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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 29th Broadland Youth Regatta
On-water judges given an unenviable task in such light conditions
Posted on 19 Sep Optimists at Bosham
1000 youth sailors tested by wind over tide
Posted on 19 Sep What's new in Velocitek's Prism 2 compass?
Latest model integrates user feedback and technological advancements
Posted on 14 Sep Gill Optimist Late Summer Championships
Ever the Optimist, at Pwllheli
Posted on 14 Sep Bosham Regatta 2023
A perfect day on the water for the 140 boats and 250 sailors
Posted on 7 Sep UK Optimist Open National Championships
Everyone was wondering what Portland would have in store for them
Posted on 18 Aug IOCA Optimist Team Racing Championship
56 youths hit Portland Harbour to battle in 91 races
Posted on 17 Aug 28th Ora Cup Ora Optimist Overall
545 racers from 30 nations took part
Posted on 6 Aug Hill Head SC Cadet Dinghy Week
32 young sailors take part with the backdrop of Cowes Week
Posted on 5 Aug Sail Canada 2023 Sail West Championships preview
More than 60 sailors will be in action this weekend
Posted on 27 Jul Chichester Optimist Open
50 young sailors race on Saturday
Posted on 13 Jul Natural amphitheatres
What is most important to you when you race your boat?
Posted on 11 Jul 2023 Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy concludes
Record number of entries take to water
Posted on 10 Jul Optimists at Loch Tummel
Taking part in the RYA Youth and Junior Championship
Posted on 10 Jul Wilcox wins 30th International Optimist Regatta
Rebounding from a broken mast in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Posted on 19 Jun Team JK Sailing Manny USA wins 2023 TOTE Team Race
The Championship is one of a trio of events sailed this week out of the St. Thomas Yacht Club
Posted on 16 Jun 30th International Optimist Regatta kicks off
Combination of instruction, team, and fleet racing includes beginners and advanced sailors alike
Posted on 12 Jun reZHIKLE your old wetsuits at the Optimist Worlds
Bring any brand of old wetsuit to the event, and Zhik will save it from landfill
Posted on 12 Jun Warsash Optimist Open
Amazing weather for the three fleets on the water!
Posted on 7 Jun Prestwick SC Scottish Youth Optimist Regatta
A very sunny weekend for the club's youth regatta
Posted on 5 Jun HISC Optimist Open 2023
Again blessed with perfect sailing conditions
Posted on 27 May IOCA Gill Early Summer Optimist Championships
After a six-year absence it was excellent to see the fleet back at Derwent
Posted on 26 May IOCA GBR Optimist Selection Trials
Top 80 Oppy sailors in the country attend Weymouth event
Posted on 23 May Spring Regatta at Norfolk Broads YC
Ten entries in the Yare & Bure One Designs made the biggest keelboat fleet
Posted on 17 May P&B Northamptonshire Youth Series round 1
Draycote welcomes Under 19s for coaching and racing
Posted on 16 May Early entry discount ends May 1
For 30th International Optimist Regatta, Clinic & Team Race
Posted on 18 Apr Investwise Irish Sailing Youth Nationals
Home waters victory for Rocco Wright
Posted on 18 Apr Zhik Combined High Schools Championships overall
The final day was full of drama...
Posted on 17 Apr 2023 Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy preview
One of Portugal's flagship sailing events
Posted on 13 Apr Zhik Combined High Schools Championships day 3
Marshall Day managed to reverse the result taking the win on corrected time
Posted on 13 Apr
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Jack Aitken wins the Lady Mayhew Trophy - 29th Broadland Youth Regatta
© Trish Barnes Xtremity Optimist open meeting at Bosham
© IOCA Xtremity Optimist open meeting at Bosham
© IOCA Xtremity Optimist open meeting at Bosham
© IOCA Xtremity Optimist open meeting at Bosham
© IOCA Xtremity Optimist open meeting at Bosham
© IOCA Xtremity Optimist open meeting at Bosham
© IOCA Xtremity Optimist open meeting at Bosham
© IOCA Xtremity Optimist open meeting at Bosham
© IOCA Xtremity Optimist open meeting at Bosham
© IOCA Pippa Shepherd wins the Xtremity Optimist open meeting at Bosham
© IOCA Xtremity Optimist open meeting at Bosham
© IOCA Gill Optimist Late Summer Championships at Plas Heli
© Stephen Wright Gill Optimist Late Summer Championships at Plas Heli
© Stephen Wright Gill Optimist Late Summer Championships at Plas Heli
© Stephen Wright Gill Optimist Late Summer Championships at Plas Heli
© Stephen Wright Gill Optimist Late Summer Championships at Plas Heli
© Stephen Wright Gill Optimist Late Summer Championships at Plas Heli
© Stephen Wright Gill Optimist Late Summer Championships at Plas Heli
© Carole Blades Gill Optimist Late Summer Championships at Plas Heli
© Stephen Wright Gill Optimist Late Summer Championships at Plas Heli
© Stephen Wright Gill Optimist Late Summer Championships at Plas Heli
© Lorna White Gill Optimist Late Summer Championships at Plas Heli
© Stephen Wright Gill Optimist Late Summer Championships at Plas Heli
© Stephen Wright Gill Optimist Late Summer Championships at Plas Heli
© Stephen Wright Some boats are really better for youngsters at the NCSC August Bank Holiday Games 2023
© David Eberlin Savills Gill UK Optimist Open National Championships at Weymouth
© Paul Sanwell / OPP Savills Gill UK Optimist Open National Championships at Weymouth
© Paul Sanwell / OPP Savills Gill UK Optimist Open National Championships at Weymouth
© Paul Sanwell / OPP Savills Gill UK Optimist Open National Championships at Weymouth
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