Optimist Parts

Durable Pram sail that has captive webbing at the top of the mast and clew.  There is no need for an outhaul. The luff is approximately 6” shorter than a standard Optimist sail to help lessen head injuries and allow for 2 people in the boat...

High quality North training sail. Fully race ready with sail hoist mark, class insignia and class measurement button. Very well made from durable Dacron, will last much longer and hold its shape better than the resin rich, lower grade, training sails out...

The ZHW training sail can be used on any Optimist or Pram. The luff is shorter and the clew to head is a straight line which eliminates the sprit and significantly reduces sail area. The battens have been eliminated to allow for easy storage. Great for...

This Harken block has a main 40mm sheave and a 29mm fiddle below it. This part is popular with opti sailors for making their mainsheet 4:1. 

Here at Zim Sailing we stock and sell more Optimist Airbags than anyone else in North America.  Our airbags are fabricated from a heavy duty polyurethane and feature a long twist valve style tube. We sell 43L and 48L airbags. Typically 43L...

Sail bag for Opti sail and C420 jib. Long blue bag with North Sails logo and tie closure.  82 inch length Fits Opti Sail Fits C420 Jib Sail Made by North Sails

Block, 40mm with Trigger Harken Part # 2650Special

The T18™ complements the T2™ line. At 7.2 g (.25 oz), it ties, splices, lashes anywhere—perfect for downhauls, outhauls, and other lightweight control systems on dinghies. Harken Part # 2698

Batten Set for Club Optimist 

Harken ball bearing hook-in block as used on Blackgold racing masts. Due to the curved saddle the block rests against the mast in a fixed position which prevents mast wear and creates a halyard system with less friction.  Harken Part # EX1351H

Low-friction Carbo AirBlocks® are lightweight, strong, reliable—and affordable. These small, compact blocks have very high working loads for safe, easy trimming. Zim Applications Club 420: mainsheet bridle Club FJ: secondary mainsheet block,...

Carbo Ratchets allow sailors to hand-hold loaded lines and offer balance between holding power and controlled easing. Zim Applications Club 420 Mainsheet Club FJ Mainsheet Opti Mainsheet ILCA Mainsheet ISCA Mainsheet Club FJ Jib...