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FEATURED2026 Optimist World Championship
The 2026 Optimist World Championship, hosted in Tangier, Morocco, marked a historic milestone for youth sailing, bringing together 284 sailors from 70 nations for one of the most international editions in the history of the Optimist class.
Notice of Race Published for the 2027 Optimist World Championship in Lanzarote
The International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA) is pleased to announce the publication of the Notice of Race for the 2027 Optimist World Championship, which will be held in Lanzarote, Spain, from 24 June to 4 July 2027. You can view it here: https://2027worlds.optiworld.org/en/default/races/race
2027 Optimist North American Championship Notice of Race Now Available
IODA is delighted to announce the publication of the Notice of Race for the 2027 Optimist North American Championship, to be held in San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico during May 16 – 23, 2027.
IODA Publishes Class Rule Clarification on Rudder Angle Measurement
Class Rule Clarification 2026-001 – Measurement of Rudder Leading Edge Angle Alfa (Rule 3.4.2.1)
Registration is now open and the Notice of Race has been published for the 2026 Optimist South American Championship in Punta del Este, Uruguay!
We are excited to welcome sailors, team leaders, coaches, and families from across South America and beyond to one of the continent's most iconic sailing destinations.
