SAND POINT OPTI TEAM
Sand Point Opti Team
Spring, Summer, and Fall for ages 9 to 13
The Sand Point Opti Team (SPOT) caters to sailors learning the Optimist dinghy, the most widespread youth dinghy in the world. Sailors between the ages of 9 through 13 are eligible to participate, although we recommend a weight range of 65-110 pounds. SPOT is focused on improving our sailing skills, having fun, and learning to work as a team! Although most Optimist regattas in the Northwest are in the summer, there may be opportunities in the fall and spring.
Sailors looking to join SPOT should have taken at least a Beginner sailing course at SSP (or other sailing school) or have other dinghy experience. A good baseline is being able to rig and derig a boat confidently, being able to tack and gybe consistently, and being able to sail to an upwind mark.
Practices are on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30 to 7:30 pm.
2026 Seasons:
Fall: September 14 – October 28
If you have questions about the Opti team, please email Head Coach of Racing Alec Wade (alec@sailsandpoint.org).
Race Team Dues
Sail Sand Point utilizes a tiered dues structure for our youth racing programs and offers scholarships to any youth racing participants in need.
Families can choose between paying market rate or a more supportive rate; can request a subsidized rate; or apply for a scholarship.
All race team dues payments will be managed through Active Network.
Families are not beholden to pay at the same tier over multiple seasons. The tier a family chooses will have no impact on their sailor’s standing in the program.
Please refer to the Race Team Dues page to choose what is best for your family.