The Optimist is a small, single-handed sailing dinghy intended for use by young people up to the age of 15. It is one of the most popular sailing dinghies in the world, with over 150,000 boats registered and sailed in over 120 countries.
OPTIMIST DINGHY (INT)
Kelsall Sailing Performance (KSP): Another measure of relative speed potential of a boat. It takes into consideration “reported” sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat.
The Optimist Pram: From Florida Origins to Global Sailing Icon!
The Optimist Pram’s Florida origins gave rise to the world’s largest youth sailing class. Spreading Like Wildfire: Optimist Fleets Pop Up Across the U.S. In the late 1950s, the Optimist fleet phenomenon spread like wildfire across Florida and up the East Coast.
OPTIMIST DINGHY SPEED GUIDE
Learn how to sail, rig, and tune an Optimist Dinghy, a popular pram-style boat for youth sailors. Find out who sails an Optimist, what sails to choose, and how to adjust the sprit and preventers.
The Origin of the Optimist Pram >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News: …
Learn how Clark Mills and Major Clifford A McKay designed and launched the Optimist dinghy in 1947, a boat that became popular worldwide for sailing and racing. Read the full story by Clifford...
Optimist Buying Guide
Learn how to choose and purchase an Optimist sailboat for your child, a popular and affordable teaching boat for kids. Find out the basics, options, prices, and tips from an Optimist guru.
Optimist Club Racer
Optimist Club Racer. Clark Mills designed the original Optimist Pram in 1947. His intention was to offer a simple boat that children could use to learn to sail and build themselves. We chose to name our version of the Optimist the "Club Racer" to reflect the original idea behind the design.
The CABBS Optimist Pram
Learn how to build a plywood Optimist Pram, a popular sail trainer for kids, with the CABBS plans and text. The CABBS Optimist is not for racing, but for fun and learning.
The Origins of the Optimist Pram
Learn how a Clearwater Optimist Club leader and a boat designer created the Optimist Pram, a small sailboat for boys, in 1947. The article traces the history, design, and popularity of the Optimist Pram, the largest one-design racing class in the world.
History : The creation of the original Optimist-Pram for ...
Originally designed as a stable sailing boat for beginners in sheltered waters, the Opti has now developed into a sophisticated piece of sports equipment thanks to careful improvements and its plastic construction with an aluminium rig.
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The Optimist is a small, single-handed sailing dinghy intended for use by young people up to the age of 15. It is one of the most popular sailing dinghies in the world, with over 150,000 boats registered and sailed in over 120 countries.
Kelsall Sailing Performance (KSP): Another measure of relative speed potential of a boat. It takes into consideration “reported” sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat.
The Optimist Pram’s Florida origins gave rise to the world’s largest youth sailing class. Spreading Like Wildfire: Optimist Fleets Pop Up Across the U.S. In the late 1950s, the Optimist fleet phenomenon spread like wildfire across Florida and up the East Coast.
Learn how to sail, rig, and tune an Optimist Dinghy, a popular pram-style boat for youth sailors. Find out who sails an Optimist, what sails to choose, and how to adjust the sprit and preventers.
Learn how Clark Mills and Major Clifford A McKay designed and launched the Optimist dinghy in 1947, a boat that became popular worldwide for sailing and racing. Read the full story by Clifford...
Learn how to choose and purchase an Optimist sailboat for your child, a popular and affordable teaching boat for kids. Find out the basics, options, prices, and tips from an Optimist guru.
Optimist Club Racer. Clark Mills designed the original Optimist Pram in 1947. His intention was to offer a simple boat that children could use to learn to sail and build themselves. We chose to name our version of the Optimist the "Club Racer" to reflect the original idea behind the design.
Learn how to build a plywood Optimist Pram, a popular sail trainer for kids, with the CABBS plans and text. The CABBS Optimist is not for racing, but for fun and learning.
Learn how a Clearwater Optimist Club leader and a boat designer created the Optimist Pram, a small sailboat for boys, in 1947. The article traces the history, design, and popularity of the Optimist Pram, the largest one-design racing class in the world.
Originally designed as a stable sailing boat for beginners in sheltered waters, the Opti has now developed into a sophisticated piece of sports equipment thanks to careful improvements and its plastic construction with an aluminium rig.