Optimist
2 OPTIMISTS IN AS NEW CONDITION, USED IN 2015 WORLDS IN POLAND AND STORED IN DRY BOATSHED SINCE.
Price: £2,000.00 Short Description : BOTH THESE BOATS WERE USED IN THE 2015 WORLDS IN POLAND AND BOUGHT FOR MY GRANDCHILDREN BUT NEVER USED. IN AS NEW CONDITION WITH TROLLEYS COVER ETC. FIBREGLASS FOILS. STORED IN VERY DRY BOATHOUSE. PHOTOS… For Sale : 2 OPTIMISTS IN AS NEW CONDITION, USED IN 2015 WORLDS IN POLAND AND STORED IN DRY BOATSHED SINCE. This listing is marked as sold. - click for more details More like this : Optimist for sale - click for all listings of this class County - Berkshire
Optimist
Price: £250.00 Short Description : Oppie comes with trolly ,sail, Daggerbound and rudder all in good condition. For Sale : Optimist - click for more details More like this : Optimist for sale - click for all listings of this class County - Greater London
Racing Optimist
Price: £500.00 Short Description : Racing Optimist for sale. My Son's 1st boat and has now moved on to an Rs Terra The boat is in good condition and comes with 2 sails, spare mast, boom and sprit. Good buoyancy… For Sale : Racing Optimist - click for more details More like this : Optimist for sale - click for all listings of this class County - North Yorkshire
More about the Optimist dinghy
The Optimist, often called the "Oppie", is designed specifically for young sailors, typically aged 8–15. Its simple single-sail rig, stable hull and forgiving handling make it the perfect introduction to sailing.
Used by sailing schools and clubs worldwide, the Optimist develops core sailing skills and confidence, while also supporting a strong junior racing pathway.
Performance & Sailing Experience
With a Portsmouth Yardstick of around 1629, the Optimist prioritises stability and learning over speed. Despite this, it has a huge global racing scene, with junior sailors competing at club, national and international level.
Optimist Alternatives
If you're considering alternatives to buying an Optimist dinghy, these popular junior boats are worth a look:
- RS Tera – modern, durable junior dinghy (PY ~1445 Sport / 1364 Pro)
- Topper – larger, faster step-up dinghy (PY ~1369)
External: UK Optimist Class Association
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