#opti – The Optimist fleet heads for Baltimore Sailing Club from Saturday the 15th until Friday the 21st of February with up to 161 children participating in a popular mid–term winter training programme.
The IODAI have 16 coaches, both international and Irish, catering for all levels from those just starting out in the regatta fleet right up to those on the national squad.
Families are catered for including mums and dads with a full social programme organised. If the weather turns there will be plenty of activities to alleviate hanging around, waiting for the right conditions. This year IODAI is introducing fitness screening facilitated by Sports Med Ireland which will include a lecture for parents. Sailing takes place from Sunday to Friday with a one day regatta on the final day.
