Sailing season 2025-2026
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.
- 22nd - 23rd November 2024 - PJ Super Series SBSC
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
- 13th - 14th December 2025 Showdown Regatta RYCT
This regatta is a regular on the Optimist sailing calendar and part of the big 3 local events of the seasons – the ‘Grand Slam’ (Showdown, PJ’s, and State Championships). This event is hosted by the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania.
To learn more or register: The Showdown
- 29th - 30th November - Sail Melbourne Green / Inter / Open
The Sail Melbourne is a chance to have a sail in a larger fleet before the upcoming nationals. It's organised by Victorian International Optimist Association and hosted by Royal Brighton Yacht Club. It normally has charter boats available.
To learn more or register: Sail Melbourne
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: https://www.optimist.org.au/
- 28th February - 1st March 2026 - 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 supported and hosted by the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania in Hobart. 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
