Optimist Race

Ages 8-15

4 Week sessions, $495.00 and

8 Week Sessions, $990.00 

 Monday through Friday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Who should take this course? Sailors who have completed 2nd-8th grade (age 8-15), with some sailing experience that have expressed an interest in learning to race.

How are the classes structured? Optimist racers will train under the racing rules of sailing for practice and will learn to compete in events with other sailors of their talent level in low key learning races.  Advanced students will train to compete in the Red, White and Blue fleets which depend largely on the sailor’s age. This course in specific will hone each sailors individual talents to prepare them for moving up into the 420/laser race course all while keeping things fun in the competitive environment. 

Where are the races? Sailors are urged to participate in the Twin Cities Youth Sailing Series, held on Fridays at the various metro lakes throughout the summer. For qualified sailors, travel to out of state regattas is available and encouraged. Tuition fees cover training at the sailing center and coaching at regattas. Fees for Twin Cities Youth Sailing and additional regattas are not included.

Do we need a boat? Boats will be provided for the first 10 sailors to register. If you have your own optimist we will provide storage space free of charge for the duration of the course.

If you wish to cancel, you must notify the Wayzata Community Sailing Center in writing (via email or US mail) at least two weeks prior to the start of the session to receive a refund (no phone messages will be accepted). There will be no refunds given after that time. All refunds are subject to a $30 cancellation fee. If you wish to transfer your registration from one session to another, we would be happy to accommodate your request, however, you will be charged an additional $10 to cover account fees. 

Click on the session link below to register.  The schedule listed below is up to date for the 2012 season.

Opti Race Learn to Race /Intermed. 

Opti Race Intermed./Advanced

or complete registration by mail: Download Registration PDF

Need Help with Tuition? Click Here to Download the Mike Plant Scholarship Form