Sail - Optimist North Sails

North Sails, the world leader in One Design, have added a new series of user friendly Optimist sails for the exciting dinghy class, completing their full range of diverse sail solutions for any Opti sailor. We recommend the Crosscut sail for those less experienced sailors who are still mastering trimming and tuning, it has a more forgiving performance window.

R-5 Radial cut - lightweight sailors

The R-5 Radial sail delivers unparalleled acceleration and speed throughout a wide range of conditions. The Bi-Radial construction gives a more rigid sail than a conventional crosscut. The sail holds its shape and responds more sensitively to trimming and tuning changes. This is the perfect Optimist sail for racers looking to get the absolute most speed and versatility on the racecourse. The R-5 Mainsail is ideal for lightweight sailors 28-40 kg

R-6 Radial cut - sailors below 44kg

The R-6 Radial sail delivers unparalleled acceleration and speed throughout a wide range of conditions. The Bi-Radial construction gives a more rigid sail than a conventional crosscut. The sail holds its shape and responds more sensitively to trimming and tuning changes. This is the perfect Optimist sail for racers looking to get the absolute most speed and versatility on the racecourse. The R-6 Mainsail is ideal for sailors below 44kg.

R-7 Radial cut - sailors over 44kg

The R-7 Radial sail delivers unparalleled acceleration and speed throughout a wide range of conditions. The Bi-Radial construction gives a more rigid sail than a conventional crosscut. The sail holds its shape and responds more sensitively to trimming and tuning changes. This is the perfect Optimist sail for racers looking to get the absolute most speed and versatility on the racecourse. The R-7 Mainsail is ideal for sailors over 44kg.

C-6 Crosscut - sailors below 44kg

The North Sails Optimist C-6 Mainsail delivers unparalleled acceleration and speed throughout a wide range of conditions. Its crosscut construction provides an easy trim, forgiving sail, which is perfect for racers looking to sheet and go! The C-6 Mainsail is ideal for sailors below 44kg.

C-7 Crosscut - sailors above 44kg

The C-7 Mainsail delivers unparalleled acceleration and speed throughout a wide range of conditions. Its crosscut construction provides an easy trim, forgiving sail, which is perfect for racers looking to sheet and go! The C-7 Mainsail is ideal for sailors above 44kg.