Optimist (dinghy) - Wikipedia
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.
WHICH OPTIMIST SAIL IS BEST FOR ME? - North Sails
What matters most is not usually the particular construction itself. Instead, it’s how well a sail of that type responds in a particular sailor’s hands. Learn about North Sails designs for the Optimist. The R-2 Radial is recommended for sailor’s weight 33-41 kg
OPTIMIST - OneSails
To better meet the needs of the demanding young Optimist sailors, the OneSails mainsails are now available in two different styles: Standard and Advanced. Standard suits every sailor, while the Advanced is harder to control but allows a greater reward.
SKU: MC1 McLaughlin Optimist - The Dinghy Shop
The only Optimist hand built in the United States by experts for over 25 years. McLaughlin has built World Champion hulls for years and have put in the hard work to come out on top. With the stiffest hulls available, minimum weight guaranteed, and best rigging options available, these boats are built to last and consistently perform for years ...
Optimist Class - North Sails
The Optimist dinghy is the world's most popular sailboat for young sailors. North Sails has the perfect sail for your child, whether a curious beginner or a competitive racer.
Optimist Sails Store
Training sails built to class rules. 160 g/sqm dacron, crosscut with window, stainless steel grommets. Includes battens, tell tails. Royalty button NOT included. More details here; Options: Color panels – consult us for any combination of colors
Optimist Sails - One Design Sails and Accessories - Quantum Sails
Quantum's Optimist design team, led by Fernando Sallent, develops and creates championship-winning dinghy sails. Through design and testing, we are constantly updating our sail selection, sail shapes, and sail materials to accelerate your program and keep you in front of the fleet.
Optimist - Essentials and Rigging Guides - Info — ColieSails
The Optimist is the most popular sailboat for sailors under 16 years old and has become the world standard for introductory junior sailors. It is a one design class open to be built by different manufacturers.
Optimist - Ullman Sails
Ullman Sails offers two different race models designed to match your size and sailing style: Optimist U-Blue: A light/medium design with a flatter sail for sailors between 42 and 54kg (93-117lbs). Optimist U-Red: A medium/heavy design with a fuller sail for sailors above 54 kg (119lbs). Standard features of the Optimist Race Sails are as follows:
OPTIMIST DINGHY (INT) - sailboatdata
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.
Optimist Buying Guide - WindCheck Magazine
Testament to Mills’ genius, the Opti remains the largest and fastest growing sailboat class in the world, a phenomenon as THE definitive teaching boat for hundreds of thousands of children the world over. The Opti is not for everyone. It was designed for children.
Parts & Sails for Optimist - Intensity Sails
Robline Dinghy Sheet in 6mm, 7mm or 8mm diameter for Mainsheets -Per Foot. WE SHIP WORLDWIDE! We charge the actual cost of shipping. You may email us for a shipping cost estimate.
How to Sail an Optimist: 6 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow Life
2024年5月30日 · Sailing is fun and easy if you know how. Optimists are safe, simple boats designed for children who are learning how to sail. Their main advantage is that there are extensive opportunities for children to take optimist sailing to a very advanced level.
Optimist Sailboat Resources - West Coast Sailing
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.
Optimist OneSails P1 mainsail in all cuts-Optistuff.com
The Optimist OneSails P1 mainsail has taken the class by storm. Used by 4 of the last 5 World Champions, these sails are truly performance without compromises.
Optimist Class - North Sails
The Optimist dinghy is the world’s most popular sailboat for children. North Sails offers multiple sail designs to match your sailor's weight and wind conditions. North has two styles of optimist sails. The Crossover Mainsail is an entry-level sail designed for beginners.
OPTIMIST V-2 MAINSAIL - North Sails
The Optimist V-2 Radial sail delivers unparalleled acceleration and speed throughout a wide range of conditions. A radial sail is more rigid than a conventional crosscut sail. The sail holds its shape and responds more sensitively to trimming and tuning changes.
How to Tie an Optimist Sail - Best Techniques - SailZing.com
If you want to maximize performance and minimize frustration, it pays to learn the best techniques to tie an Optimist sail. We pulled tips from manufacturer’s tuning guides, books, and online sources to make the process easier. We added performance and rules notes to …
Optimist - 3FL Saildesign
With the help of Simone Ricci, brother of Daniele, one of the most winning Optimist Coaches in the World (Coach of Marco Gradoni) we developed 4 models of high performance sails and we reached immediately important results in one of the most competitive Class in the World.
OPTIMIST DINGHY SPEED GUIDE - North Sails
North Sails class leaders Zeke Horowitz and Juan Carlos Romero answer your International Optimist Dinghy speed and boathandling questions. Who sails an Optimist Dinghy?