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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 Warsash SC Club Championships
25 classes of boat across the 64 entries reflected the diversity of sailing available at the club
Posted on 5 May NSW Optimist Interclub Series Round 1
More than 80 young sailors race from Woollahra Sailing Club
Posted on 4 May Welsh Sailing Dragon Series at Tata Steel
Young sailors from across the region enjoy an exciting day on the water
Posted on 4 May Enter now for Chichester Harbour Race Week
This 5-day event often exceeds 500 competitors in 350 boats
Posted on 1 May 5th Nick Cousins Memorial Spring Regatta
Racing in the beautiful arena of St Aubin's Bay last weekend
Posted on 1 May NSW Optimist Interclub 2026 Preview
Young Sailors Set to Shine at Woollahra Sailing Club
Posted on 1 May Young sailors compete in Dragon Series at Gresford
With a coach-supported training fleet there was competition for all levels
Posted on 29 Apr Northamptonshire Youth Series leg 2 at Middle Nene
Birds of prey take to the water
Posted on 29 Apr Rotters and Colanders
Initiatives which blow preconceptions about sailing out of the water
Posted on 28 Apr Rooster and IOCA UK Partnership
Supporting the next generation of sailors as the official class clothing sponsor
Posted on 23 Apr Beastie Tour makes it to Thorpe Bay
East of England open series for 'transition' age sailors
Posted on 22 Apr ROTTERS Bring a Buddy at Ripon Sailing Club
Several Buddies invited by existing ROTTERS to see what all the fuss was about
Posted on 21 Apr Yacht Club de Cannes: a factory for champions!
An enviable number of European and World titles and podiums
Posted on 20 Apr 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
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All sizes and all ages raced in the Warsash SC Club Championships
© WSC Media Team Heading to the action during the Warsash SC Club Championships
© WSC Media Team Junior prize winners at the Warsash SC Club Championships
© WSC Media Team 2026 NSW Optimist Interclub Series Round 1
© mainsheet.in 2026 NSW Optimist Interclub Series Round 1
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© mainsheet.in 2026 NSW Optimist Interclub Series Round 1
© mainsheet.in 2026 NSW Optimist Interclub Series Round 1
© mainsheet.in 2026 NSW Optimist Interclub Series Round 1
© mainsheet.in 2026 NSW Optimist Interclub Series Round 1
© mainsheet.in 2026 NSW Optimist Interclub Series Round 1
© mainsheet.in 2026 NSW Optimist Interclub Series Round 1
© mainsheet.in 2026 NSW Optimist Interclub Series Round 1
© mainsheet.in NSW Optimist Interclub
© Andrew C Lee NSW Optimist Interclub 2026
© NSWIODA NSW Optimist Interclub
© David Griffiths Young sailors compete in Dragon Series at Gresford
© GSC Beastie Tour makes it to Thorpe Bay
© David Maynard / www.alleycatphotographer.com ROTTERS Bring a Buddy at Ripon Sailing Club
© J Young ROTTERS Bring a Buddy at Ripon Sailing Club
© J Young ROTTERS Bring a Buddy at Ripon Sailing Club
© J Young ROTTERS Bring a Buddy at Ripon Sailing Club
© J Young 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
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