Sailing season 2023-2024
The upcoming sailing season is going to be massive. The best way to maximise your families enjoyment of this wonderful sport is planning. The Optimist class is one of the most popular sailing fleets in the world and therefore has many opportunities to sail locally, nationally and internationally.
Travelling away to regattas can sound daunting, but it doesn't need to be. There are plenty of people to help with boat transportaion tips and advice, chartering and what to expect. Regetta are also a grat way to meet other sailing families and make new friendships. See our FAQs page with more information about travalling to out-of-state regatta and what to expect.
Beyond the Autumn session, the Association is looking to support sailors across the following events:
Please note: these dates may vary as clubs can amend their schedules which is beyond our control.
- 2nd September - 7th Octoberber 2023 - Sandy Bay Sailing Club Pre-season training.
SBSC is hosting some pre-season training for the Optimist class. The season are short and sharp (given the time of year), but enough to get sailors back into the groove. Commencing
September 2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th & October 7th and run from 9.30am - 12noon.
To learn more or register: September pre-season training
- 12th - 15th October 2023 - AS Youth Sail Camp and Youth Championships Wynyard Yacht Club Green / Inter / Open
- This regatta is organising by Australian Sailing and being hosted by RYCT. This first two days of the event are coaching sessions. The following two days are the actual regatta. Sailors can choose to do either the first or second two days. If you are thinking of attending this event, then be quick to book accommodation as it’s in limited supply.
To learn more or register: Youth Championship
- 25th - 26th November 2022 - PJ Super Series SBSC Travelers Trophy #2 Green / Inter / Open
This regatta is organised and hosted by the Sandy Bay Sailing Club. It’s open to all levels of sailors and normally has a great course set close to sure for beginners. It usually has great weather and a fun atmosphere – not to be missed.
To learn more or register: PJ Super Series
- 9th - 10th December 2023 Showdown Regatta RYCT Travelers Trophy #3 Green / Inter / Open
This regatta is a regular on the Optimist sailing calendar and part of the big 4 local events of the seasons – the ‘Grand Slam’ (Showdown, PJ’s, Crown, and State Championships).
To learn more or register: The Showdown
- 10th -12th December 2022 SORS GRSC – NSW Green / Inter / Open
The Summer Optimist Regatta (SORs) is a chance to have a sail in a larger fleet before the upcoming nationals. It organised by the NSW International Optimist Association and hosted by Georges River 16’ Skiff Club. It normally has charter boats available.
To learn more or register: SORs GRSC
- 11th – 18th December 2024 Sail Sydney - NSW Inter / Open
This regatta is like SORs and provides an alternate chance to have a sail in a larger fleet before the upcoming nationals. It organised by the NSW International Optimist Association and host club is yet to be announced. It normally has charter boats available.
To learn more or register: Sail Sydney
- 8th - 15th January 2024 - Musto Optimist Australian and Open Championships (SA)
This event is organised by Australian International Optimist Dinghy Association and hosted in conjunction with Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club, Seacliff, SA. This is the largest Optimist regatta of the season and is a great family event. This regatta is suitable for all sailors.
The Association will work with parents & sailors to organise boat shipping, chartering and what you need to do, if you have never been to a Nationals. Agian, if you are thinking about attending this event (and you'd be mad to miss it) contact the TIODA asap so we can help you plan for an amzing exoerience.
To learn more or register: 2024 Musto Australian Optimist Championship
- 24th & 25th February 2024 - Tasmanian Optimist State Championship incorporating Green Fleet Regatta
It's the blue ribbon event of the season - it's the State championships. The event is organised by the Tasmanian International Optimist Dinghy Association (TIODA) and proudly sponsored by North Sails. This two-day event is open to all Optimist sailors from around Tasmania and interstate. Whilst the event has high-end racing, it also caters to all Optimist sailors with a focus on fun.
To learn more about this event, please conatct TIODA
