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Optimist

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Overview: The Optimist dinghy is a popular sailboat designed for racing sailors under 15 years of age. It is known for its safety, durability, and competitiveness, with over 150,000 boats racing in 85 countries. The Optimist class is one of the largest in the world, hosting regattas with over 400 boats.

Design and Construction: The Optimist features three flotation bags for buoyancy and self-righting capabilities. It uses the patented Plexus™ bonding agent for a watertight seal and structural strength. The boat is bonded in the mold to ensure symmetry, smoothness, and stiffness.

Specifications:

Length Overall (LOA): 7.70 ft / 2.35 m
Beam: 3.70 ft / 1.13 m
Draft: 3.20 ft / 0.98 m
Sail Area: 35.00 ft² / 3.25 m²
Hull Weight: 77 lb / 34.93 kg
Capacity: 1-2 people
Optimal Weight: 75-100 lb / 34-45 kg

Skill and Competition Levels: The Optimist is suitable for sailors from beginner to advanced levels and supports competition from club to international levels.

Contact Information: LaserPerformance has offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, providing contact details for each region.

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LaserPerformance NORTH AMERICA Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871 LaserPerformance EUROPE Station Works, Long Buckby United Kingdom LaserPerformance ASIA China Merchants Tower No. 168-200 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong LaserPerformance MIDDLE EAST most popular racing sailboat for The Optimist dinghy is one of the most popular type of sailboat for racing sailors under 15 years of age. The Optimist has been designed and proven to be safe, durable and competitive. Each boat carries three flotation bags, guaranteeing a buoyant, self-righting boat. The Optimist uses the patented Plexus™ bonding agent...

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