Throughout the summer there will be numerous exciting opportunities to race, regardless of skill level. Each regatta below will have at least 1 PLSS instructor in attendance, as well as a coach boat.
2024 OPTIMIST REGATTAS:
For each OPTI regatta, PLSS will provide a trailer with space available for transport. Trailer space is allocated First-Come-First-Served, so if you need trailer space, please get your boat loaded early. We ask that if you are planning on attending the regatta, and can bring your own boat, you do so, leaving trailer space available for sailors who need it.
There is a live Google Form for regatta signing up for trailer space on each Optimist Class page starting at Opti Step 2 Class and above.
We may also ask for parent volunteers to tow a trailer to each event, so if you are planning on attending, please let us know!
- Lake Beulah Fun Regatta (Beulah)– Monday, June 24 This is a perfect regatta for the child that has never been to a regatta before. The focus is on fun and lots of learning!
More info: Events — Lake Beulah Sailing School (lbss.us)
- Opti TRAC Regatta: R,W,B & GREEEN FLEET (Cedar) – Friday, June 28 Training Regatta at Cedar, great for all levels from first regatta for a Green Fleet to the competitive R,W,B fleet. More info: https://www.clyc.com/page/show/5358595-opti-training-regatta-at-cedar-trac-
- GLSS Opti Regatta (Geneva)– Wednesday & Thursday, July 10-11 Annual regatta put on by the Geneva Lake Sailing School, great for all levels of sailors. Typically geared for a more advanced sailor. More info: http://www.glss.org/dinghyfest.html
- LOP’N Regatta (TBD)- TBD Labelle, Okauchee, Pewaukee, and Nagawicka sailors are invited to compete in this regatta. This regatta rotates among the 4 various lakes. Great for Green fleet sailors for extra regatta practice and experiences. More info coming soon!
- Opti No Tears (Pine) – Monday, July 22 The No Tears Regatta is for those sailors who are early in their sailing careers. You may not participate if you placed in the top five of last year's event or if you are sailing in RWB regattas or on your home lake this year.
More info: https://ilya.org/regatta/D7W6TpUH6I
- Opti Inland (Cedar)– Sunday- Tuesday July 28-30 The Champs!! This is the two-day event where Opti sailors from the Midwest compete for the title! Typically, our advanced racers will go. More info: https://ilya.org/regatta/bf4UeTFzjc
- Opti Pram Power (North Lake)– Thursday, August 1 Fun regatta where the kids get to race and do crafts between racing! Great for the new sailor who practiced all season and now ready for a regatta. More info: https://www.nlss.us/page/show/4819094-pram-power
- Opti RWB Chip (Labelle) - Monday and Tuesday, August 5-6 Sailors must qualify for this regatta throughout the summer. It’s the best of the best racers.
More Info: https://www.labelleyachtclub.org/
USODA Midwest Championships (TBD)- This is a great opportunity to race outside of an Inland event and right here on the Midwest. Open to all Green Fleet and Championship Fleets. More Info:
PLEASE NOTE: Go to your Optimist Class homepage to sign up for the regattas you plan to attend. This is ONLY for PLSS planning purposes and must also register for the regatta, typically found on each lake’s homepage. Sailors interested in attending these events should always contact the host clubs to verify the information provided above. Always confirm regatta dates and sites with the host club.
2024 X-BOAT REGATTAS
For X-Boat regattas sailors are expected to transport their own boats.
- X TRAP Regatta (Pine) – Tuesday- Thursday, June 18-20 Junior and Senior Fleet separated. Coaching during the races. More info: www.plyc.net
- Quint X Regatta (TBD)- TBD This regatta is open to all X boat sailors from Lac La Belle Yacht Club, Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club, North Lake Yacht Club, Okauchee Yacht Club, Pewaukee Yacht Club, and Pine Lake Yacht Club.
More info coming soon!
- GLSS X Regatta (Geneva)– Monday & Tuesday, July 8-9 Great practice for the X-Inland with a big fleet. More Info: http://www.glss.org/dinghyfest.html-
- Oshkosh Xtreme (Oshkosh)– Monday and Tuesday, July 15-16 X boaters are encouraged to compete at the annual Oshkosh X-treme, geared for the more advanced X-boat sailors on big waters. More info: https://oshkoshyachtclub.org/regattas1
- X WYA (Beulah) – Saturday & Sunday, July 20-21 This Regatta is open to skippers and crews who are members of a member WYA yacht club in good standing as of 2021.
More info: Events — Lake Beulah Sailing School (lbss.us)
- X Inland (Delavan)– Wednesday-Saturday, July 24-27 Championship regatta. Divided into Junior and Senior fleets; race at same time on separate courses.
More Info: https://ilya.org/regatta/7thdUmwibp
- X Blue Chip (Cedar)– Friday and Saturday, August 9-10 Sailors must qualify for this regatta throughout the summer. It’s the best of the best racers. https://www.clyc.com/xbluechip
PLEASE NOTE: Go to your X-Boat Class homepage to sign up for the regattas you plan to attend. This is ONLY for PLSS planning purposes and must also register for the regatta, typically found on each lake’s homepage. Sailors interested in attending these events should always contact the host clubs to verify the information provided above. Always confirm regatta dates and sites with the host club.
GOOD LUCK PLSS SAILORS!
