Opti Preparation Clinic
Opti Preparation and Tuning Clinic with Opti setup and rig tuning advice from Marek Valasek, sponsored by the ILYA.
Opti Preparation Clinic Read Post »
Optimist
Optimist Sailing Tips: Tighten the Vang While Sailing
Want to stay fast when the breeze comes up big during the race? Learn how to tighten the vang while
Optimist Sailing Tips: Tighten the Vang While Sailing Read Post »
Opti Sailors – Can You Name all the Parts of the Boat?
Here’s a fun activity for newer Optimist sailors. Use the worksheet to match the parts of the boat to the
Opti Sailors – Can You Name all the Parts of the Boat? Read Post »
Opti Pre-Race Checklist – Updated to 2018 Rules
Want to make sure you have all the bases covered before going sailing in the Optimist dinghy? In this post
Opti Pre-Race Checklist – Updated to 2018 Rules Read Post »
How to Tie an Optimist Sail – Best Techniques
If you want to maximize performance and minimize frustration, it pays to learn the best techniques to tie an Optimist
How to Tie an Optimist Sail – Best Techniques Read Post »
The Winner’s Guide to Optimist Sailing: Book Review
The Winner’s Guide to Optimist Sailing, by Gary Jobson and Jay Kehoe is the most comprehensive Opti reference we’ve found.
The Winner’s Guide to Optimist Sailing: Book Review Read Post »
Kiwi Goes Sailing, by Rob Coutts: Beginner Opti Book Review
Want to help your young beginner opti sailor get started on the right foot? Get a copy of Kiwi Goes
Kiwi Goes Sailing, by Rob Coutts: Beginner Opti Book Review Read Post »
Opti Downwind Sailing
Downwind is a great time to make gains if you pay attention, take advantage of opportunities and manage your boat
Opti Downwind Sailing Read Post »
Opti Sail and Bail
Water under your boat can be fast. Water IN your boat is almost always slow. 2018 Australian & 2018 New
Opti Sail and Bail Read Post »
Optimist Sailing Tips from Olympians
Jump start your opti sailing season with some top Optimist sailing tips from Olympians Sarah Ayton and Saskia Clark. In
Optimist Sailing Tips from Olympians Read Post »
Optimist Class Rules Link
Here’s a link to the 2019 International Optimist Dinghy Association class rules.
Optimist Class Rules Link Read Post »
Optimist Mast Rake and Downwind Heel – Balance Your Helm
Optimist Mast Rake and Downwind Heel This great article from Optimist Team Gnarly uses clear illustrations to explain balancing the
Optimist Mast Rake and Downwind Heel – Balance Your Helm Read Post »
Optimist Sailmakers and Manufacturers Tuning Guides
There are lots of Optimist tuning guides available. We’ve put together a collection of the most informative guides from major
Optimist Sailmakers and Manufacturers Tuning Guides Read Post »
Sailing Fleets: Opti Board
Our SailZing “Sailing Fleets: Opti” Pinterest board showcases Opti (or Optimist) sites, photos, videos and tips.
Sailing Fleets: Opti Board Read Post »
