Opti Race Team
For LMSS Sailors Age 10 – 15
For young sailors who enjoy a competitive environment and are looking for a more rigorous class to improve their skills, the LMSS Race Team is 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 their boat speed upwind and downwind, starting practice, mark rounding’s and boat handling, understanding of the rules, and rigging techniques specific to racing Optis
- Opti Intermediates will practice with Opti Advanced Team, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Week Session 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 26 | 12:15pm to 4:00pm | Mon – Fri | $295 |
| 2 Week Session 2 | Jun 29 – Jul 10 No Class Jul 3 | 12:15pm to 4:00pm | Mon – Fri | $270 |
| Session 2 | July 13 – Aug 7 | 12:45 to 4:15pm | Mon – Fri | $725 |
| Session 3 (S1 + S2) | Jun 15 – Aug 7 No Class Jul 3 | 12:45 to 4:15pm | Mon – Fri | $1,195* |
*Register by May 15th 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 Learn to Race or Middle and High School Sailing
| Regatta | 2020 Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Manitou Days, TCYS Series | CANCELLED | White Bear Sailing School |
| City of Lakes, TCYS Series | CANCELLED | Minneapolis Sailing School |
| Mike Plant, TCYS Series | CANCELLED | Wayzata Sailing |
| ILYA Optimist Championship | CANCELLED | Lake Beulah, WI |
| Brad Robinson Victory, TCYS Series | CANCELLED | Lake Minnetonka Sailing School |
| Opti Red, White, Blue Chip | CANCELLED | Lac La Belle, WI |
| LMSS Singlehanded Invitational | August 5 – 7 | Lake Minnetonka Sailing School |
