SAND POINT OPTI TEAM
Sand Point Opti Team
Spring, Summer, and Fall for ages 10 to 15
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 10 through 14 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 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30pm to 7:00pm.
2024 Seasons:
Spring: March 4 – May 17
Summer: June 10 – September 10
Fall: September 23 to November 1
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.