The Optimist is a type of boat that was born in 1947 with the aim of being a technical, safe and economical boat for the little ones.
The practice of sailing with this boat accompanies many boys and girls throughout their childhood as it takes place between 6 and 15 years of age.
Therefore, being part of the Optimist class sailing team is the first step that any child should take to get started in the world of competition and dinghy sailing, thus maximizing a period of growth that will accompany the rest of their lives.
For children, this is a fundamental stage for their development as a sailor and as a person