Events

Based on the weather forecast Pt Chev are cancelling the Winter Sprints due to be held  tomorrow Saturday 11 June.  Safety of our sailors is paramount. We look forward to … Continue reading AWSS SATURDAY 11 JUNE, PT CHEV

Summer success is made in the winter, so what better way to prep for the competitive season than some Sunday afternoon racing! Who:  Optimist SailorsWhen: Every Sunday – from now!Where: … Continue reading Sunday afternoon Winter Racing in Auckland

The eagle-eyed among you will have spotted the new-look NZIODA website! optimist.org.nz is the place to go for all your Opti info – and you’re probably asking, ‘So what’s new?’ … Continue reading Looking Good… Welcome to your new NZIODA website

The first regatta in the six-stage Auckland Winter Sprint Series (AWSS) takes place at Pt Chevalier SC on Saturday 11 June. The AWSS is a six series regatta hosted around … Continue reading Auckland Winter Sprint Series 2022

We are excited to announce the Girls Development Team who will be travelling to Noumea in New Caledonia in October. Isla Barker (Murrays Bay Sailing Club), Amelia Higson (Kohimarama Yacht Club), … Continue reading NZIODA Girls Development Team Announcement 

Congratulations to the following sailors who have been selected for the Japanese Friendship Regatta which will take place in Tokyo during early August.  Bradley Perry (RAYC) and Millicent Limbrick (Charteris … Continue reading NZIODA Teams Announcement for The Japanese Friendship Team

Congratulations to the following sailors who will represent New Zealand at the Optimist European Championship in Denmark in late July/early August. Charlie Bridger (Charteris Bay Yacht Club), Arran Begic (Murrays Bay … Continue reading NZIODA Teams Announcement for Euros

Congratulations to all Opti Sailors for a fantastic effort at the Toyota Optimist Nationals.   We can now announce the Worlds Team who will be travelling to Turkey to represent New Zealand.  … Continue reading NZIODA Teams Announcement for Worlds

Registrations for Nationals close on Tuesday 5 April at 9 pm. So, not long left for your young sailor to cement their place in Opti immortality! Register HERE You’ll know all … Continue reading Your last chance to register for Nationals

If you still have sails/spars/or foils that require measuring we recommend that you do this before heading down to Napier.  See our website for more details of who to contact.  As a … Continue reading Open Fleet – Are you Still needing to get your Optimist equipment Measured before the Nationals?