Optiparts black 20 mm black anodized aluminium 60 cm tiller extension for the Optimist. 

• Length: 60 cm.
• Diameter: 20 mm.
• Weight: 150 g.

PRO Daggerboard insert for Optimist.

This package includes 2 PRO front daggerboard inserts, 2 PRO back daggerboard inserts, made of wear resistant TPU rubber and comes with glue and sandpaper.

The PRO daggerboard inserts offer advantages over the EX1116; non-slip edges for improved grip within the daggerboard case, a pre-shaped contour to simplify positioning of the daggerboard and a sloping top design to prevent losing the inserts.

16 mmHPN rope stopper ball.

Maximum rope diameter: 5 mm. 

Available in blue, red, green, black and white

Holt's cleats and base plate assembly for Laser/ILCA. Ready to be installed.

Optiparts telltales for dinghy sails (8 red and 8 green). Includes adhesive discs to fix the telltales to the sail.

The traditional blow molded Optimist hand bailer. 

Holt's replica daggerboard stopper set for Laser/ILCA.

Holt Grab Rail suitable for all Laser Performance and ILCA Dinghies

It has never been so easy to measure and adjust your Optimist mast rake before your training or regatta. Place the special hook in the top-aft of the mast and measure the distance to the edge of the deck. The blade shows imperial units (inches) and metric units (centimeters).

Protect your Optimist hull from being scratched with this Optiparts UV resistant bottom cover.

Made of 320 gsm 600D solution dyed polyester with EVA backing, high quality 190T inner lining and closed cell foam in between.

Solution dyed polyester has much better color fastness and UV resistant characteristics than cheaper pigment dyed polyester. 

Holt Laser/ILCA Replacement Bailer Bung.

Holt/Nautos 27 mm small stainless steel eye.

• Line size: 2 - 7 mm
• Hole centres: 27 mm
• Fixing size: M4

Black anodized Optiparts aluminium tiller extension with a releasable rubber joint and a black end knob which makes the tiller extension super smooth.

Designed to maximum allowed length.

• Length: 65 cm.
• Diameter: 16 mm.
• Weight: 115 g.

Holt´s replica ball bearing block for the Laser/ILCA mainsheet.

Holt´s replica ball bearing block with becket for the Laser/ILCA mainsheet.

Gold trim strip as used on the Optiparts Blackgold booms.

Text printed on transparent polyester. Length 16 cm.

Optiparts heavy duty Optimist rig bag from 600 polyester with two compartments.

One for the sail and boom, and one for the Optimist mast and sprit. With zip closure, name tag pocket and detachable and adjustable carrying strap. With 2 straps for bundling to create a compact package.

The first book with over 75 specific exercises organized by category and difficulty to serve as a guideline and inspiration for coaches and trainers at clubs. The book Written by Pim Stumpel & Ben Koppelaar both award winning Dutch dinghy coaches. Pim & Ben have written down all the exercises they use to train and coach sailors. With the support of Huub Lambriex (1984 Olympic Tornado sailor and mental coach) they have created tools to help coaches, program-managers and sailors set goals and structurally train to become better sailors.

Language: English

Optimist racing coach Attila Hodacs reveals 20 years of his coaching experience in this 85 page book. Topics included: The phases of development, how to lead optimist sailors to international level racing, setting up training sessions with different exercises, how to improve boathandling skills, strategy and how to minimize mistakes.

A must have for every trainer, coach or interested parent.

The 130-page history, illustrated by almost as many photos mostly in colour, tells the story of how an ‘Orange Crate’ from Florida became the junior boat in over 120 countries.

It includes an 18-page supplement by Clifford McKay Jr., the first boy to sail the Optimist, with some fabulous photos of the early days. The story is taken up by Robert Wilkes who worked with the Optimist Class for over 35 years and had access to it’s archives. Young people tend to ask why things are the way they are. This history gives the answer for their beloved little boat..

Written by Robert Wilkes and Clifford McKay Jr.

Targeted at the club sailor, The Laser Book covers the techniques and skills needed to succeed in Laser sailing, for those starting out through to those striving to win their Club Championship. 

Bryan Willis’ Racing Rules Companion is the invaluable pocket reference guide to the essentials of the racing rules, updated for the latest 2021-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing.

Optimist Racing is written for those sailors, parents and coaches who are looking for success in this competitive class. In it you will learn what it takes to win, including how to achieve blistering boatspeed through technique and tuning, perfect boat handling and tactics as well as covering the mental and physical requirements for success. There is also a section for parents and coaches describing how they can best support their young sailors.

This releasable rubber joint for 16 mm tiller extension is mounted with an aluminium pin only. The rope core will avoid complete failure should the rubber tear.

Mounted with pin which is kept in place by a piece of heat shrinkable tubing. The distance between the mounting hole centres of all joints is 32 mm.

To remove a joint: simply cut off the tubing and push the pin out.

Out of all the explanations for why a sailor has lost out on a race, an unforeseen change in the wind and the weather is by far one of the most frequent. Whether a bad windshift; the non-occurrence of a sea breeze; or being becalmed, the weather has a huge impact on racing. However, it is not hard to turn these problems around. This handy guide has all you need to work out the best way to use the wind to your advantage and boost you up the fleet.

Rules in Practice has been the best-selling guide to the racing rules for the last 40 years. Now, in its 10th edition, it has been updated for (and contains in full) the 2021-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing and features a brand new chapter on the luffing rules and how they are being applied. The latest rule changes are also described, along with their impact on you as a sailor.

A compact, handy summary of the key things you need to know to start racing or refresh your knowledge: the perfect quick reference guide to keep in your kit bag.

The book covers all the racing essentials: courses, rules, the start, beat, reach, downwind, mark rounding, finish, protests and flags in a highly illustrated format making it easy to understand at a glance – ideal for those moments when you need an answer, and you need it fast!

Splash-proof and spiral bound, this little companion stands up to frequent use and serves as a great aide-memoire that will fit into your pocket or kit bag.

Sir Ben Ainslie won his first two Olympic medals (silver, then gold) in the Laser Class. After winning the gold medal he wrote down the secrets that won him that medal in this book. This new edition is published to mark the 20th anniversary of that first of his four Olympic gold medals. It features a brand-new introduction by Ben reflecting on his victory 20 years ago.

It is the only how-to book that the world’s most successful Olympic sailor has written and so, while he and the Laser class have moved on, this is the only place where you can gain access to Ben’s skills and thought process. It is an invaluable guide on how to perform at the top of the Laser class or, indeed, any single-handed sailing dinghy.

Team racing is fast and furious. It places a great deal of emphasis on teamwork, boat handling and rules knowledge. It is a fun sport in its own right and a great way of learning to become a future champion.

Packed full with diagrams to illustrate the text, this companion describes the most useful moves around the race course, and the key rules that govern such moves. There are then sections on how to slow and how to overtake; how to win the start and how to control the final beat; the best routines for practising; how to develop as a team, from beginner to champion; the process for umpired sailing; and team roles, and how to make sure everyone enjoys playing a full part in the team.

Optimist sprit ends for 27mm racing sprits. Sold in pairs.

Holt/Nautos block stand up base. Available in three different sizes. 

(please see chart below)

Holt/Nautos XR1 clutch with XTREME RELEASE function, designed to facilitate rope release under load.

• Rope Diameter: 6 to 12 mm
• Distance between holes: 79 mm
• Working Load: 550 Kg.

Please refer to the attached file in the 'Technical Data Sheet' section below for more information.

Holt/Nautos XR1 clutch with XTREME RELEASE function, designed to facilitate rope release under load.

• Rope Diameter: 6 to 12 mm
• Distance between holes: 79 mm
• Working Load: 550 Kg.

Please refer to the attached file in the 'Technical Data Sheet' section below for more information.

Holt/Nautos XR1 clutch with XTREME RELEASE function, designed to facilitate rope release under load.

• Rope Diameter: 6 to 12 mm
• Distance between holes: 79 mm
• Working Load: 550 Kg.

Please refer to the attached file in the 'Technical Data Sheet' section below for more information.

Holt/Nautos XR1 clutch with XTREME RELEASE function, designed to facilitate rope release under load.

• Rope Diameter: 6 to 12 mm
• Distance between holes: 79 mm
• Working Load: 550 Kg.

Please refer to the attached file in the 'Technical Data Sheet' section below for more information.