Opti Race Team
For LMSS Sailors Age 10 – 15
| Regatta | 2021 Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| GLSS Dinghyfest | July 12 – 15 | Lake Geneva YC |
| Mike Plant TCYS | July 16 | WSS |
| TCYS White Bear | July 23 | WBSS |
| ILYA Optimist Championship | August 1 – 3 | Lake Beulah, WI |
| Brad Robinson Victory Regatta | August 6 | LMSS |
| TCYS MSC | August 13 | Minneapolis Sailing Center |
| Opti Red, White, Blue Chip | August 9-10 | Lac La Belle, WI |
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. More information can be found in the 2021 Opti Fact Sheet.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Jun 14 – Jul 9 | 1:15pm – 4:15pm | Mon – Fri | $745 |
| Session 2 | Jul 12 – Aug 6 | 1:15pm – 4:15pm | Mon – Fri | $745 |
| Session 3 (S1 + S2) | Jun 14 – Aug 6 | 1:15pm – 4:15pm | Mon – Fri | $1,295* |
*Friday will be designated as a Race Day. Start time 2:00pm.
*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 Learn to Race or Middle and High School Sailing