Optimist Archives

Is this the future of sailing?

September 16th, 2025

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News When I was a kid, we sailed our boats. We’d launch, and whatever the

August 3rd, 2025

The 2025 Optimist US National Championship was held July 30-August 3 in Marina del Rey, CA. Paloma Barrera-Davila (USA) won

July 28th, 2025

The US Optimist Class has attracted 328 entrants for the 2025 National Championship in Marina del Rey, CA. The Girls

June 25th, 2025

There is no youth boat as prevalent worldwide as the Optimist which provides racing for kids 15 years of age

May 18th, 2025

The 2025 Optimist US Team Race National Championship attracted 28 teams from across the USA for racing on May 16-18

February 12th, 2025

“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing — absolutely nothing — half so much worth doing as simply messing

January 29th, 2025

The premise of a one design class is to provide a platform which puts the focus on sailing ability. But

December 14th, 2024

Iason Panagopoulos (GRE) claimed the 2024 Optimist World Championship title, passing Arthur Back (BRA) and Mateo Carbonell (ESP) on the

December 11th, 2024

Brazilian Arthur Back is dominating the 2024 Optimist World Championship being held for 225 competitors on December 7-14 in Mar

December 5th, 2024

The 2024 Optimist World Championship has attracted 227 entries (164 boys, 63 girls) for racing on December 7-14 in Mar