While an Optimist sailing dinghy is an excellent training vessel, children quickly
out-grow it. Not only its size, but also its limited performance. What if the humble little
tub could be turbo-charged – easily and inexpensively? Well, it appears it can be.TURBO-OPTI
BELOW The O-Pro’s sail is
1.2m^2 larger than an Opti’s and
is fully-battened.
OPPOSITE PAGE The moulded
fibreglass appendage clips on
to the Opti’s bow and is held in
place with three bolts.
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