The Crosbie Cup is now open for entries. This year it is taking place at Sutton Dinghy Club, Co. Dublin http://sdc.ie/?v=883db7bf76f7. The event is open to the following: All Regatta Fleet
A massive well done to the Irish World’s team who finished in 3rd place at the Dutch Optimist Team Racing Championship over the weekend. They faced tough competition from
The Optimist Ulsters took place in the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, with a fleet of 100 Optimists traveling to the event. In trying conditions the race committee got
A number of roles are coming available on the IODAI committee, as some members are coming to the end of their 3 year term on the committee. If you have
Welcome to the Ulster Optimists Championships at Royal North. Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club is looking forward to welcoming all Optimist sailors, parents and support teams for the Ulster
International Development Team – Poland 2017 departed from Dublin Airport yesterday to compete in the Dziwnów Cup. On the development Team is: Zoe Hall, Grace Fahy, Patrick Bruen, Jacques Murphy, Jamie
The NOR for the Vice Presidents Trophy is now available here 2017-vp-trophy-nor. Please note that the deadline for applications is May 22nd, only 4 days away! The application process is well underway and
A great weekend of racing was had by all at the Davy Munster Optimist Munster Championships last weekend in Kinsale Yacht Club. Over 140 sailors travelled from the four corners
After a fantastic weekend in Kinsale, Co.Cork, all eyes are now pointing North. The second IODAI regional event of the year is the Ulsters. This year they are taking place
Because we are dealing with young sailors with a wide range of abilities, Optimist events require a particularly high level of organisation by both IODAI and the host club. Apart