Opti Intermediate/Advanced
For LMSS Sailors Age 9 – 14
| Regatta | 2022 Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Manitou Days (TCYS) | June 24 | White Bear Sailing School |
| Mike Plant (TCYS) | July 8 | Wayzata Sailing |
| GLSS Dinghyfest | July 13-14 | Lake Geneva YC |
| City of Lakes (TCYS) | July 15 | Minneapolis Sailing Center |
| ILYA Opti Championship | July 31 – Aug 2 | Clear Lake, IA |
| Brad Robinson Victory (TCYS) | August 5 | LMSS |
| Opti Red, White, Blue Chip | August 7 – 9 | Clear Lake, IA |
Opti intermediate/advanced is the next step for Opti Learn to Race sailors or young sailors ages 9 – 14 with some prior experience who enjoy a competitive environment and are looking for a more rigorous class to improve their skills. This is the first class of the LMSS Race Team, the best platform to grow young sailors.
- Intermediate and Advanced groups taught in Opti racing sailboats
- Students will continually work to improve their skills, focusing on: boat speed upwind and downwind, starting practice, mark roundings, boat handling, understanding of the rules, and rigging techniques specific to racing Optis
- Intermediate sailors will practice with Advanced sailors, but break off into their own groups when needed
- Sailors will be expected to participate in local and regional events throughout the duration of the session
- During TCYS events and other LMSS sanctioned regattas, there will be no practice at LMSS
| Session | Dates | Time | Days | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Jun 13 – Jul 8 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Mon – Fri | $785 |
| Session 2 | Jul 11 – Aug 5 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Mon – Fri | $785 |
| Session 3 (S1 + S2) | Jun 13 – Aug 5 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Mon – Fri | $1,295* |
*Register by May 1 to receive discount
Regattas Include: TCYS, ILYA Opti Inland, and Red White and Blue Chip
Prerequisite: Opti Learn to Race or comparable experience
Next Step: X Boat Race Team, 420 Intermediate/Advanced or Middle and High School Sailing