Optimist Sailboat Build
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The jig produced on the ShopBot retains the correct shape and supports the boat, while it is being built, to retain the exact design measurements. The plans for the boat can be found from many sources for free on the internet. Plans are available in many languages, as well. One such source is http://www.optiworld.org/Woodguide05.pdf Another guide to building an optimist is http://www.burcotboats.co.uk/howToBuild.pdf , as well as half a dozen other well written articles on the internet. But none provide CAD quality drawings or files to work with modern computer controlled machine tooling. Well, here they are: The jig as well as the major parts of the boat. The jig sides , mast step, rudder, dagger board , dagger board case ends and doubler pieces are made from 18mm or 3/4" ACX or marine grade plywood; (1219.2mm x 2438.4mm) 48" x 96".
Now to get started, the jig we have designed is the exact dimensions of a finished hull shape. Both ends of the jig have interlocking pieces to allow for inserting and removing as needed during the building of the boat. The cross members are standard 2" x 4" cut to 44" long and with a 3/4" dado 8" to each side of center to fit into the grooves of the forms. These should be cut so as to be flush with the top of the form and screwed into place to prevent movement. The bottom boards provide a stable platform for the jig to sit on. The jig should be placed on a flat surface for the build, as distortion to the jig will transfer to the boat being built. Save the scraps for blocking.
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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 Club Racer is 99% the same as the epoxy/wood version of the Optimist as described by the IODA standards, however it differs in that it is much easier to build and will be more durable, and last longer.
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Plans were freely available as i could not afford the expensive grp boats and there was little point in building a plywood the rsa optimist. Using plans from the cleveland amateur boatbuilding and building a plywood optimist pram (dinghy) - part 4 building the plywood optimist pram. How to build an optimist how hard can it be, there’s only five bits of book building a different way to the plans? anyway, having done a lot of correction to.
This web page is dedicated to building an optimist plywood pram to the specifications of the original optimist pram designed in 1947. we are using a set of plans. The optimist is a small, single-handed sailing dinghy intended for use by children up to the age of 15. nowadays boats are usually made of fiberglass, although wooden. Welcome to the official website of the international optimist dinghy association. contact; home ; events ; news ; multimedia ; class info ; press office ; store.
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The Optimist sailboat is the designed for youth sailors and is the choice for introductory sailing experiences. West Coast Sailing has all the resources you need to rig, find replacement parts, and enjoy sailing your Opti.
Opti Line Lengths:
| Upper Sprit Halyard | 4 ft | 4mm | Halyard | 1 | |
| Lower Sprit Halyard | 4 ft | 4mm | Halyard | 1 | |
| Mainsheet | 24 ft | 7mm | Sheet | 1 | / |
| Outhaul | 5 ft | 4mm | Control Line | 1 | |
| Vang | 3 ft | 5mm | Control Line | 1 | |
| Boom Jaw Retainer | 2 ft | 3mm | Misc. | 1 | |
| Bow Loop | 1 ft | 3mm | Misc. | 1 | |
| Daggerboard Retainer | 6 ft | 3mm | Misc. | 1 | |
| Daggerboard Retainer Bungee | 5 ft | 5mm | Misc. | 1 | |
| Hiking Strap Tie | 3 ft | 5mm | Misc. | 2 | |
| Hiking Strap Lift | 2 ft | 5mm | Misc. | 1 | |
| Mast Tie-in | 2 ft | 3mm | Misc. | 1 | |
| Main Sheet Bridle | 5 ft | 3mm | Misc. | 1 | |
| Main Sheet Bridle Safety | 2 ft | 3mm | Misc. | 1 | |
| Bow Line | 30 ft | 6mm | Misc. | 1 | |
| Sail Ties | 2 ft | 3mm | Misc. | 12 | |
| Sail Ties - Corner | 2 ft | 3mm | Misc. | 12 |
About the Optimist:
The Optimist sailboat, affectionately known as the Opti, is a popular and iconic single-handed dinghy designed specifically for young sailors. Renowned for its simplicity, stability, and ease of use, the Optimist has become a staple in youth sailing programs worldwide. With a distinctive pram-like hull and a single, sprit-rigged sail, this small boat provides an excellent platform for beginners to learn the fundamentals of sailing. Its widespread use in sailing schools and junior regattas highlights its effectiveness in nurturing sailing skills and instilling confidence in young sailors, contributing to its status as one of the most widely sailed and recognizable boats in youth sailing.
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OPTIMIST DINGHY SPEED GUIDE
North Sails class leaders Zeke Horowitz and Juan Carlos Romero answer your International Optimist Dinghy speed and boathandling questions.
Who sails an Optimist Dinghy?
The pram-style Optimist is a great starter boat for learning to sail and later learning to race, and youth sailors can literally take their Optimist Dinghy to whatever level they want. Any motivated young Optimist sailor will develop both confidence and dinghy sailing skills, from boathandling techniques to big-fleet strategy and tactics; some will go on to race at the highest levels. The sailors who do best in the class are those who spend the most time sailing their boats, usually with a good coach, strong sailing program, and ample resources. The International Optimist Dinghy Association is the biggest one-design class in the world.
Top young Optimist sailors line up on the starting line at a clinic held on Miami's Biscayne Bay.
Who is the ideal Optimist sailor physically?
Sailors should be fit and agile, able to move gracefully and hike out for extended periods. Those who do best are usually 12 to 14 years old and weigh up to 110 pounds. Regionally, top sailors can still compete at 115 or even 120 pounds. Girls sail equally with boys, and it’s common to see three or four girls in the top 10 at any regatta.
What are three top Optimist speed tips?
- Find a good coach and team.
- Focus hard while you’re on the water.
- Do well in school so you can miss days while off sailing.
What should buyers know when choosing an Optimist Dinghy?
Any sailor’s first boat is typically a used boat, to allow for collisions due to inexperience with dock landings and being in close quarters with other boats. Competitive sailors will normally move up to new boats as they reach higher levels. Older boats can remain competitive, but heavy travel and racing schedules put a fair amount of wear and tear on the boats. As a result, used boats may need gelcoat dings and scratches repaired. A fully outfitted new boat may run $5,500, while a good used boat costs 30 to 40 percent less. Keep in mind that you can purchase different sizes of boom section with different stiffness, although most sailors stick with a mid-range version. As a sailor grows, a stiffer boom may be preferred. If your mast is extremely bendy, it may also help to replace it with a stiffer one as experience and size merit.
How do you move an Optimist Dinghy around?
An Optimist weighs only 35 kilograms (77 pounds), which makes it easy to put on top of a car. There are also many trailering options; some teams own trailers that carry up to 18 boats, plus a coach boat!
How long does it take to rig an Optimist Dinghy?
Rigging time depends on how focused the sailor is on the task, but it’s not hard to have a boat ready in 40 minutes. What’s most time-consuming is attaching the sail to the spars, which in the Optimist requires tying knots in a way that’s carefully prescribed by the rules (see the North Sails Optimist Tuning Guide ). The goal is to match the luff curve with how much the mast will bend in a given condition, which varies depending on a sailor’s weight.
How many sails are allowed?
Top sailors will take two sails to a regatta, but just one sail is allowed for the duration of the event; the other is a backup in case of a breakdown. There is some nuance to selecting Optimist sails, but North presents a good choice of radial or crosscut sails of different size depending on the sailor’s weight. Read more about what North offers , from a crossover sail for beginners, to two crosscut and four radial-cut racing sails.
International Optimist Dinghy Tuning
What are the keys to rig set-up.
Properly eased outhaul tension shows wrinkles at each sail tie giving ample power to the lower part of the sail.
What control systems are unique to the Optimist?
A modest wrinkle from the top of the mast extending toward the end of the boom indicates correct sprit tension.
Optimist Dinghy Upwind Sailing
How do you trim the sail upwind in light air.
Shown sailing in a clinic (without sail numbers), these Optimist Dinghies show off the design’s distinct profile with sprit rig and squared off bow and stern.
When sailing in medium winds, how should the sail be trimmed upwind?
Move the mast rake back to your base setting when you move to the rail, and in choppy conditions, pull the outhaul tight enough so the vertical creases at the boom sail ties extend only up to the first seam. Smooth out the wrinkles in the luff by removing one twist in your boom preventer, so you achieve a round, deep nice shape for the entry. You want moderate luff tension, but you don’t want it tight. Trim the sprit so the sail is very smooth, and trim the mainsheet so the boom is right over the corner or just inside the corner of the transom.
In hiking mode or heavy air upwind, how do you trim the sail?
When hiking, rake the mast a bit forward from your base setting to compensate for how the mast will bend. Have your outhaul tight enough that a crease shows in the foot, until you fill the sail with wind. Take another twist off the boom preventer to get good tension on the luff. Sprit pole tension should still be tight and the sail, smooth. When trimming, ease the boom to the corner of the boat and sometimes just outside the corner.
When the Optimist is sailing upwind, overpowered, how should the sail be trimmed?
Demonstrating good upwind sail trim, this Optimist sailor is flying her leech telltales and has the boom trimmed at or near the transom corner.
What are the key gear changes in an Optimist when sailing upwind?
The Optimist sailor’s focus when sailing upwind is primarily on body movement, mainsheet trim, and steering the boat. None of the sail controls are adjusted. When there are choppy conditions or a big wave, bear off and ease the sail to stay powered up. In a flat spot, trim harder to improve your pointing. Because the Optimist is a hard-chine boat, keeping the boat flat is critical—the boat makes leeway and the rudder works like a brake when you allow heel.
What else is important upwind?
One important technique to learn is “sailing and bailing.” Two buckets are attached to the boat with bungee cords, and the technique is to scoot aft and squeeze the bailer bucket between your front leg and the bulkhead, rocking the boat to windward to fill the bailer by feathering the boat up and hiking at the right time. Move your mainsheet and tiller extension to the same hand and use your free hand to toss the water in the bailer overboard. Don't forget that a full bailer of water weighs 8 pounds, which is quite a bit of weight working against you when it’s sloshing around the floor of your boat.
Optimist Dinghy Downwind Sailing
Where do you sit when sailing the optimist downwind.
Heading downwind, you always sit on the rail, heeling a little to windward to lift the leeward chine out of the water and to tilt the sail a little higher. In light air and until you’re surfing, stay forward, with your shins against the bulkhead. Effectively, you’re staying in the middle of the boat. In surf and big waves, move aft quite a bit to avoid submarining the bow under a wave and then move forward again. The amount of fore-and-aft body movement is greater in an Optimist than in some other singlehanders because the bow is blunt, so in waves you need to work hard to keep it above water.
How do you trim downwind?
This sailor’s downwind trim shows slight windward heel, mainsheet eased to 90 degrees, and daggerboard fully raised.
How much pumping of the main is fast downwind?
Pumping the main is fast any time there’s good wind and waves. Top sailors grab the sheet at the ratchet block and pump it by extending their hand up over their heads. You are allowed one pump per wave, and at major regattas there are on-water judges keeping count.
How do you shift gears when sailing an Optimist downwind?
Think about how far in or out you have the boom, and think about how much you should be moving fore and aft. In max light air, the daggerboard is up, the boom is out past 90 degrees, and you’re focused on keeping the boat as quiet and at as steady an angle of heel as possible. In 20 knots, it’s completely different—the board is only two-thirds of the way up, you are pumping on every wave, and you are moving all over the place.
Optimist Dinghy Boathandling
What are the keys to starting well in an optimist.
It’s important to get into the front row and hold your position on the line in advance of the start. It’s also key not to get flagged for sculling with your rudder. This takes practice, always keeping the boat moving but at the slowest speed possible. You want just enough flow across the leech of your main to hold your spot. The boats tack quickly, so we recommend that you learn to do a quick double-tack; sometimes when there’s space to windward, you can tack twice and gain valuable room on your lee side for acceleration.
What are the keys to tacking an Optimist well?
Steering from behind your back, move what was your forward, mainsheet hand aft to hold the tiller extension as well, then bring your other hand around and take the mainsheet. In all conditions, over-trim the mainsheet when you start your tack until head to wind so you maintain flow on your sail, then ease it through rest of the process and finally trim the sheet afterwards, usually after the boat has been flattened. In medium air, you make the same move, but it happens faster and you’re moving from rail to rail. The main trim is the same. When it’s windy, you hardly roll the boat and simply move quickly across, grabbing the rail with one hand to get there. Ease the main during the tack once you pass head to wind and then trim when fully hiked.
What are the worst mistakes in tacking an Optimist?
Over-rolling the boat and filling it with water is easily the worst mistake. In light air, be sure not to use too much rudder. That’s slow, and so is not getting enough roll. We have one word to describe finding the right amount of roll for each condition—practice!
What are the keys to jibing an Optimist well?
In light air, keep it smooth. Have the boat rocked to weather already, then just lean in and grab the parts of the mainsheet, lean out, and pull the sail over. Stand up and walk across the boat to avoid a big splash, then transition to heel the boat again to windward. In medium winds, your roll jibe is the same but involves a quick hop across the boat (as you would in a tack). In heavy air, the jibe is different. Your main goal is “Don’t flip over.” Try to pull the boom across while surfing a big wave because your sail will be less loaded and you’ll be more in control; however, you’ll often find the boom still has enough load on it to require a strong pull. A common mistake is to get stuck—you’ve turned the boat part way, but the main is too loaded to come across. When you are ready to jibe, jibe with confidence by making a decisive turn at the same time that you pull the main over. As the sail comes over, cross the boat quickly to the rail and steer back to leeward on the new jibe. Make sure the main doesn’t get eased beyond 90 degrees as you jibe, or you’ll surely flip.
Do you have any other suggestions for jibing in heavy air?
The chicken jibe (also known as “tacking”) is popular when it’s blowing. If you’re a less-experienced heavy-air sailor and not sailing in the top 20, this is a great way to be sure you’ll stay in the race.
Can you recover on your own from capsizing an Optimist?
An Optimist sailor can “self-rescue” because the boat has three air bags. Make sure they are fully inflated so less water gets in the boat. If you flip, right the boat from the windward side and spend at least one minute standing in the boat and bailing hard with both bailers, which are attached to the boat with bungee cords. At that point you can start sailing and bail out the rest as you go.
What boathandling drills do you recommend?
The board is down and the main is powered up for the turn at the leeward mark. A bit of leeward heel would reduce the amount of rudder required.
What are the most common Optimist boathandling mistakes?
Let’s start with not capsizing. It takes practice to learn where the edge is in heavy air. Other mistakes we see include using too much rudder instead of doing smooth roll tacks and roll jibes. This applies to sailing in a straight line, too. For example, avoid using too much rudder downwind. If you start heeling to weather too much, the boat wants to head down. Instead of pushing the tiller to compensate, shift your body weight to leeward and trim the main.
What’s the coolest thing about the International Optimist Dinghy class?
The Opti class is by far the largest and most dynamic one-design class, in part because it has the most variables on the planet. Parents, coaches, and thousand of young sailors, growing up through a super-sensitive time of their lives. The basic strategies and tactics the class requires are a great outlet and an excellent way to learn the values of discipline and conservative decision-making. Whether you travel and learn about getting through airports and how to make friends in other countries, or you simply learn to take care of your own boat and sail on your own, Optimist sailing is a chance for you to learn a whole lot about yourself in a supportive, fun, rewarding environment. The Optimist is sailed all over the world and has a half dozen continental championships. After sailors age out, some go on to contend for Laser Radial and 4.7 world titles, and many become leading competitors in doublehanded classes such as the 420 and 29er. A final testament to the class: the great majority of skippers at the 2016 Olympics got their start in the Optimist class.
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December 4, 2013 by Sail1Design Editor Leave a Comment
by Airwaves writer Emma White
The optimist, originally designed by Clark Mills in 1947, became a registered One-Design boat in 1995; after a few modifications. It is roughly 8 feet long, precisely 3 feet and eight inches wide, and weighs approximately 77 pounds. Although, many describe this boat as a floating bathtub, it does not stop youth sailors from competing and having fun. Sailed internationally in more than 100 countries with approximately 200,000 sailors registered in optimists. Optimists are safe and are easy for kids to sail who want to hit the water and have some fun. Optimists are also sailed competitively. Whether it be state, national, or even international competitions, opti sailors enjoy the thrill of racing this boat. Sailors learn invaluable skills from high-level coaches, make life-long friends, and learn skills that increase independence through various clinics and regattas offered to them.
Optimist sailors range from the age of 10 to15 years old. They are eligible to compete in national and international events. These sailors represent the ‘red’, ‘white’, and ‘blue’ fleets. The divisions further separate the sailors by age. Sailors aged10 are placed into White fleet, followed by sailors aging between 11-12 wh o are in Blue fleet, and finally sailors aging between 13-15 who are in Red fleet. Although, the fleets divided the age group of 10-15, they all compete with one another on the starting line and in the race course. Results of regattas are delineated by “fleet” and the top female competitor is usually recognized. The use of fleets is just one way to identify each racer. Racing is available to sailors younger than 10 years of age and this group of sailors is referred to as “green fleet”. National and local events are organized for these eager, opti-enthusiasts as well, allowing them to get a head start on opti competition before they join the older sailors.
A wide age range of opti sailors also translates into a broad weight range of the junior sailors. A study of the 2011 Optimist Worlds (a competition among the most skilled opti sailors in the world) which was held in New Zealand, pinpoints the range and average weight of the top ten optimist sailors of the regatta. The average size of the finishers were 110 pounds, with a range of 30 pounds. This means that optis are for sailors of all sizes, and it also means, contrary to popular belief, optimists are not boats that sailors outgrow at the age 13.
Many of opti sailors have aspirations of competing at the Olympic level. In fact, nearly 50 percent of the United States Sailing Team are previous opti sailors. Optimists are provide a strong sailing foundation, fun and they are competitive.
Rigging Information:
– One hull
$1 – Fiberglass
– One sail
$1 – The sail is held up with a sprit and two battens
$1 – Sail-ties connect the sail to the boom and mast
$1 – To adjust sail shape, change the sprit, vang, and outhaul tension
– Use a rudder and centerboard
Thank you to the following sources for making this article possible:
http://www.optiworld.org
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The CABBS Optimist is an excellent sail training platform and perpetuates the Optimist dinghy designer Clark Mills' ideal of offering youth a sailboat they could build with a minimum of hand tools and woodworking skills. The CABBS Optimist plans are available digitally as a PDF file. The file includes nine pages of construction drawings ...
In order to take part in Optimist races you will have to join IOCA UK for £25 per year, and make sure the boat is insured, about £27 per year, and don't forget to keep the annual buoyancy test up to date. The total for paperwork then is £98. So we now have a tidy new boat, called Skylark, that is measured and on the weight limit, all that ...
This web page is dedicated to building an Optimist plywood pram to the specifications of the original Optimist Pram designed in 1947. We are using a set of plans redrawn by CABBS - Cleveland Amateur Boat Builders and available for $24.00. These wonderful little boats will never measure to the strict International Optimist Design.
Optimist sailboat build. The sabot (in all versions) is an 8 ft. long pram dingy with a shallow. This web page is dedicated to building an optimist plywood pram to the specifications of the original optimist pram designed in 1947. we are using a set of plans. The optimist is a small, single-handed sailing dinghy intended for use by children up ...
The Optimist was designed in Clearwater Florida by Clark Mills in 1947. It is a simple and effective 7'-9" long sailing dinghy and over the years became one of the most sailed boats in the world! 150,000 of these have been registered and many more than built. The optimist has been used in 120 countries, and is a very popular youth training and ...
The Optimist sailboat, affectionately known as the Opti, is a popular and iconic single-handed dinghy designed specifically for young sailors. Renowned for its simplicity, stability, and ease of use, the Optimist has become a staple in youth sailing programs worldwide. With a distinctive pram-like hull and a single, sprit-rigged sail, this ...
This document outlines the specifications and dimensions for Optimist sail plans according to the International Optimist Dinghy Association in 5 parts: 1. General dimensions of the sail including length, width, and diagonal measurements. 2. Requirements for materials, reinforcements, batten pockets and ply thickness. 3. Details on windows, tabling, bolt ropes and eyelets. 4. Placement of sail ...
Published on Feb 8, 2014 This is the first of three Optimist dinghies we are making from CABBS (Cleveland Amateur Boatbuilding and Boating Society) plans. The plans have been redrawn from Clark Mills original drawings for the Optimist in 1947. Check out www.woodenoptimist.blogspot.com to see more about building this sailboat.
The pram-style Optimist is a great starter boat for learning to sail and later learning to race, and youth sailors can literally take their Optimist Dinghy to whatever level they want. Any motivated young Optimist sailor will develop both confidence and dinghy sailing skills, from boathandling techniques to big-fleet strategy and tactics; some ...
Immensely popular youth trainer, designed for and built by a large number of home builders. The list shown here can only represent a small fraction of past and current professional builders. U.S. Optimist Dinghy Assn. P.O. Box 150127 222 E. Westmonte Dr. #101 Almonte Springs, FL 21401 407-774-7880 Fax: 407-774-6440
The optimist, originally designed by Clark Mills in 1947, became a registered One-Design boat in 1995; after a few modifications. It is roughly 8 feet long, precisely 3 feet and eight inches wide, and weighs approximately 77 pounds. Although, many describe this boat as a floating bathtub, it does not stop youth sailors from competing and having ...
The boat you see here had to be taken apart some five times, as the plans do not match the strict specifications. One dimension was out by 14mm (5/8"). Each time the trial boat was rebuilt it was then measured again, any changes were then given to Sean and he changed his CNC files to suit our changes.
Optimist Fleet of Optimists Typical Optimist storage Rigging on shore Optimist dinghies waiting to a wind. The Optimist is a small, single-handed sailing dinghy intended for use by young people up to the age of 15.. The Optimist is one of the two most popular sailing dinghies in the world, with over 150,000 boats officially registered with the class and many more built but never registered.
Optimist Dinghy (Int) is a 2.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Clark Mills and built by Hartley Boats, Phileas Boats, La Prairie, Winner Boats S. L., Johnson Boat Works, SIBMA Navale Italiana, Performance Sailcraft, Far East Boat Co., Xtreme Sailing Products, McConaghy Boats, LaserPerformance, Nautivela, and Zim Sailing starting in 1947.
Share. Tweet. #1. Optimist Pram plans and building questions. 07-19-2006, 10:41 PM. I am looking to build an Optimist Pram with a few dads. The goal being that if each of our kids had the same boat as they use in sailing school they would be more likely to go out and sail together.
This design embodies our deep understanding of the Optimist rule space. An aggressive approach to maximize the benefit of moving crew weight longitudinally both upwind and downwind helps the boat to pinch through waves and get in planing mode much faster. The concept has already proven unrivaled performance across a broad range of conditions ...
This web page is dedicated to building an Optimist plywood pram to the specifications of the original Optimist Pram designed in 1947. We are using a set of plans redrawn by CABBS - Cleveland Amateur Boat Builders and available for $24.00. These wonderful little boats will never measure to the strict International Optimist Design.