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Vic Youths Training and Regatta - SSCBC

Join some of the best youth sailors in the state, organised by Australian Sailing and SSCBC this event is open to Green, Intermediate and Open Optimist sailors together with Minnow, 29r, 420 and ILCA sailors. Training Thursday and Friday with a regatta on Saturday and Sunday. There is a social night on Thursday 4th April - what a great way to spend the Easter Holidays https://sscbc.com.au/youthsailvic/

Membership renewal for 2022-2023

VIODA membership renewal is now due. The new season runs from October 2022 to September 2023. Opti sailors planning to attend SORS in Sydney in December, the Nationals in Sydney in January or the State Championships at Mornington in March must be current financial members of VIODA (or another Opti state association).

Lipton Cup at RYCV

Lipton Cup is a great event for Optis - https://www.liptoncup.com.au Entries close 28/10/2022

Sail Sandy

SATURDAY 15 – SUNDAY 16 OCTOBER 2022 The regatta is open to all Monohull and Catamaran Off The Beach boats and boards with a listed YV yardstick, foiling kites, wing foils and J24’s. Entries are also open to all Green Fleet sailors in either the Minnow, Open Bic, Cadet or Optimist classes – both the fibreglass and plastic Optimists will be accepted! https://syc.com.au/sail-sandy/

CitySail at AYC - CitySail is a Women & Girls coaching and racing Regatta, back for 2022

CitySail at AYC - CitySail is a Women & Girls coaching and racing Regatta, back for 2022 see Upcoming Events for details and VIODA Camp details

2022 - 2023 Opti events now listed on VIODA website

2022 - 2023 Events now listed on VIODA website Just click on the Upcoming Events tab for details

VIODA Winter Training is now on

The second block of 2022 winter training has started. Stay tuned for the next VIODA training sessions with Spring sailing not far away.

VIODA Winter Opti Training - Albert Park Lake

Winter coaching at Albert Sailing Club at Albert Park Lake is on again with Block 2 starting after school holidays - 17th July Block 2 dates - 17th July 24th July 31st July 7th August 14th August 21st August 28th August Optimist storage will be available at Albert Sailing Club for an extra cost of $35 - book storage

VIODA Winter Opti Training

The popular VIODA winter coaching program with Victoria's best Opti coaches is a must do for all Opti sailors. Registration closes Sunday 8 May 5pm

2022 Victorian State Championship Report

The 2022 Victorian State Championships were held at Sandringham Yacht Club on 12th-14th March 2022 with a fantastic turnout of 80 sailors from 4 states.