News

VIODA coaching camp 23-24 January 2021

The VIODA camp hosted by SSCBC was great fun and well attended.

Thu 28 Jan 2021

VOST Team selection.

VOST Team selection event changes.

Thu 21 Jan 2021

Buxton Training Camp and Regatta

Bookings are now open for the Buxton Training Camp and Buxton Cup regatta at Sorrento

Mon 11 Jan 2021

Sail Country 2020 - CANCELLED

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.

Wed 19 Aug 2020

2021 Australian Optimist Championships - CANCELLED

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.

Wed 19 Aug 2020

AIODA Registrar Position

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.

Sun 28 Jun 2020

Sunday Winter Training and Winter Camps 2020 - Albert Park Lake

Winter Coaching Program on Albert Park Lake is back!!

Thu 11 Jun 2020

2020 Optimist Victorian Championship @ SSCBC - Day 2

Another great day of racing at Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club â€“ windy and sunny!

Sun 08 Mar 2020

2020 Optimist Victorian Championship @ SSCBC - Day 1

What a fantastic start to the 2020 Victorian Optimist State Championships hosted by Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club on the Mornington Peninsula.

Sat 07 Mar 2020

Day 2 of the 2019 Victorian Optimist States

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.

Sun 10 Mar 2019

Day 1 of the 2019 Victorian Optimist States

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.

Sat 09 Mar 2019

Fantastic start to the 2018 VIODA Winter Sailing Program

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.

Fri 01 Jun 2018

2018 NZ Optimist Nationals

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.

Tue 03 Apr 2018

Congratulations to our Australian Optimist Team sailors for 2018

On behalf of the Victorian Optimist community we would like to congratulate the following Victorian sailors who have been selected for the 2018 Australian Optimist Teams. Congratulations to the 10 Victorian sailors who form 25% of the Australian teams for 2018.

Sun 01 Apr 2018