Articles

The Northerly

The predominant breeze in Shilshoe Bay is a Northerly. Our sailors rely on it to keep them sailing year round. Similarly, we hope our Northerly helps you learn the tricks and tips of Opti sailing to keep them sailing.

The growing pains of sailing

Optimist sailing happens to fall during a period when kids change A LOT. As you can imagine, that has BIG implications on the development of Opti sailors that can not be ignored.

Spraying Gel Coat (no sprayer required)

A short guide on how to spray gel coat to do boat repairs. You don't need to own a sprayer.

How to replace sail numbers to specifications

Chances are that at some point you will need to change numbers on a sail. This article explains how to remove and put new sail numbers that meet the IODA requirements.

Sailing and Dyslexic Processors

Dyslexic processors show very unique strengths that help them learn fast and become fantastic sailors. Here are our observations.

My child is interested in sailing, now what?

A quick overview of available programs for your new sailor based on their age, weight, and interests.

Where to buy your sailing gear

Whether you got some time or you are in a rush, here is our favorite list of trustworthy and well-stocked suppliers of sailing gear.

What makes Opti sailing so special?

There are over 400K Optis and 150K active sailors in 110 countries around the world. The Opti and its ecosystem are an unbeatable learning machine.