Collection: Optimist Dinghy

The International Optimist Dinghy, affectionately known as the "Optimist" or "Opti," is a globally recognized and widely sailed class of sailing dinghy designed specifically for young sailors. Renowned for its stability, simplicity, and ease of handling, the Optimist has become the benchmark for introducing youngsters to the world of sailing.

Rope44 stock a range of ropes and hardware for the optimist. As with all boats, there is a degree of personal preference for each purchase so these are our recommendations.

All our ropes can be spliced and finished to your specifications.  

Feel free to reach out to the team with any questions you have using our live chat, email, phone or form. 

Application Length (m) Diameter (mm) Ultimate Racing Cruising
Painter/Tow Rope 8m 6mm Marlow Excel Fusion Marlow Excel Marstron Marlow Excel Marstron
Main Sheet 7m-8m 6mm-7mm Gottifredi Maffioli Swiftcord / Marlow Excel Fusion Marlow Excel Racing Marlow 16 Plait Marstron
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  • Optimist Dinghy Painter Class Legal
    Marlow Rope Optimist Dinghy Painter Rope44
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    Marlow
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    £9.44
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  • Allen Optimist Spirit System Pre Spliced Kit
    Allen Pulleys, Blocks & Sheaves Allen Optimist Spirit System Pre Spliced Kit Rope44
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    Allen
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    £62.99
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