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Optimist

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 Lusitania Christmas Race at Clube Naval de Cascais
Over 200 sailors from 26 different clubs took part
Posted on 7 Dec
RYA Scotland Winter Championships
56 junior and youth entrants battled at Largs
Posted on 3 Dec
Dinghy classes at Phuket King's Cup 2023 Day 1
Thailand's finest young sailing talent on display
Posted on 3 Dec
Sail Melbourne overall
Matt Wearn continues winning the ILCA 7 class
Posted on 3 Dec
Sail Melbourne Day 3
Wind and waves wreak havoc
Posted on 2 Dec
IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote
It was freezing cold but despite the conditions everyone had lots of fun and laughs
Posted on 1 Dec
Hyde Sails November Discounts!
Get ready for the 2024 season, buy now to get the best prices
Posted on 18 Nov
Optimist Asian and Oceanian Championship overall
Italian strikes Regatta Gold in Abu Dhabi
Posted on 6 Nov
Optimist Asian & Oceanian Championship Team Racing
USA claim Team Gold as Individual battle heats up
Posted on 4 Nov
Optimist Asian and Oceanian Championship day 2
Italian Di Martino stays on gold medal course in Abu Dhabi
Posted on 2 Nov
IOCA UK End of Season Championship at Parkstone
Customary warm welcome to the fabulous clubhouse and facilities
Posted on 31 Oct
Optimist Asian and Oceanian Championship day 1
Thailand makes strong start as regatta launches in Abu Dhabi
Posted on 31 Oct
Optimist Asian and Oceanian Championship opens
The 161 competitors from 29 countries set for racing in Abu Dhabi
Posted on 30 Oct
Optimist Asian and Oceanian Championship preview
UAE take on World's best as Abu Dhabi hosts the event
Posted on 26 Oct
Independent Schools Association National Regatta
Draycote hosts 33 boats and one windsurfer
Posted on 17 Oct
Blackwater Sailing Club Optimist Open
A bumper entry of over 80 boats
Posted on 7 Oct
Sailing this Winter?
Top Tips for keeping you or your kids warm from Dave Stubbs of CoastWaterSports
Posted on 25 Sep
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
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World Sailing sustainability initiatives will “empower new generation” at 2023 Youth Sailing Worlds
© World Sailing
2023 Lusitania Christmas Race
© Luis Fraguas
2023 Lusitania Christmas Race
© Luis Fraguas
2023 Lusitania Christmas Race
© Luis Fraguas
Part of the congregation assembled for the prizegiving at the Sir Peter Blake Regatta
© LiveSailDie
RYA Scotland Winter Championships at Largs
© Marc Turner
Phuket King's Cup Dinghy Regatta 2023
© Guy Nowell / Phuket King's Cup
Phuket King's Cup Dinghy Regatta 2023
© Guy Nowell / Phuket King's Cup
Phuket King's Cup Dinghy Regatta 2023
© Guy Nowell / Phuket King's Cup
Phuket King's Cup Dinghy Regatta 2023
© Guy Nowell / Phuket King's Cup
Racing Day 1, all dinghy classes
© Guy Nowell / Phuket King's Cup
Racing Day 1, all dinghy classes
© Guy Nowell / Phuket King's Cup
Racing Day 1, all dinghy classes
© Guy Nowell / Phuket King's Cup
Optimist racing at 2024 Sail Melbourne (30 Nov - 3 Dec ) hosted by Royal Brighton Yacht Club
© Beau Outteridge
George Pilkington racing the Optimist at 2024 Sail Melbourne (30 Nov - 3 Dec ) hosted by Royal Brighton Yacht Club
© Beau Outteridge
Felix Palmer Ward heading downwind - IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote
© Stephen Wright
IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote
© Stephen Wright
Welsh Team mates Alice Atkin and Gracie Allsop - IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote
© Stephen Wright
Felix Palmer Ward leading race 3 intermediate fleet - IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote
© Stephen Wright
Racing at close quarters - IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote
© Stephen Wright
Roll tacks to keep warm - IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote
© Stephen Wright
Main Fleet rounding mark 2 in race 1 - IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote
© Stephen Wright
Intermediate Fleet, heading downwind, race 1 - IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote
© Stephen Wright
IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote
© Stephen Wright
IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote
© Steve Davis
Nia Byrne and Isla Hutchinson - IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote
© Stephen Wright
IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote
© Steve Davis
Nia Byrne leading a group down to the gate in race 3 - IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote
© Stephen Wright
IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote
© Steve Davis
Kate Charlesworth leading a closely matched group in race 3 - IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote
© Stephen Wright