Optimist
Experience the thrill of sailing with the
Zim Club Optimist
the ultimate starter sailboat for beginners and youth sailors. Designed to provide a seamless introduction to the world of sailing, this boat combines affordability with high-quality features, making it a favorite among yacht clubs and learn-to-sail programs worldwide.
Club Optimist
The Zim Club Opti features the same hull as our Pro Optimist but comes with a specialized spar and blade package, making it an excellent, cost-effective choice for beginners, yacht clubs, and learn-to-sail programs. Each Zim Optimist sailboat includes USODA registration, a sail number, and a one-year membership for first-time members. We also specialize in fleet replacements—reach out to us to explore how we can help equip your club with a new fleet at the best possible price.
Specifications
- LENGTH - 7.7 ft
- BEAM - 3.7 ft
- SAIL AREA - 35 ft2
- HULL WEIGHT - 77 lb
Foils & Hardware
- Harken Carbo blocks
- Epoxy foils
- Durable line package
- Polyurethane coated airbags
Sails & Rigging
- North club sail
- Great for training or green fleet racing
- Includes hoist marks, class insignia, and class button
- Upgraded club spar set with sail measurement bands and vang/halyard clam cleats
- Spars offer similar durability to the Optiparts Black/Gold Spar set.
- 40mm boom jaw
- Sail retainers on the sprit ends for easy hoist
- Trigger shackle on mainsheet pennant
Club Optimist Construction
- IODA approved and measured hull
- White gelcoat with grey non-skid
- Biaxial cloth hull promotes optimum strength characteristics
- Hull bonded with superior structural adhesive to ensure stiffness
- Extensive attention to finish detail
Z Force Optimist
Zim Sailing's Z Force Opti is the premier choice for youth racers, designed with high-performance rigging and gear to support success at all levels of competition. Available in a variety of colors—including Red, Orange, Light Blue, Dark Blue, White, Gray, and Black—this Optimist has a proven track record, winning numerous local, regional, and national regattas. It was also selected as the charter boat for the 2009 IODA African Championships. Each Z Force Opti includes USODA registration, a sail number, and a one-year membership for new members.
Specifications
- LENGTH - 7.7 ft
- BEAM - 3.7 ft
- SAIL AREA - 35 ft2
- HULL WEIGHT - 77 lb
Foils & Hardware
- Green Championship epoxy racing foils
- Polyurethane coated airbags
- Harken Carbo ratchet blocks
Rigging
- Optiparts BlackGold spar set
- Dyneema/Vectran control lines
- Trigger release shackle on Dyneema mainsheet pennant
- Double tapered mainsheet
Z Force Opti Construction
- IODA approved and measured hull
- Biaxial cloth hull promotes optimum strength characteristics
- Hull bonded with superior structural adhesive to ensure stiffness
- Your choice of colors available on aft sides and transom:Red, Orange, Light Blue, Dark Blue, White, Gray, and Black
- Extensive attention to detail and polished finish
Ready to set sail with the perfect entry-level Optimist?
Contact us at (631) 283-8373 to order your Club Optimist today or click below to learn more about our fleet options for your sailing program. Transform your sailing instruction with the Club Optimist!