What is the best optimist sailboat?

Answer 1

The best optimist sailboat is the one that gets the most kids on the water learning to sail.

There comes a time for many kids to compete. Some kids aspire to race and the issue of whether to buy an optimist comes up.

Choosing the "right" boat is hard. If you compare web sites of several manufacturers, you'll see the same claims about balance and quality. Unfortunately, those claims are often exaggerated.

Fortunately, you can study the product and make an educated decision based on price & quality after just a few calls. The key is to make those calls in the first place.

Don't simply buy the brand that's been around the longest. It may not offer you the greatest value or performance.