by Roger Scott | Jun 17, 2020 | sailing
What advantage does McLaughlin Optimist Sailboat offer a youth sailing program? McLaughlin has been a United States Optimist sailboat builder for more than thirty-five years. High quality and durable sailboats (Snipe, Windmill, Lightning, Daysailer etc.) are our...
by webhosting | Dec 18, 2018
Who we are Our website address is: https://optistuff.com. What personal data we collect and why we collect it Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent...
by Roger Scott | Apr 27, 2020 | equipment
McLaughlin Boat Works is the North American importer of all major brands of Optimist racing spars. In combination with being the largest Opti charter provider worldwide, we see spar sets in action in a variety of sailing conditions. Because we know that there are a...
by Roger Scott | Oct 9, 2020 | RIBs, sailing
What makes for the perfect Sailor Support RIB? In the last decade, we’ve seen a transition in sailing from Whalers and Carolina Skiffs as the preferred sailor support craft to Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs). With all the options out there, what makes the difference...
by Chris Cummings | Jan 23, 2019
FAQ We pride ourselves on our world-class results, American-made craftsmanship and good ole’ fashion customer service. With that in mind, we want to help you with any questions you may have. Below you will find the answers to many of our most frequently asked...
by Spencer Wiberley | Jun 14, 2019
This is USED equipment. If you are looking for an economical racing spar set then this is it. These Blackgold spar sets are older sets that from our charter fleet. They will shows more wear and tear than a typical charter quality set of spars, but they are still a...
by Chris Cummings | Feb 20, 2019
Laser Training Sail 5.6
by Chris Cummings | Feb 20, 2019
Laser Training Sail Standard
by Chris Cummings | Feb 20, 2019
**These are on backorder. They will be available in July** These Black Gold spar sets have been chartered at a few McLaughlin events, and now they for sale. This is USED equipment. The set includes the mast, sprit, and a 40mm boom. The boom comes with all the lines,...
by Chris Cummings | Feb 20, 2019
The BLACKGOLD?POWER spar set contains: EX900 BLACKGOLD Optimist mast EX945 BLACKGOLD POWER 45 mm Optimist boom EX960 BLACKGOLD 27 mm Optimist sprit EX13591 Supplied with rigging pack When it comes to quality and performance, there is no equal to the Optiparts...
by Chris Cummings | Feb 20, 2019
The BLACKMAX spar set contains: EX900 BLACKGOLD Optimist mast EX955 BLACKMAX 55 mm Optimist boom EX960 BLACKGOLD 27 mm Optimist sprit EX13591 Supplied with rigging pack When it comes to quality and performance, there is no equal to the Optiparts BLACKGOLD? spar sets....
by Chris Cummings | Feb 20, 2019
Laser – Sail for 4.7
by Roger Scott | Jun 9, 2020 | equipment
There are a variety of choices in Optimist Tiller Extensions. Which Optimist tiller extension is the best for you? It depends partly on your sailing style, but some features certainly make a significant difference in ease of use. The intent of a tiller extension is to...
by Garrett Sherman | Dec 18, 2023
The BlackGold Spar Set The perfect choice for the heavier Optimist sailor who loves a more flexible mast. This custom BLACKGOLD spar set compares best to a MK3 sparset with a stiffer 45 mm boom: EX901 BLACKGOLD Medium Optimist mast EX945 BLACKGOLD MEDIUM 45 mm...
by Chris Cummings | Jan 23, 2019
Our Company: McLaughlin Boat Works was acquired by US ONE DESIGN in May of 2023 The history of McLaughlin Boat Works dates back to the 1960s in San Diego, California with two passionate sailors, Earl Elms and Herb Shear. Operating under the name Chubasco (storm on the...
by Chris Cummings | Feb 20, 2019
Sail Faster 420 DVD. Learn how to improve your 420 speed with the help of World champions. Here you can see some amazing and never before seen action shots of 420 sailing from the 2005 Worlds in Lagos, Portugal. Shot with three cameras, including and an underwater cam...
by Chris Cummings | Feb 21, 2019
Mark-186×30 Cylinder
by Garrett Sherman | Jun 7, 2023
The BlackGold Spar Set The perfect choice for the Optimist. The BLACKGOLD MEDIUM spar set contains: EX901 BLACKGOLD Optimist mast EX940 BLACKGOLD MEDIUM 40 mm Optimist boom EX960 BLACKGOLD 27 mm Optimist sprit EX13591 Supplied with rigging pack When it comes to...
by Chris Cummings | Feb 25, 2019
Trainers With each American made training boat that McLaughlin crafts, we produce boats that are lighter, stronger, faster and more comfortable than ever before. If your training program is in search of a new way to train the next generation of sailors, the McLaughlin...
by Roger Scott | Apr 13, 2020 | maintenance
While a brand new hull from the factory may be the easiest way to have the fastest boat on the starting line, the cost can get prohibitive unless you charter. Here is a list of sailboat hull preparation tips to keep your boat in peak racing condition, both inside and...
by Roger Scott | Jul 21, 2020 | equipment, maintenance
McLaughlin’s 2020 Guide to Optimist Racing Blades This article applies to the top five percent of all Opti sailors and is intended as a guide to highlight the differences in the modern Optimist blades. Today’s Opti racers have more choice than ever before...
by webhosting | Dec 18, 2018
Flash SaleTake advantage of this year’s Summer Promotion and receive up to 70% off the industry’s top sailing tactical gear brands! Click to Shop Chartered MK4 Race Spars$500 (MSRP $910) for Chartered MK4 Race Spars. Only used for a maximum of two...
by Roger Scott | Mar 26, 2020 | fitness
Staying in shape during COVID-19 Social distancing continues because of the country’s COVID-19 restrictions. As a result, we thought it would be helpful to remind you of a few sailing exercises you can do at home to stay in shape. Physical fitness is a key...
by Roger Scott | Jun 25, 2020 | equipment
When in it come to picking an Optimist bowline, your choices for a are getting ever more numerous. While it doesn’t get a lot of attention, this line is possibly the most critical piece of safety equipment in your boat, but it also happens to be dead weight. In...
by Roger Scott | Sep 4, 2020 | equipment, maintenance
Free Stuff! Purchase any Optimist boat package between September 1st and December 31st, 2020, and receive a free dolly and blade bag with your purchase. New boat packages will receive a new dolly and blade bag. Charter packages will receive a charter dolly and blade...
by Roger Scott | Jul 7, 2020 | fitness
As sailors get back on the water, we decided to write something about how to play it safe when out summer sailing in the sun and heat. This article covers a few points that will help you have more fun and overcome the elements. As temperatures rise, our body kicks...
by Chris Cummings | Jan 22, 2019
Why Race McLaughlin? McLaughlin is the most technologically advanced Optimist in the world, specifically engineered for speed and a proven winner – our Optimist has never been beaten in World Championship competition. Built right here in the United States,...
by Garrett Sherman | Mar 16, 2023
A new addition to the Magic Marine harness range. This lightweight harness has taken the good points from both the Team and Viper harnesses combined with some new additions to make the best lightweight harness yet. It has a wide spreader bar to even out the load...
by Roger Scott | May 12, 2020 | sailing
What follows is an article originally written by a father, Steve Sherman, who wanted to teach his boys how to sail. It was this experience that eventually made building the Optimist his life’s ambition. His love for sailing is now shared by his grandchildren (pictured...
by Cart Span | Oct 21, 2019
The Optimist OneSails P1 mainsail has taken the class by storm. The? OneSails loft in Solvenia makes these sails under the careful guidance of Mauricio Bencic. Mr. Bencic has been in charge of Optimist sail design since 2007. As an accomplished sailor and past...