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Ask A Coach: How To Keep Your Optimist In Racing Shape

Best Practices And Tips One of the downsides of the Optimist class having such a high level competition is that Optis get worn down through the use that they get relatively quickly. They have quite a few fiddly bits for a children's boat that require looking after and some preventative maintenance, like any boat. We've put together some basic tips that you can use to keep your Opti in racing shape, from keeping your boat clean to spots of wear to look out for. As always if you have questions or want some more tips, feel free to DM us or post a comment below!

Episode 7 - The St Thomas International Optimist Regatta

 Sail Into The Top Regatta In The Caribbean Last June we went to St Thomas to check out the International Optimist Regatta hosted by the St. Thomas Yacht Club to see why it has such a legendary status in the Caribbean and USA. Since 1995 it has hosted sailors from the entirety of North America in the summers and as it turns out, put the Caribbean on the sailing map. A top ocean venue in the Caribbean, there's a lot to gain by sailing in the USVI. Check out the reasons why you should attend the 2022 St. Thomas International Optimist Regatta in Episode 7 of OPTI TV. 4 Registration is open below! Register Here Where To Stay: VIP Rentals St Thomas Air BnB Cowpet Bay VRBO Cowpet Bay Charter An Opti McLaughlin Charters