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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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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
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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 Chichester Harbour Race Week day 3
The Elite OD fleet joined the racing out in Hayling Bay
Posted on 13 Aug Chichester Harbour Race Week day 2
A solid force 4 easterly to provide excellent racing for all fleets
Posted on 12 Aug Chichester Harbour Race Week day 1
340 boats registered
Posted on 11 Aug Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco overall
Miguel Echavarri and Carlo Milan win the 31st edition
Posted on 10 Aug Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco day 2
Six races after two days on Garda
Posted on 10 Aug Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco Day 1
Almost 600 young sailors from 44 nations are racing on Lake Garda
Posted on 8 Aug 23rd Alexandria International Regatta NoR
The regatta will be conducted in the ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, Optimist classes
Posted on 8 Aug Historic double gold for Canada
Will Keilty & Tia Kinnear claim US Optimist National Sailing Title
Posted on 4 Aug Wroxham Week 2026 at Norfolk Broads YC
Hugely enjoyable sailing concludes with memorable Gold Cup finale
Posted on 3 Aug 10 days to Hayling Island Open Youth Race Week
Entries are still open for all youth classes
Posted on 24 Jul NSSA National Youth Regatta day 2 & 3
Championship battles intensify as fleet racing gives way to trophy day at Downs
Posted on 23 Jul NSSA National Youth Regatta day 1
200+ young sailors begin with a classic Downs challenge
Posted on 21 Jul
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Barcolana Young Trofeo Optimist Italia Kinder Joy of Moving - Day 3
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© Studio Borlenghi Barcolana Young Trofeo Optimist Italia Kinder Joy of Moving - Day 1
© Gabriele Crozzoli Barcolana Young Trofeo Optimist Italia Kinder Joy of Moving - Day 1
© Gabriele Crozzoli Barcolana Young Trofeo Optimist Italia Kinder Joy of Moving - Day 1
© Gabriele Crozzoli Optimist open meeting at Emsworth
© Don Manson Optimist open meeting at Emsworth
© Don Manson LISOT wins 2026 USODA Team Racing Nationals in Larchmont
© LISOT (LI Sound Youth Sailing Team) LISOT wins 2026 USODA Team Racing Nationals in Larchmont
© LISOT (LI Sound Youth Sailing Team) LISOT wins 2026 USODA Team Racing Nationals in Larchmont
© LISOT (LI Sound Youth Sailing Team) Youth Open and Emma Nettleship Regatta at Bough Beech Sailing Club
© Sarah Seddon Youth Open and Emma Nettleship Regatta at Bough Beech Sailing Club
© Sarah Seddon July Training Camp at Mornington Yacht Club
© Al Dillon Victorian Optimists States 2023 at Mornington Yacht Club
© Al Dillon 96th Otter Week in Burnham
© Sailfish 96th Otter Week in Burnham
© Sailfish The sea, sailors and the public gathered for a tribute to Charlie Dalin
© Vincent Curutchet / Disobey The sea, sailors and the public gathered for a tribute to Charlie Dalin
© Olivier Blanchet / Disobey Racing Regatta - Optimist open meeting at Parkstone
© Andy Hadfield Prizegiving - Optimist open meeting at Parkstone
© Freya Storey Coached Regatta - Optimist open meeting at Parkstone
© Michael Crane Main Fleet - Optimist open meeting at Parkstone
© Kate Davis Main Fleet - Optimist open meeting at Parkstone
© Mark Norton Racing Regatta - Optimist open meeting at Parkstone
© Rob Clark Racing Regatta - Optimist open meeting at Parkstone
© Rob Clark Racing Regatta - Optimist open meeting at Parkstone
© Jo Redmile Racing Regatta - Optimist open meeting at Parkstone
© Andy Hadfield Coached Regatta - Optimist open meeting at Parkstone
© Michael Crane Main Fleet - Optimist open meeting at Parkstone
© Mark Norton Racing Regatta - Optimist open meeting at Parkstone
© Andy Hadfield
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