Optimist Archives

History made at Optimist US Nationals

August 1st, 2026

Canadian sailors rewrote the record books at the 2026 Optimist US National Championships held July 29-August 1 at Beach Haven,

June 27th, 2026

The 2026 Optimist World Championship marked a historic milestone for youth sailing, bringing together 284 sailors under 16 years old

May 27th, 2026

The 2026 Optimist North American Championship attracted 172 competitors with racing on May 23-27 in Halifax, Canada. William Keilty (CAN)

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