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==Introductory sailboat==

[[Image:Laner_Oppy.gif|right|thumb|Famous Cork Optimist Sailor, Andrew Lane]]

Optimists are among the only boats well-suited for complete beginners to intermediate sailors between the ages of 8 and 15. Very small children are sometimes "doubled up" in Optimists but in general the boats should be regarded as single-handers - it is in this mode that children gain the most in terms of confidence and improved skills. Most sailing schools have a number of them and they are the first boat most beginners will sail.