About us
We are the largest class in the swiss sailing sport by the number of members.
We are also the youngest, dedicated to children between 5 and 15 years.
We promote sailing at every level: starting sailing, starting regattas and the top level (national team).
For more information about us, please visit the Documents page.
Latest News
10.03.2026
1st Selection regatta: 6th Youth Centenary Regatta
6-8 March, Riva del Garda
Results: Gold, Silver, Bronze fleet.
Selection calculator after 1st Regatta
28.02.2026
Invitation to the 2026 Swiss Optimist Annual General Meeting and Members’ Meeting: in Lugano on the 21st March.
Several positions to be filled and renewed within the Committee!
Proposal to change the calculation method for PM ranking.
18.02.2026
The Swiss Optimist Committee has decided to extend the registration period for the 2026 selection until day before the begin of the first selection regatta, that is the 5th March. Sailor registering after the initial deadline of the 15th February may not receive a lycra.
08.01.2026
The 2026 Davos Camp will take place from 12 to 18 July.
Entries open on Thursday 15th January at 12h00.
Flyer
Link to entries
08.01.2026
Entries to the Sailing Point Easter Regatta (Selection 2) open on Friday 9th January at 0h00:
Link to entries.
29.12.2025
Newsletter 2025/3 December