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International Optimist Dinghy (IOD) - Opti Class

Opti Learn2Race

OLSS Opti classes are designed for novice, intermediate and advanced sailors ages 7 – 13.   Students weighing more than 120 lbs. may find the Opti uncomfortable to sail since it is a small boat.  Students typically have completed/graduated Learn 2 Sail course, or gotten experience from other schools, family, friends or possibly self- taught. Students might own an Opti but OLSS has some available for use. Students in Opti are taught to sail in numerous locations on the lake in various conditions. 

OLSS instructors will introduce new material in a classroom setting before heading out to spend the majority of the class on the water. Sailors will receive group and one-on-one coaching to improve skills and confidence on the water. As the class grows and learns together the instructors will introduce practice races to hone skills.  

Coaches will expand class curriculum to include tuning, sailing rules, and racing tactics.  Attendees may participate in Okauchee races, and attend off lake events.  

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More Opti Skippers than Boats?

Students attending Opti L2Race camps or Race team and do not own their own Opti may use OLSS boats for evening races on Okauchee at no charge, or at off lake events by paying a charter fee.  If there are more skippers than boats for any event, priority will be given based on a list of students placed in random order – all Opti Race Team skippers will be prioritized before L2Race skippers.  When skippers race, their priority will be dropped to the bottom of their group.  All 8 OLSS Optis are suitable for Okauchee races, but only 3 can be used off lake.  Okauchee races will be mentored by coaches.  Off lake events may have OLSS coaches in attendance to provide support, but typically during race mentoring is not allowed.

Registration

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Class Details

Opti Learn2Race:  For students aged 7 – 11 who have previous experience in our Learn to Sail program

June 17 - 20 Mon-Thur AM

June 24-27 Mon-Thur AM

July 1-3, 5 Mon-Wed, Fri AM

July 8-11 Mon-Thur AM

July 15-19 Mon-Fri AM

Regattas

Numerous Opti regattas are supported throughout the summer. Visit the Calendar Page for dates and locations


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