Each year we select a number of Teams to represent the Optimist Class at International sailing events. These teams are selected based on ranking following Trials (which is an invitation
IODAI and ISA support and assist a number of Optimist teams every year in attending international events, these events have included the Optimist Worlds and Optimist Europeans. After a considerable
The Irish Optimist European Team competed in challenging (mostly 20-ish kts, 1m+ seas) conditions in sizzling hot Crotone, Italy. The young Irish team (12/13 year olds) all competing in their
The International Development Squad (IDT France) arrived in Loctudy, in France. The team of seven sailors, lead by Team Coach Thomas Chaix have commenced training in preparation for the French
The Europeans team along with Coach David White and Team Mum, Mel McGinley arrived in Crotone in Southern Italy yesterday. They have a couple of days training at the venue
The team representing Ireland at the 2016 Optimist Worlds are: Cathal O’Regan Harry Bell Micheal O’Suilleabhain Rory O’Sullivan Tom Higgins The team coach is Thomas Chaix and
The team representing Ireland at the 2016 Optimist Europeans are: Alana Coakley Conor Gorman Fiona Ferguson Harry Twomey Hugh Turvey Leah Rickhard Michael Crosbie Moss Simington The team
Ella May, missing from the IDT France Group photo. The 2016 International Development Team, France is: Dylan McEvoy Ella May Justin Lucas Killian O Regan Luke Groarke Donagh
Thirteen sailors qualified for the 2016, U12 squad with 11 taking up their places. The team will compete at the British Optimist National Championships 2016 to be held in
This weekend the Royal Saint George Yacht Club is playing host to the Irish Teams training weekend. They are training in champagne sailing conditions, much to the delight of the