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Optimist The International Optimist, or’ Oppy’ as it is known, is an 8 foot, single-handed pram type dinghy designed in 1947 specifically for children under the age of 16. Since it’s introduction it has been phenomenally successful. There are an estimated 250,000 worldwide and over 60 countries are members of the International Class Association
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Topper Taz Outstanding stability and easily controlled rig options allow youngsters to progress at their own individual pace. A choice of two simple sail options mean that the Taz can be rigged to suit varying levels of competence and confidence or to cope with varied sailing conditions. An ultra simple oppie style rig for building confidence and then a traditional bermudan option is a training standard.
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Laser Pico The Pico is a beginners to improvers boat with a high boom and self draining cockpit. It was designed in 1995 by Olympic medallist Jo Richards. The Pico offers a combination of qualities rarely found in one boat. For the beginner, she is stable, vice free and simple enough for almost anyone to get in and sail away. More advanced users will delight in her responsive nature and surprisingly brisk performance.
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RS Feva The RS Feva was originally designed by Paul Handley as a youth trainer for children in the 11-14 age group. The Feva hull has the shape of a scaled down 49er, with a flat planing bottom running well aft. There are several runner-type strakes that stiffen this flat area and provide added protection for beaching and haulout. The deck/cockpit structure is clean and simple with little to bang shins or knees. The cockpit floor slopes aft to an open transom, so that it drains immediately.
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Many thanks to IBI Sailing for their support with upgrading our Optimist rigs