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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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Show news Bosham Sailing Club Junior Regatta
A gob-smacking 90+ entries tak part
Posted on 3 Jun 2025 Lypo-C Enoshima Olympic Week
Next-generation sailors and Olympians clash in international waters
Posted on 1 Jun Coaching with Data
Inside an Optimist training session with 2025 GB Worlds sailors
Posted on 29 May Enter now for Chichester Harbour Race Week
Last year nearly 600 competitors in 383 boats attended
Posted on 24 May Entries open for Parkstone Youth Week
Different from most sailing regattas - and now with a Roman Empire theme
Posted on 23 May Optimist Team Racing at Oxford
'Team Gust Busters' wins the Ramus Trophy
Posted on 20 May Magic Marine UK Optimist open meeting at Hayling
Lucky enough to have huge support from both local marine and non-marine businesses
Posted on 16 May ROTTERs return at Ripon
25 sailors under 14 enjoy MarioKart sailing and other fun activities
Posted on 16 May Corinthian Otters Explore Lion Creek
The excitement is instant, the novices are wide-eyed to the tales from the old salts
Posted on 15 May IOCA GBR Optimist Selection Trials
Tactical masterclass in Weymouth
Posted on 12 May RCIYC Nick Cousins Memorial Spring Regatta Preview
Scheduled to run from Friday to Sunday 16th to 18th May in Jersey
Posted on 7 May Northamptonshire Youth Series preview
It's just over a week to go to the first of this year's events
Posted on 1 May Blackwater SC cadet training weekend
Sunshine, sailing and ice-cream for 70 sailors
Posted on 1 May Rooster Strengthens 2025 Season Partnerships
Commitment to supporting classes and clubs that promote participation, performance, and progression
Posted on 29 Apr Register for the International Optimist Regatta
Early entry discount ends May 1!
Posted on 26 Apr SVG Junior Sailing Week 2025
A Spectacular Celebration of Youth, Sportsmanship and Island Spirit
Posted on 24 Apr The Real Impact of Sprit Tension in an Optimist
You might think that there's nothing more to learn about Optimist sailing
Posted on 16 Apr Ron Beasley obituary
A seven-year joinery apprenticeship lead to being a world champion dinghy builder
Posted on 16 Apr ROTTERs with Lasers at Ripon
Youth and junior coaching day
Posted on 15 Apr Draycote Academy update
Winter program really does support sailors' development
Posted on 3 Apr The most important job in sailing
How Nick Scott is delivering radical change to competitive sailing pathways in the UK
Posted on 31 Mar Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy returns
With the introduction of the high-performance TP52 class
Posted on 24 Mar Going to publish the 'F' word – Again!
Clearly, there are lots of young sailors out there looking to add a load of fun to their sailing
Posted on 23 Mar Northamptonshire Youth Series final training
Now it's getting serious and the kids can put their training into action
Posted on 20 Mar Gill Optimist Spring Championships at Royal Torbay
A bright start to the season
Posted on 18 Mar Rooster 2025 Event Line-up: Supporting the Action!
Ssupporting the sailing community is at the heart of what Rooster do
Posted on 17 Mar SSCBC welcomes young and old with open arms
The sparkling waters of the Mornington Peninsula recently welcomed 88 Optimist sailors
Posted on 17 Mar Entry open for NEYYSA event at Ullswater
North Region Youth & Junior Championship is in June
Posted on 14 Mar NEYYSA Coaching at South Shields
Boundless enthusiasm on a fantastic day to be on the water!
Posted on 10 Mar Optos Brown Cup Scottish School Champs Preview
Returning to Loch Earn Sailing Club in June
Posted on 10 Mar
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© Sardinia Challenge Optimist Trophy Kinder Joy of Moving - Sardinia Challenge 2025
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© Sardinia Challenge 2025 Optimist Trophy Kinder Joy of Moving - Sardinia Challenge 2025
© Sardinia Challenge 2025 Dustbusters v Silver Swordfish - IOCA UK Optimist Team Racing Championship at Oxford
© David Baddeley Dustbusters v Team East - IOCA UK Optimist Team Racing Championship at Oxford
© Kirstie Hawkes Dust busters, overall winners - IOCA UK Optimist Team Racing Championship at Oxford
© Elaine Hakes Prizes - IOCA UK Optimist Team Racing Championship at Oxford
© Jane Hudson Final - IOCA UK Optimist Team Racing Championship at Oxford
© IOCA UK Magic Marine UK Optimist open meeting at Hayling Island - Coached fleet
© TeamHISC Magic Marine UK Optimist open meeting at Hayling Island - Coached fleet
© TeamHISC Overall winner, Hazel Butterfield - Magic Marine UK Optimist open meeting at Hayling Island - Coached fleet
© TeamHISC Freddie Willder in the lead - Magic Marine UK Optimist open meeting at Hayling Island - Coached fleet
© TeamHISC Magic Marine UK Optimist open meeting at Hayling Island - just one of the tables of prizes
© James Ward Magic Marine UK Optimist open meeting at Hayling Island - prize winners
© James Ward Magic Marine UK Optimist open meeting at Hayling Island - Main fleet
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Magic Marine UK Optimist open meeting at Hayling Island - Main fleet
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Magic Marine UK Optimist open meeting at Hayling Island - Main fleet
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Magic Marine UK Optimist open meeting at Hayling Island - Main fleet
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Magic Marine UK Optimist open meeting at Hayling Island - Main fleet
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Magic Marine UK Optimist open meeting at Hayling Island - Main fleet
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Magic Marine UK Optimist open meeting at Hayling Island - Main fleet
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Magic Marine UK Optimist open meeting at Hayling Island - Main fleet
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Magic Marine UK Optimist open meeting at Hayling Island - Main fleet
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com
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