The Optimist sailboat is the designed for youth sailors and is the choice for introductory sailing experiences. West Coast Sailing has all the resources you need to rig, find replacement parts, and enjoy sailing your Opti.
Opti Line Lengths:
| Description | Length | Diameter | Line Type | Quantity | Recommended Line Options |
| Upper Sprit Halyard | 4 ft | 4mm | Halyard | 1 | 4mm Alpha SSR |
| Lower Sprit Halyard | 4 ft | 4mm | Halyard | 1 | 4mm Alpha SSR |
| Mainsheet | 24 ft | 7mm | Sheet | 1 | 7mm Bzzz / 7mm Rooster Polilite |
| Outhaul | 5 ft | 4mm | Control Line | 1 | 4mm Alpha SSR |
| Vang | 3 ft | 5mm | Control Line | 1 | 5mm Robline Sirius 500 |
| Boom Jaw Retainer | 2 ft | 3mm | Misc. | 1 | 3mm Robline Orion 500 |
| Bow Loop | 1 ft | 3mm | Misc. | 1 | 3mm Robline Orion 500 |
| Daggerboard Retainer | 6 ft | 3mm | Misc. | 1 | 3mm Robline Orion 500 |
| Daggerboard Retainer Bungee | 5 ft | 5mm | Misc. | 1 | 5mm Shockcord |
| Hiking Strap Tie | 3 ft | 5mm | Misc. | 2 | 5mm Robline Sirius 500 |
| Hiking Strap Lift | 2 ft | 5mm | Misc. | 1 | 5mm Shockcord |
| Mast Tie-in | 2 ft | 3mm | Misc. | 1 | 3mm Robline Orion 500 |
| Main Sheet Bridle | 5 ft | 3mm | Misc. | 1 | 3mm Robline Dinghy Control |
| Main Sheet Bridle Safety | 2 ft | 3mm | Misc. | 1 | 3mm Robline Orion 500 |
| Bow Line | 30 ft | 6mm | Misc. | 1 | 6mm Polypropylene |
| Sail Ties | 2 ft | 3mm | Misc. | 12 | 3mm Dinghy Control Line |
| Sail Ties - Corner | 2 ft | 3mm | Misc. | 12 | 3mm Robline Dinghy Control |
About the Optimist:
The Optimist sailboat, affectionately known as the Opti, is a popular and iconic single-handed dinghy designed specifically for young sailors. Renowned for its simplicity, stability, and ease of use, the Optimist has become a staple in youth sailing programs worldwide. With a distinctive pram-like hull and a single, sprit-rigged sail, this small boat provides an excellent platform for beginners to learn the fundamentals of sailing. Its widespread use in sailing schools and junior regattas highlights its effectiveness in nurturing sailing skills and instilling confidence in young sailors, contributing to its status as one of the most widely sailed and recognizable boats in youth sailing.