Optimist

Race Winning Durability

the Vanguard Optimist has been proven safe through years of tough use and instructional programs around the world. The flat, square hull and manageable rig are stable in all wind and sea conditions. Each boat carries three flotation bags, guaranteeing a buoyant, self righting boat. The lightweight hulls are easily manipulated by instructors in a safety boat.

The same Optimist Dingy that introduces thousands of kids to sailing each year provides a world of sailing opportunities as sailors advance in racing skill. With over 150,000 Optimist Dingys actively racing in 85 nations, the optimist is one of the largest and the fastest growing classes in the world. Young sailors can race at the club, regional, national and world levels as their skills developed.

Vanguard offers two state-of-the-art Optimist models. The Vanguard IOD95 is built here in the U.S. to the same rigorous standards that all Vanguard products must meet. The Vanguard/winner IOD95 is the boat of choice for competitive racing around the world. The product of the combined knowledge of two of the world's finest boat builders, years of testing have gone into the development of this racing machine. When you are ready to join the Optimist revolution to assert call to find out more about the Vanguard IOD95 and the Vanguard/winner IOD95.

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