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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 FM Sailing Northamptonshire Youth Series Preview
A Fresh (and Marsh) new look for youth sailing starts Saturday
Posted on 13 Apr Auckland teenager makes NZ sailing history
Zofia Wells is the first female sailor to win the overall title at the NZ Optimist Nationals
Posted on 8 Apr Toyota NZ Optimist Nats - Day 4 - Wells wins
Zofia Wells adds the NZ Open Optimist title to her already impressive record in multiple classes.
Posted on 7 Apr Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 3
Glendowie's Zofia Wells continues to make the front running after the third day of racing
Posted on 6 Apr Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 2
Female sailors continue to dominate the top three places on the leaderboard after Day 2
Posted on 5 Apr Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 1
The 2026 Toyota Optimist Nationals got underway on Saturday from New Plymouth Yacht Club.
Posted on 4 Apr Hyde Sails - We've got you covered!
As well as sails, Hyde also produce covers, foil bags and accessories for many classes
Posted on 3 Apr HISC Optimist Easter Race Camp 2026
Thirteen enthusiastic Optimist sailors took to the water each day
Posted on 3 Apr Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals at New Plymouth YC
The five-day regatta is being hosted by the New Plymouth Yacht Club
Posted on 3 Apr 2026 Sail Central Championships preview
Event will take place July 10-12 and will include a one-day development clinic
Posted on 3 Apr Vaikobi - THE choice of champions and pundits
No puppies were harmed in the creation of this show. Watch the show now to see what we mean...
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
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Grafham Water SC awarded RYA Pathway Club status
© Paul Sanwell / OPP Aerial view of the Club and town beach EYC
© Exmouth Yacht Club Zofia Wells (GBC) - 2026 Toyota NZ Optimist National Open champion - New Plymouth YC - Day 2 - April 5, 2026
© Billy Preston Zofia Wells (GBC) - 2026 Toyota NZ Optimist National Open champion - New Plymouth YC - Day 2 - April 5, 2026
© Billy Preston Zofia Wells (GBC) - 2026 Toyota NZ Optimist National Open champion - New Plymouth YC - Day 2 - April 5, 2026
© Billy Preston Zofia Wells (GBC) - 2026 Toyota NZ Optimist National Open champion - New Plymouth YC - Day 2 - April 5, 2026
© Billy Preston Zofia Wells (GBC) - 2026 Toyota NZ Optimist National Open champion - New Plymouth YC - Day 2 - April 5, 2026
© Billy Preston Zofia Wells (GBC) (nearest the camera) - 2026 Toyota NZ Optimist National Open champion - New Plymouth YC - Day 2 - April 5, 2026
© Billy Preston Zofia Wells (GBC) - 2026 Toyota NZ Optimist National Open champion - New Plymouth YC - Day 4 - April 7, 2026
© Ian Pye Zofia Wells (GBC) - 2026 Toyota NZ Optimist National Open champion - New Plymouth YC - Day 4 - April 7, 2026
© NPYC Zofia Wells (GBC) - 2026 Toyota NZ Optimist National Open champion - New Plymouth YC - Day 4 - April 7, 2026
© Ian Pye Zofia Wells (GBC) - 2026 Toyota NZ Optimist National champion - New Plymouth YC - Day 4 - April 7, 2026
© Ian Pye Surfing home - Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals - New Plymouth YC - Day 4 - April 7, 2026
© Ian Pye The fleet return to shore - Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals - New Plymouth YC - Day 3 - April 6, 2026
© Ian Pye Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals - New Plymouth YC - Day 2 - April 5, 2026
© Billy Preston Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals - New Plymouth YC - Day 2 - April 5, 2026
© Billy Preston Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals - New Plymouth YC - Day 2 - April 5, 2026
© Billy Preston Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals - New Plymouth YC - Day 2 - April 5, 2026
© Billy Preston Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals - New Plymouth YC - Day 2 - April 5, 2026
© Billy Preston Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals - New Plymouth YC - Day 2 - April 5, 2026
© Billy Preston Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals - New Plymouth YC - Day 2 - April 5, 2026
© Billy Preston Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals - New Plymouth YC - Day 1 - April 4, 2026
© Billy Preston Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals - New Plymouth YC - Day 1 - April 4, 2026
© Billy Preston HISC Optimist Easter Race Camp 2026
© Melvyn Cooper HISC Optimist Easter Race Camp 2026
© Melvyn Cooper HISC Optimist Easter Race Camp 2026
© Melvyn Cooper HISC Optimist Easter Race Camp 2026
© Melvyn Cooper Practice session - Toyota Optimist Nationals - New Plymouth YC - April 3, 2026
© Billy Preston Measurement and Registration - Toyota Optimist Nationals - New Plymouth YC - April 3, 2026
© Billy Preston Measurement and Registration - Toyota Optimist Nationals - New Plymouth YC - April 3, 2026
© Billy Preston
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