Feb Dinghy Show Discount Period from Hyde Sails
10% off all one design sails, covers and accessories
Posted on 15 Feb 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 3
Wind finally makes its appearance, with Canada's Will Keilty leading
Posted on 14 Feb 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 2
The weather continues to dictate the regatta
Posted on 13 Feb 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 1
Day one racing suspended due to wind alert
Posted on 12 Feb 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy preview
Several changes compared to recent editions
Posted on 11 Feb Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja overall
Izan Rogel and María Antonia Peñalver are the new champions
Posted on 2 Feb Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja day 3
When the force of nature takes over
Posted on 31 Jan Hong Kong Race Week 2026 Day 2
Leaders consolidate positions at the top
Posted on 31 Jan Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja day 2
Nicolás Bastard takes the lead after a second day of light winds
Posted on 30 Jan Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja day 1
Wind dominates opening day with only one race completed
Posted on 30 Jan Junior DN & Ice Optimist Worlds and Europeans
Completing the entire racing program is a rare accomplishment in ice sailing
Posted on 29 Jan Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja starts tomorrow
419 Optimist sailors representing 30 countries set to compete
Posted on 28 Jan
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Optimist sailor Evie Ring
© Ade Owens Coached Regatta Fleet during the IOCA Optimist Spring Championships at Draycote Water Sailing Club
© Oct_films Main Fleet Podium in the IOCA Optimist Spring Championships at Draycote Water Sailing Club
© Oct_films Regatta Fleet Podium in the IOCA Optimist Spring Championships at Draycote Water Sailing Club
© Oct_films Main fleet during the IOCA Optimist Spring Championships at Draycote Water Sailing Club
© Oct_films Main fleet during the IOCA Optimist Spring Championships at Draycote Water Sailing Club
© Oct_films Main fleet during the IOCA Optimist Spring Championships at Draycote Water Sailing Club
© Oct_films Coached Regatta Fleet podium in the IOCA Optimist Spring Championships at Draycote Water Sailing Club
© Oct_films Brassed Off Cup at Howth YC
© Annraoi Blaney Brassed Off Cup at Howth YC
© Annraoi Blaney Brassed Off Cup at Howth YC
© Annraoi Blaney Brassed Off Cup at Howth YC
© Annraoi Blaney Optiorange Regatta 2026
© Pep Portas / RCNV Optiorange Regatta 2026
© Pep Portas / RCNV Optiorange Regatta 2026
© Pep Portas / RCNV Optiorange Regatta 2026
© Pep Portas / RCNV Optiorange Regatta 2026
© Pep Portas / RCNV Optiorange Regatta 2026
© Pep Portas / RCNV Optiorange Regatta 2026
© Pep Portas / RCNV Optiorange Regatta 2026
© Pep Portas / RCNV HISC Magic Marine Optimist Open
© Peter Hickson Optiorange Regatta 2026 day 2
© Pep Portas / RCNV Optiorange Regatta 2026 day 2
© Pep Portas / RCNV Optiorange Regatta 2026 day 2
© Pep Portas / RCNV Optiorange Regatta 2026 day 2
© Pep Portas / RCNV Optiorange Regatta 2026 day 2
© Pep Portas / RCNV Optiorange Regatta 2026 day 2
© Pep Portas / RCNV Optiorange 2026
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