Optimist North American Championship Archives

2022 Optimist North Americans

November 19th, 2022

Puerto Rico swept the top two positions at the 2022 Optimist North American Championship, held November 15-19 for 155 competitors

June 12th, 2021

The 2021 Optimist North American Championship was held May 31 to June 4 in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Video uploaded Jun

June 4th, 2021

The 2021 Optimist North American Championship attracted 110 competitors from 12 countries for racing on May 31 to June 4

October 31st, 2019

Hurricane Dorian was the most intense tropical cyclone on record to strike the Bahamas, and is regarded as the worst

October 3rd, 2019

The 2019 Optimist North American Championship attracted 164 sailors for fleet and team racing on September 29-October 3 in Nassau,

December 16th, 2018

Over 160 junior sailors between the ages 12 to 15, from more than 20 countries, are expected on Nassau’s Montagu

June 30th, 2018

Stephan Baker (USA) dominated the field of 149 sailors to win the 2018 Optimist North American Championship held June 26-30

July 3rd, 2017

A recap of the 2017 Optimist North American Championship on June 27 to July 1, hosted by the Royal Canadian

July 1st, 2017

Toronto, Ontario (July 1, 2017) – Today concluded the 2017 Optimist North American Championship, with light breeze and fog on

June 30th, 2017

Toronto, Ontario (June 30, 2017) – Today was the first day of the Championship Final Series for the 178 young