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Optimist Race Tips - Sitting forward in light wind - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsdtDqQMtKw
Optimist Race Tips - Sitting forward in light wind. Here we walk through where to sit in an Optimist in light wind and why we want to reduce the wetted surface area as much as …
Northwest Youth Sailing - Opti Racing Explained
http://www.nwyouthsailing.org/racing/northwest-youth-racing-circuit-nwyrc/opti-racing-explained/
OPTIMIST SAILING - How To Go Fast Upwind | [Medium …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfUA-aEGcyA
The optimist class speed differences between boats are very little but having more speed can be a huge advantage, especially after a bad start. In this vid...
Guide to Optimist Racing Spars - McLaughlin
https://optistuff.com/guide-to-optimist-racing-spars/
Using the Optimax spars as a basis, McLaughlin made tweaks to the spars. Most notable among the tweaks were a high profile Delrin heel plug to help the spars rotate in the mast cup more easily, stainless steel fittings, and initially, a lower sprit cleat position to accommodate the US market. (Pictures 2-3)
Optimist Dinghy Speed Guide - North Sails
https://www.northsails.com/sailing/en/resources/optimist-dinghy-speed-guide
Optimist Dinghy Downwind Sailing Where do you sit when sailing the Optimist downwind? Heading downwind, you always sit on the rail, heeling …
Racing Overview – International Optimist Class Association
https://www.optimist.org.uk/racing/
Here’s an overview of Optimist Racing in the UK. More information is available on the Optimist wiki. Local flotillas. Sailors start to race in their local flotilla and clubs. Open Meetings. Open meetings take place locally and regionally – they are open to all Optimist sailors and you will find most of these on our calendar.
Optimist Rigging & Tuning - SailZing
https://sailzing.com/category/boats-sails-gear/one-design-class-tips/optimist/rigging-tuning-optimist/
Optimist Mast Rake and Downwind Heel – Balance Your Helm. Optimist Mast Rake and Downwind Heel This great article from Optimist Team Gnarly uses clear illustrations to explain balancing the helm of your Optimist for speed, by adjusting the mast rake and angle of heel downwind. Team Gnarly is now….
Optimist Team Racing Umpiring A Practical Guide
https://www.optiworld.org/uploaded_files/Document_2427_20160609165449_en.pdf
Specific Team Racing Rules and Optimist Situations Introduction This guide is written for umpires at Optimist events. It includes guidance on how the sailor / umpire communication process works, so should be useful for sailors and coaches too, and applicable to non-Optimist events. It is a living document, and feedback to IODA (email
Optimist Racing: A Manual for sailors, parents & coaches …
https://www.amazon.com/Optimist-Racing-sailors-parents-coaches/dp/1912177188
Optimist Racing is written for those sailors, parents and coaches who are looking for success in this competitive class. In it you will learn what it takes to win, including how to achieve blistering boatspeed through technique and tuning, perfect boat handling and tactics as well as covering the mental and physical requirements for success.
Optimist Tuning Guide | North Sails
https://www.northsails.com/sailing/en/resources/optimist-tuning-guide
You need to find the best position that fits your weight, mast rake ( boom position), sea status, weather helm feeling for each condition. Playing outhaul in the range of 20mm at the boom end. Ease it maximum in 10-14knots and clew end has to be located 30-40mm away from the boom end. FLAT WATER – Trim 10mm more than the normal position.
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