Opti Information

Optimist on Narragensett BayThe Optimist, or more commonly known, the Opti is a one-sail dingy designed for sailors weighing between 50 – 120 pounds.  It allows the student to learn sail trimming and steering.  The Opti is the first “racing boat” our young sailors go into before advancing to the Laser or 420.

The GBSA Opti Racing Team was once again at the top of the competition on Narragansett Bay.  Listed below are just a few of the honors awarded:

3rd Place – Optimist Team Race Nationals
1st Place – NBYA Women’s Championship
2nd Place – NBYA Women’s Championship
1st and 2nd Place – New England Optimist Championship
NBYA Sportsman of the Week – NBYA Junior Race Week
1st, 2nd and 3rd Places – NBYA Junior Race Week
1st Place overall NBYA Regattas
4th and 5th Place – Marblehead Race Week, Marblehead, MA
1st and 2nd Place – New Bedford Junior Regatta, New Bedford, MA

Please visit http://www.teamvanguard.com to learn more information on the Optimist.

If you need parts for your Opti try Vanguard Sailing .