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	Optimist (dinghy) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Optimist is the standard of small, single-crew sailing dinghy.
		The single sail of the Optimist is sprit-rigged.
		Optimists are among the only boats well-suited for complete beginners to intermediate sailors between the ages of 8 and 15.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Optimist_(dinghy) (864 words)

	Optimist Maryland and South Delaware District - A Friend to Youth
		Optimists in California found the Optimist spirit well-expressed in the 10-line statement and pushed to have it adopted organization-wide.
		Optimist International's concerted effort in this and many subsequent home-front campaigns during WWII is considered by many as the organization's highest achievement.
		Although Optimists were one of the many supporters of Just Say No, they were perhaps the most active with over 1.5 million children already reached in the first two years of the program.
	mdsdoptimist.org /Creed.htm (3058 words)

	Optimist
		In the Optimist the Green Fleet is the first competitive division that our young sailors encounter and the NZIODA rules have been amended to allow for on the water coaching at this level.
		As a class the Optimist is the fastest growing junior class in New Zealand and worldwide it attracts a huge number of young sailors up to the age of 15 years.
		From 8 through to 15 years of age the Optimist is the ideal boat to develop sailing skills and as a club we are committed to its continued growth here in NZ.
	www.geocities.com /gbcyachting/Optimist.html (437 words)

	The Arlington Optimist Club
		Because of statistics such as these, Optimist Clubs are participating in programs to build awareness of the disease, provide assistance for children and their families, and support research to find a cure.
		Optimist International developed and distributed, free of charge, VHS copies of “The New Normal,” the Childhood Cancer Campaign's educational video targeted at parents, to all member institutions of the Children's Oncology Group in Canada and the United States.
		The Optimist Club annual contribution to assist in the work of the Pediatric Center is used to provide translation services so that medical personnel can communicate with the children and their parents who come from virtually every country in the world.
	www.arlingtonoptimist.org /p_welfare.html (1550 words)

	Optimist Leaders
		Optimists, staff and interested parties will consider the Optimist International Constitution, Bylaws, Optimist Creed, and Policies to be their guide in the use of the discussion forums.
		Optimist International also assumes no responsibility, and shall not be liable for, any damages to, or viruses that may infect your computer equipment or other property on account of your access to, use of, or browsing in the site, or downloading of any materials, data, text, images, video, or audio from the site.
		Optimist International has not reviewed all of the sites linked to, or framed within the site, and is not responsible for the content of any off-site pages or any other sites linked to, or framed within, the site.
	www.optimistleaders.org /default.cfm?vp=copyright.htm (1553 words)

	Optimist International Foundation
		Optimists create opportunities for youth as they develop into adulthood and become role models for future generations.
		Optimists believe that investing a few hours a week to mentor, educate, inspire and believe in young people can ensure a better tomorrow.
		Optimists value the social and business relationships they develop with like-minded individuals in their community.
	www.oifoundation.org /index2.htm (852 words)

	What is an Optimist and Why become a Sailor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Optimist sailboats are designed especially for children, with a broad beam for exceptional safety and stability.
		The USODA (US Optimist Dinghy Association) is a nationwide membership organization that publishes a newsletter with information about Optimist sailing and local and national regattas.
		The Optimist is, quite simply, the dinghy in which the young people of the world learn to sail.
	www.nordestusa.com /what_is_an_opti.htm (401 words)

	Optimist
		The Optimist, more commonly called the "Opti" or "Oppy" is a beginner dinghy with a daggerboard and single sail.
		Optimists are very well suited for complete beginners to intermediate sailors between the ages of 6 and 11 years.
		From the start of the first Optimist championships in the 60s and 70s teams to participate in them have been selected on the basis of trials held in the Optimist.
	www.jsst.org /optimist.htm (1962 words)

	North Texas Optimist (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The North Texas District of Optimist International, composed of 67 Optimist Clubs, represents some 2,500 members and is committed to self-development and improvement of youth and families in the local communities.
		Optimist Clubs are locally- governed volunteer organizations which focus on the development of youth.
		To foster an optimistic way of life, through a network of optimist, dedicated to the full development of their potential in order to provide ever-expanding service to youth, the community, and the world.
	www.ntxoptimist.org (305 words)

	Optimist Dinghy Sailing in South Africa
		Optimist Dinghy Class Racing is open to all youth under the age of 16 years.
		The championships are being held at the Kinsale Yacht Club, Kinsale, Cork, Ireland under the auspices of the International Optimist Dinghy Association of Ireland from the 17th to 20th August 2006.
		Optimist Photographs can now be uploaded to the site by registered members and you can send the various photographs as an e-card as well.
	www.optimist.co.za (7565 words)

	Rose Tree - Media Optimist Youth Lacrosse Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Optimist Lacrosse is a boys and girls youth lacrosse organization serving the Media area.
		Optimist Lacrosse is a charter member of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Youth Lacrosse Association (boys)and a member of the Philadelphia Area School Girls Association (girls).
		Optimist Youth Lacrosse is pleased to offer its camp for young players.
	eteamz.active.com /optimistlacrosse/index.cfm (854 words)

	The Arlington Optimist Club
		The Arlington Optimist Club has since named the tournament in honor of his memory and his untiring effort on behalf of the Club and Arlington youth.
		In addition to being a major fund-raising effort for the Optimist Youth Fund, this tournament is an opportunity for avid golfers to test their skills on the course.
		The Optimist International Foundation was organized as a non-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization in 1971 to allow tax deductible contributions to be made for the purpose of providing support to the charitable, literary, or educational purposes of Optimist International.
	www.arlingtonoptimist.org /fundraising.html (1950 words)

	Home
		The Optimist Club of Hamilton meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm at the Colgate Inn.
		Optimists conduct 65,000 service projects each year, serving six million young people.
		Optimists also spend $78 million on their communities annually.
	hamiltonoptimist.org /index.html (374 words)

	Home - Manitoba Optimist Junior Open Golf Championship (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Manitoba Optimist Junior Golf is proud to be a major contributor to, and supporter of, the Golf Program at the University of Manitoba.
		The Optimist organization is a non-profit group comprised of some 123,865 members, both men and women, belonging to more than 3,918 clubs around the world.
		The Optimist slogan, friends of youth, very simply and accurately captures the character of the organization, which was founded June 19, 1919.
	www.optimistjrgolfmb.org /default.htm (1355 words)

	Optimist International
		Optimist International, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the most active service club organizations in the world.
		Optimists apply their upbeat approach and work every day to make a difference for themselves and for the people around them.
		CCI is extremely grateful for the support of local Optimist clubs and from Optimist International in helping us build a better future for Russia and her children.
	www.ccisf.org /pep/optimist.htm (304 words)

	Herndon Optimist - Constitution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Optimist Club of Herndon is incorporated under the Nonprofit Organization Act of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the purposes hereinafter set forth.
		Membership in the Optimist Club of Herndon shall consist of adult men and women of good character residing in or having interest in the greater-Herndon community.
		The Optimist Club of Herndon shall derive revenue from annual dues, fund raising events, registration fees, team sponsorships, and such other sources as may be approved by the Board of Directors.
	www.herndonoptimist.org /constitution.htm (1394 words)

	OI Essay Contest - Reno Optimist Club
		Reno, Nevada – The Optimist Club of Reno is encouraging area students to expound on the phrase “I Want to Make a Difference Because …” as part of the Optimist International Essay Contest for 2007.
		The Optimist Club of Reno has been participating in the Optimist Essay Contest for 20 or more years and has been active in the community since 1940.
		Optimist International is one of the world’s largest service club organizations with 120,000 adult and youth members in 3,800 clubs in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico and throughout the world.
	www.optimistclubofreno.org /essay.shtml (449 words)

	Illinois District of Optimist International
		An Optimist Club is a voluntary organization of civic-minded men and women banded together for progressive thought and action in community service.
		Members are motivated by the desire to contribute to the community from which they and their families draw daily benefits.
		The creed is spoken at the conclusion of local, zone, region and district meetings and helps the members strive to keep a positive attitude and balance in their daily lives.
	www.illinoisoptimist.org (585 words)

	SCV-Newhall Optimist Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Optimist International's mission is to foster an optimistic way of life, through a network of Optimists, dedicated to the full development of their potential in order to provide ever-expanding service to youth, the community and the world.
		A major focus, as part of Optimist International, is to support the Childhood Cancer Campaign - "Providing the Care...Finding the Cure".
		The SCV-Newhall Optimist Club also conducts a number of local activities, all aimed at maximizing the opportunity for children to enjoy happy and successful lives.
	www.scv-optimist.org /main2.htm (175 words)

	The Optimist staff recognized for excellence in journalism
		Abilene Christian University's student newspaper The Optimist was honored by the Associated Collegiate Press with a 2005 Pacemaker Award for overall excellence in journalism.
		The Optimist was one of 25 newspapers from universities across the country, and one of only two from Texas, to receive the organization's highest award.
		Smith accepted the award on behalf of The Optimist staff at the ACP annual convention in Kansas City, Mo. on Oct. 29.
	www.acu.edu /events/news/archives2005/Pacemaker_award.html (383 words)

	Optimist News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		For their contribution to the The Jackson Alliance and Jackson Optimist Club sponsored Sidewalk Chalk Art Show, the Jackson Women of Today (JWOT) were recently presented with a plaque in appreciation.
		The Jackson Optimist Club, now in their fourth year of serving the community recently held a benefit fundraiser for 13-year-old Jackson resident Dana Jefferson as part of their commitment to the children of the community.
		With the start of the cold weather, the Optimist Club of Jackson is hoping their recent donation to the Mayor’s Commission for the Disabled will warm things up a little before spring gets here.
	www.jacksonoptimists.org /news.html (2701 words)

	Pacific Southwest District #14 (PSWD) Optimist International Friend of Youth Home Page
		Optimist Clubs provide the interpreters, judges and timekeepers for this contest and a scholarship is awarded at our District Convention finals.
		Individual Optimist Clubs in our District are also forming Junior Optimist and Octagon Youth Clubs in middle schools and high schools respectively which help students to become familiar with community service through projects such as “Kids Helping Kids”.
		The Optimist Blind Olympics is an event that draws blind youth from all over the United States to compete in Olympic-style events that are specially modified to accommodate the blind athletes.
	www.pswdoptimists.org (563 words)

	Optimist Sponsors
		These sailors are highly dedicated and motivated sportspersons and, with the assistance of www.optimist.co.za will ensure that your product gains the proper exposure.
		The optimist is the most popular youth (younger than 16 years of age) dinghy in the world.
		As an association we (the parents) are continually looking for sponsorship to assist the Optimist Sailors to fulfill their goals of excellence.
	www.optimist.co.za /optimist_sponsors.htm (342 words)

	Capital Virginia District Optimists - Welcome
		Optimist Clubs are serious about "Bringing Out the Best in Kids" and do their part through community service programs.
		Since each Club is autonomous and run by members in their community, Optimists have the unique flexibility to serve the youth of their community in any way they see fit.
		Optimist Clubs see a need in their community and react to it.
	capvagovernor.org (546 words)

	Learn About Optimist Spars (Mast, Boom and Sprit)
		The difference, besides cost, resides mainly in the quality, diameter and manufacturing of the aluminum tubing which is used in the spars.
		On the other hand, if a sailor is a beginner and shows both promise and a commitment to improving their racing skills, then it's probably a good a idea to "cure the upgrade bug" and get a top notch racing spar early on, it will make a difference.
		The Optimist class has allowed varying levels of equipment so that each sailor may tailor their boat to a specific set of needs.
	www.optimistusa.com /OptimistLASpars.asp (550 words)

	OPTIMIST CLUB OF HAMILTON
		The Optimist Club is one of many service clubs across the world and has been in existence since 1911.
		The Optimist Club of Hamilton is now the oldest existing Club in Canada which began in 1924.
		Although Optimist International has set goals for certain projects, each club run other events to meet the needs of their own community.
	optimistclubhamilton.tripod.com (244 words)

	Traverse City Optimist Club TC-Optimist.org
		Optimist volunteers are working to make the "CABIN PROPERTY" come to life.
		The Optimist Club hosts local area teens in a speech contests every year.
		Kids from selected families are able to shop for family members on the Optimist budget.
	tc-optimist.org (271 words)

	. Optimist Argentina :: Optimist advanced boat handling
		The Optimist is very sensitive to every movement, especially the ones from the rudder and the adjustments to the mainsheet.
		The right moment to do this movement is when the optimist is falling from the wave to hit the next wave.
		Because of the sail shape, the mast and the peak strenght, there is a particular situation at the Optimist Class.
	www.optimist.com.ar /english/dwnl/tips/optimist_boathandling.htm (555 words)

	Dotan revolutionary Optimist dinghy kick up rudder
		Optimist sailors have for years struggled to install the regular Optimist rudder, especially when the wind is blowing and the water is choppy.
		Too often, Optimist sailors must stand up to their waist in the water, unsuccessfully trying to align the rudder pins with the boat's rocking transom.
		Winner of the METS Design Award, Dotan rudder patent mechanism enables you to lift and to lower the blade with a simple flick of the wrist.
	optimist.dotan.com (803 words)

	North Sails One Design
		The International Optimist Dinghy Class has always been one of our main focus points as these sailors are the one’s that we will be the future of our sport.
		The Optimist is the dinghy in which the young people of the world learn to sail.
		If you have any technical questions or just want to discuss which sail might be best for you please feel free to call Brian Bissell at 410 280-3617 or e-mail him at BrianB@od.northsails.com and he will be more than happy to help you.
	www.northsailsod.com /class/optimist/optimist.html (803 words)

	Optimist Sailing and Optimist Sailboat Parts and Information from Torresen Marine - Sailing on Muskegon Lake and Lake ...
		Designed for sailors weighing 50-120 lbs., the Optimist Dinghy has become the world standard for introductory junior trainers.
		Optimist sailors learn the essential steering and sail-trimming skills necessary to continue in the sport of sailing.
		With a simple rig and a light, durable hull, Vanguard Optimists have become the #1 choice of junior sailors.
	www.torresen.com /optimist (130 words)

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