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
The Optimist Team Racing, Vice President Trophy 2017 has been announced to take place in Howth Yacht Club on 17 June 2017. The Notice of Race of the Optimist Team Racing event the Vice Presidents Trophy
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Munsters in Kinsale Yacht Club this weekend for the first regional event of the year. What better place to start our summer of
Registration for Trials 2017 close this Thursday IODAI Optimist Trials 2017 are now open for registration. Please note only sailors who have met the qualification criteria (see below) for Trials
Howth Yacht Club’s annual Brassed Off Cup is once again being held on the traditional day of Good Friday, 14th April. This fun Optimist dinghy event is a great opportunity for
At Trials (and all Optimist events) to ensure that all equipment used by sailors conforms with class rules, there are measurement checks. It is your responsibility to make sure your boat,
Based on advice of our Insurance Company IODAI have changed our Insurance Policy for Optimist. To participate in any IODAI event including Trials you will require the following Insurance Cover:
IODAI Optimist Trials 2017 are now open for registration. Please note only sailors who have met the qualification criteria (see below) for Trials already will be able to register. Trials
IODAI are asking all Optimist Dinghy Clubs to indicate if they would like to make an expression of interest to host an IODAI event in 2018. Hosting an IODAI event
Schull & Fitbones is a really big part of Baltimore Spring Training Week, for our very special non sailing siblings. Schull & Fitbones provides activities for those 5 years and