The Schnapper Point Regatta and Junior Carnival scheduled for 13-14 February have been POSTPONED due to a 5-day lockdown in Victoria to 13-14 March 2021.
Due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19, and with many restrictions in place, Albury Wodonga Yacht Club has made the difficult decision to cancel Sail Country 2020.
Due to the ongoing border and distancing restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic AIODA have made the decision to cancel the 2021 Australian Championship planned to be held at Fremantle Sailing Club in January.
The Australian International Optimist Dinghy Association (AIODA) is looking for a volunteer to fill the position of registrar. This position involves liaising with parents to register new boats, issue sail numbers and transfer ownership of existing boats.
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.
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.
What a fantastic start to winter sailing at the lake. So many new faces to see and some old Opti kids returning to their roots to share their knowledge.
The 2018 NZ Optimist Nationals were held at Queen Charlotte Yacht Club in Picton, New Zealand over the Easter break. A team of 9 sailors from Victoria travelled to Picton to represent Australia.