DATE: 9th - 11th March 2019
VENUE: Royal Brighton Yacht Club
This was a fantastic event with great racing for our competitive sailors and a fun environment for our Green Fleet sailors. We would highly encourage all clubs to get behind VIODA key events and come and enjoy time in your boat with friends.
Do you need to transfer boat ownership or register a new Optimist? We are here to help you.
To support our fleet we are pleased to offer on-line Optimist parts in partnership with Sly Boatbuilding and Repairs. BUY SPARE PARTS
Have an Opti to sell? Looking for an Opti to buy? Head on over to our Optimist Buy/Sell Page.
Day 2 of the 2019 Victorian Optimist States has been a day of all wind speeds and most directions. The day started with a lighter breeze from the north which enabled our lighter airs specialists to shine. By the end of the day we saw a good solid 25+ knots with support boats bailing and some very wet volunteers returning to shore.
Thank you to all the parents and volunteers today for all your help in getting the fleet safely back to shore and signed off.
Day 1 Report - 2019 Victorian Optimist State Championships.
The first day of the 2019 Victorian Optimist States has kicked off with a great day of racing for all fleets. We had a slight delay to the start until a sea breeze kicked in at 5 knots which then built during the day until a beautiful 14-18 knots breeze settled in.
Tackers Carnival had a great day which started with knot tying practice and balancing games in the water. The Tackers Carnival continues tomorrow and has been a bit hit with families who have younger siblings.
Junior Sailor Government Grant Available:
The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships. This program is available to assist travel expenses for Optimist sailors travelling to the 2019 Nationals this January.
If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships.
The 2020 Optimist Australian & Open Championship will be held at Safety Beach Sailing Club in January 2020. We would encourage as many sailors to get involved and have a fantastic family holiday.
The following video captured the spirit of the event from the last time Victoria hosted the event in 2014. More details to follow.
Tackers is an introductory, fun, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7 to 12, delivered at recognised Tackers Clubs. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience and they don’t have to be a member of a club to participate. All the equipment, including the boats, is provided.
Upon completion of the Tackers program you can become a boat owner and join us as part of the Australian fleet. There are many good quality second hand boats available on the Optimist Buy / Sell page.
VIODA is fortunate to have a fantastic member base from around Australia. Each month we will introduce you to one of your fellow Opti sailors from around Australia. We will aim to introduce you to sailors from all skill levels from around Australia.
My name is Leigh Harvie. I am 8 years old. My home club is Westernport Yacht Club which is located at Balnarring.
I like sailing because it is fun, and I like how the boat rocks as it moves along.
My favourite colour is blue, and my boat is called Blue Bullet.
I currently sail in green fleet. I also play soccer, and I like swimming and fishing.
My home clubs are Somers and Mornington
I like sailing because it is a really fun water sport. I enjoy capsizing and getting wet on hot days.
I also play basketball and do athletics.
My favourite joke: Why did Tigger look down the toilet? Because he was looking for poo!
My favourite colour is green.
My favourite movie is Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets
My favourite music is Hedwigs theme from Harry Potter.
Hi my Name is Jorja, I am 8 years old and I sail at RGYC. I like sailing because i get to make lots of friends and I get to see lots of sea creatures. My boats name is called Serendipity. One of my sailing highlights is winning the green fleet at my home club this year at the Opti States and also seeing the dolphins on the course. This year I will be sailing in intermediate fleet. I look forward to making new friends from new places. I also enjoy swimming, netball and school choir.
What a great way to learn to sail in an OziOpti boat!
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International Events
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Fun races with High Performance Sailors
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Royal Geelong Yacht Club - Corio Bay
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