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Optimist

Clase monotipo · Clark Mills · desde 1947

Barcos
11
Resultados
12
Victorias
4
Regatas
1
Eslora
2.36m
Manga
1.12m
Calado
0.84m
Peso
0.0t
Superficie vélica
3.3m²
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Por qué los regatistas eligen el Optimist

The Optimist is the standard first racing dinghy for children, a cheap, simple pram that young sailors can handle alone from about age eight. Families and clubs choose it because of its enormous worldwide class, a structured path to international championships, and a strong record of producing Olympic sailors. It is only for sailors under 16, so everyone eventually moves on.

  • Simple, safe single-hander for children
  • Largest youth class, sailed in over 120 countries
  • World and continental championships give a clear competitive path
  • Many Olympic dinghy skippers started in it
  • Restricted to sailors under 16

Nuestra nota

Características

Clase monotipo

Diseñador
Clark Mills
Primera botadura
1947
Eslora
2.36m
Eslora en flotación
2.18m
Manga
1.12m
Calado
0.84m
Desplazamiento
35kg
Superficie vélica en ceñida
3.3m²
Quilla
lifting

Single-handed youth dinghy with a sprit rig and daggerboard; displacement is hull weight.

Datos publicados del diseño; los barcos concretos suelen estar modificados. Fuentes: en.wikipedia.org

Lo que dicen regatistas y probadores · con nuestras palabras, a partir de las páginas enlazadas

  • He calls it the natural first boat for young sailors, with over 150,000 boats registered across more than 120 countries.

    IODA Secretary General Antonio González de la Madrid, via Sailors for the Sea · Sailors for the Sea, 2024

  • The club says it is safe enough for an eight-year-old yet technical enough for a 15-year-old, and many Olympic dinghy skippers began in it.

    Royal St George Yacht Club (Dublin) · Royal St George YC