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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 30th CSA Caribbean Dinghy Championship
Three days of close racing in Sint Maarten
Posted today at 5:32 pm OptiOrange València opens entries for 2027 edition
The regatta will be the final event of the 2026-2027 Optimist Excellence Cup
Posted today at 11:40 am 2026 Optimist South American Championship day 3
Argentina takes it all in 2026 Optimist South American Team Racing Championship
Posted today at 12:41 am 30th Caribbean Dinghy Championships
St. Vincent sailors celebrate strong results
Posted on 29 Oct 2026 Optimist South American Championship day 2
More favourable sailing conditions in Maldonado Bay
Posted on 29 Oct Crotone and Riva Del Garda join forces
Two major regattas, one shared alliance for youth sailing
Posted on 27 Oct Mussanah Race Week & Arab Women Champs overall
The event conclude in spectacular style at Barceló Mussanah Resort
Posted on 23 Oct SVG Sailing set for Caribbean Dinghy Championships
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sends Largest-Ever Team
Posted on 21 Oct Mussanah Race Week & Arab Women Championship day 3
Tight fleets set up high-stakes showdown as the race reach climax
Posted on 20 Oct Mussanah Race Week & Arab Women Championship day 2
Sailors faced another day of challenging tactical waters and stiff competition
Posted on 19 Oct Mussanah Race Week & Arab Women Championship day 1
Fierce competition and elite standards drive action
Posted on 18 Oct Barton Marine at Annapolis Sailboat Show 2026
Launching 100% accurate Windicator
Posted on 10 Oct Barcolana58 presented by Generali update
A great celebration at sea with Paltrinieri and 410 swimmers off Piazza Unità
Posted on 5 Oct Barcolana58 presented by Generali update
Over 200 paddlers entered in Barcolana Grado SUP Experience
Posted on 3 Oct Barcolana58 presented by Generali kicks off
318 young sailors take to the water for the Trofeo Optimist Italia Kinder Joy of Moving
Posted on 2 Oct Optimists at Emsworth
Smaller sailors display excellent racing skills in challenging conditions
Posted on 30 Sep Sail Canada Regatta of Year Award winner announced
Sail Central Championships at Hudson YC's Fruitbowl Regatta wins
Posted on 29 Sep 2026 USODA Team Race Nationals at Larchmont
326 races held during the Optimist Team Racing Nationals
Posted on 28 Sep Mornington YC to host Victorian State Championship
One great weekend of sailing for the Optimist, 420 and 29er classes
Posted on 24 Sep HRH The Princess Royal visits Royal Lymington YC
To celebrate more than 40 years of Wednesday Junior Sailing at the club
Posted on 24 Sep 96th Otter Week
Over 80 sailors aged between 6 and 18 took part in racing and shore activities
Posted on 18 Sep Welsh Youth and Junior Championships at Plas Heli
A weekend of two halves for the 85-strong fleet
Posted on 16 Sep Optimists at Parkstone
Sunshine, shifting breeze and racing for all ages
Posted on 8 Sep One Design Open, Opi and Tera Notherns at Bass
Two great days of racing in some fantastic sailing conditions
Posted on 7 Sep Royal Lymington Youth Week 2026
Four action-packed days on and off the water
Posted on 2 Sep Hyde Sails One Design September Discount
20% off selected One Design Sails, Accessories and More
Posted on 1 Sep SVG Sailing Association Youth Nationals
The regatta in Calliaqua Bay featured Optimist, ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 sailing
Posted on 30 Aug Highlights of the Summer Calendar at Blackwater SC
Club week and cadet week were very successful
Posted on 27 Aug Chichester Harbour Race Week overall
Hot regatta attracts near record attendance
Posted on 19 Aug IOCA UK Optimist Nationals at Largs
The Firth of Clyde offers a mix of challenging tides, shifting breezes and breathtaking scenery
Posted on 18 Aug
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30th CSA Caribbean Dinghy Championship
© Andre ‘Dede’ Knol 2026 Optimist South American Team Racing Championship
© Matias Capizzano 2026 Optimist South American Team Racing Championship
© Matias Capizzano 2026 Optimist South American Team Racing Championship
© Matias Capizzano 2026 Optimist South American Team Racing Championship
© Matias Capizzano 2026 Optimist South American Team Racing Championship
© Matias Capizzano Optimist - Keyron Harris
© Sint Maarten Yacht Club 2026 Optimist South American Championship - Day 2
© Matias Capizzano 2026 Optimist South American Championship - Day 2
© Matias Capizzano 2026 Optimist South American Championship - Day 2
© Matias Capizzano 2026 Optimist South American Championship - Day 2
© Matias Capizzano 2026 Optimist South American Championship - Day 2
© Matias Capizzano 2026 Optimist South American Championship - Day 2
© Matias Capizzano 2026 Optimist South American Championship - Day 2
© Matias Capizzano 2026 Optimist South American Championship - Day 2
© Matias Capizzano 2026 Optimist South American Championship - Day 2
© Matias Capizzano 2026 Optimist South American Championship - Day 2
© Matias Capizzano 2026 Optimist South American Championship - Day 2
© Matias Capizzano Crotone and Riva Del Garda join forces for youth sailing
© Club Velico Crotone Crotone and Riva Del Garda join forces for youth sailing
© Elena Giolai Crotone and Riva Del Garda join forces for youth sailing
© Club Velico Crotone Crotone and Riva Del Garda join forces for youth sailing
© Elena Giolai Crotone and Riva Del Garda join forces for youth sailing
© Club Velico Crotone Crotone and Riva Del Garda join forces for youth sailing
© Club Velico Crotone 15th Mussanah Race Week and 3rd Arab Women's Sailing Championship - Day 3
© Oman Sail 15th Mussanah Race Week and 3rd Arab Women's Sailing Championship - Day 2
© Oman Sail 15th Mussanah Race Week and 3rd Arab Women's Sailing Championship
© Oman Sail Barcolana Young Trofeo Optimist Italia Kinder Joy of Moving - Day 3
© Studio Borlenghi Barcolana Young Trofeo Optimist Italia Kinder Joy of Moving - Day 3
© Studio Borlenghi Barcolana Young Trofeo Optimist Italia Kinder Joy of Moving - Day 1
© Gabriele Crozzoli
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