Opti Race Teams
Opti Racing is a popular sport around the world for youth ages 9-15. Our program focuses on fostering a healthy relationship with competition, building independence, and developing critical thinking skills through racing sailboats.
Opti Green Team
Beginner Sailors ages 9-13
Opti Champs Team
Intermediate - Advanced Sailors ages 11-15
The Opti Green Team is an after-school team for sailors that have “graduated” from summer learn-to-sail camps but have little to no racing knowledge. The program focuses on easing the transition from being a student to an athlete and becoming a lifelong sailor.
The Opti Champs team is a competitive race team for sailors with at least one year of experience competing. The program focuses on developing racing skills, strategy, and tactics and providing sailors opportunities to compete throughout the PNW.
New sailors should contact Coach Niki for information on how to join!
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Practices run twice a week during spring, summer, and fall seasons.
Fall is our building season, and the best time to join. Sailors’ skills are fresh from summer camps, and they will continue to build confidence and solidify skills before taking winter off.
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Opti Green Sailors do attend regattas. Green Fleet regattas are low-key, fun-oriented events designed to help sailors develop a healthy relationship with the sport.
There are typically one or two competitions in the spring and fall seasons, with the majority of events held during summer.
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Opti Champs sailors practice two times a week throughout spring, summer, and fall seasons.
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Opti Champs regattas require more skill and stamina than Opti Green events. Sailors that enjoy competition, have a healthy relationship with the challenges and joys of competition, and want to grow as individuals will enjoy Opti Champs regattas.
