Please note the Optimist Worlds 2015 in Poland have been moved to Aug 26th – Sept 6th, this is 10 days later than originally advertised.
Full details re IODAI Baltimore training camp coming soon, meantime for those interested see below BALTIMORE MID-TERM FITNESS 2015 WHAT       Aerobics, circuits & toning classes WHERE  
Please note that there are 2 changes to the selection criteria for the International development team going forward.  The IODAI committee has decided that as this is a development team,
The 22nd “Marcello Campobasso Trophy”, an international regatta for the Optimist Class will take place in Naples on 3rd., 4th. and 5th. January, 2015. The event can host up to
Ulsters 2015 (6th /7th June)
IODAI are delighted to announce that the 2015 Ulster championships will be held in Ballyholme Yacht club on 6th & 7th June.  
ISA New way forward
The ISA has a new plan and wish all members to read the following Executive Summary of Strategic Plan
There are lots of training camps that are held throughout the winter months in Europe usually followed by a 2 day regatta at the end.  Here is an example of
Optimist Worlds 2014 Over
The optimist worlds is always a very challenging event and consistency pays off.  Swiss sailor Nicolas Rolaz had all top ten results bar one which he used as his discard.
IODAI Facebook page
Reminder: photographs & information is regularly posted on the IODAI facebook page so if you are new to Optimist sailing make sure to search for International Optimist Dinghy association of Ireland
IODAI are seeking 3 suitable coaches for the following events 2015. The 2 events are: 1/ U 12 squad Pwllheli, Wales July 25th onwards ( 2 assistant coaches to Thomas

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