Opti Intermediate/Advanced
For LMSS Sailors Age 9 – 14
| Regatta | 2023 Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Robinson Victory (TCYS) | June 16 | Lake Minnetonka Sailing School |
| River Run (TCYS) | TBD | Saint Croix Sailing School |
| Manitou Days (TCYS) | June 30 | White Bear Sailing School |
| GLSS Dinghyfest | July 10-14 | Lake Geneva YC |
| Shino Adventure Event (TCYS) | July 14 | Wayzata Sailing |
| City of Lakes (TCYS) | July 21 | Minneapolis Sailing Center |
| ILYA Opti Championship | July 27 – July 29 | Delavan, WI |
| Mike Plant (TCYS) | August 11 | Wayzata Sailing |
| Opti Red, White, Blue Chip | August 6 – 8 | Oconomowoc, WI |
Opti intermediate/advanced is the next step for Opti Learn to Race sailors or young sailors ages 8 – 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
- LMSS Summer Opti Charter fee: 100$/session or 175$/full summer
- Opti Charter included in Fall Opti registration
| Session | Dates | Time | Days | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Jun 12 – Jul 7 (No class 7/3-7/4) | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | M, W, TH, F | $845 |
| Session 2 | Jul 10 – Aug 4 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | M, W, TH, F | $895 |
| Session 3 (S1 + S2) | Jun 12 – Aug 4 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | M, W, TH, F | $1,495* |
| FALL Intermediate & Advanced Opti | September 11 – October 30 | 4:30 – 6:30pm | Mondays | $300 |
Summer Regattas Include: TCYS, GLSS Dinghyfest, 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