Cape Classic 2 – HYC
Hermanus Yacht Club will host the 2nd leg of the Cape Classic Series in 3 weekends time. Early bird registration discounts apply! Register here
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“Charlie” Oppie SA 9 lives on after 45 years!
Reading Richard Crockett’s latest article on the history of SA Optimist sailing (Talking Sailing), I see amongst others, photographs of Charlie SA9. Hey, I say, that’s exactly the boat that was donated to MAC a year or so ago. I can’t remember who donated it, but it has a TSC number, so that may help …
Optimist AGM – 26 January 2022
Notice is hereby given of the Optimist Class Association of South Africa 2021 Annual General Meeting to be held via Zoom 26 January 2022 @ 7pm https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83433083285?pwd=R3hYbWt0ZjRUQTY2ZG1CR1JTMm9mQT09
From the SAILING Archives – by Richard Crockett (Sailing Publications)
It certainly seems that there was some reluctance in this country to establish the Optimist class – maybe due to the strong presence of the Dabchick fleet which grew exponentially once launched? Rhodesia led the way in Southern Africa, hosting a Junior Schools regatta in Optimists in 1969, with 180 young sailors attending – 57 …