We have three training groups for Optimist sailors. Optimist dinghies can be sailed by children between the ages of 7 and 15. Many successful competitive sailors have started their careers with Optimist (such as Silja Lehtinen and Oskari Muhonen from EPS).
Interested? More information from the team leaders:
Vesa Metso ( vesa.metso[at] espoonpursiseura.fi)
Ilkka Koskenniemi ( ilkka.koskenneimi[at] espoonpursiseura.fi)
This group is suitable for beginners who have been on the Sailing School’s elementary and intermediate course or anyone at the same level.
Red-Black is suitable for the more advanced sailor who wants to learn new sailing skills as well as the basics of racing. The group trains towards the Optimists’ Cadet regattas.
The Competitive group trains 3–4 times a week, and competes in the Finnish Ranking class, aiming to achieve Nordic, European or World Championship level.