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Dear sailing enthusiast,
OPPI is a new affordable and hassle-free way to introduce the joys of sailing to kids. Molded of ultra durable polyethylene (think rock bouncing kayaks!), the soft feel is friendlier than fiberglass and much more durable and worry free. OPPI is more stable increasing confidence levels and there is room for two!
Colorful slide-on sail and built-in flotation contribute to making OPPI the best choice for program use. OPPIs spars, sail and foils are interchangeable with the Optimist Dinghy.
...and OPPI costs 75% less than the Optimist!
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
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Sandy Creek Park, Lake Chapman - Georgia
There are county parks, then there are super parks like Sandy Creek. This summer they started a sailing program with half dozen OPPIs. Did they make a wise decision? read on... 
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TEACHING TIP
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 Three things beginners should learn from the start
Eyes out of the boat: teach them to steer, trim sails, bail, adjust daggerboard, et. by feel. Their eyes should be on the sail and on the area around the... linkUse the tiller extension: from day one using the tiller extension should be taught. Old school was to tie it back because it... l inkSit forward on the deck: Start them out sitting on the deck, not in the bottom. Instruct them and keep reminding them, "feet... link
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DID YOU KNOW?
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 A recent study by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation revealed the following insights:
- Children who boat are more self-confident (54% to 47%).
- Boater's childen (75% to 65%) tend to be the leader more often than other children.
- Involving children in boating also appears to promote active involvement in other recreational activities, such as camping, football, baseball and hiking.
- Children who boat learn to be more outgoing and less shy or introverted, which may be one reason they become better team players (63% to 53%).
- The survey also found that children who boat tend to be more optimistic (53% to 43%).
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SALES PITCH!
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Call today and reserve your OPPI fleet for Spring delivery Our success with these boats has been phenominal. Each delivery has sold out shortly after every shipment. Don't wait for Spring and be caught without boats! CALL NOW 800-784-6478
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RIGGING TIP
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 Don't lower the boom! Raise it!!
Did your OPPI come with a MAST EXTENDER and are you using it?
Your spars are constructed for alternate use in the Optimist Dinghy, which has a deeper cockpit than the OPPI. The mast extender raises the sail and boom allowing an addtional 4" of headroom (and that's a good thing!). Remove the end plug in the top of the mast (the largest spar), by tapping it out with a screw driver. Apply a heavy coating of silicone sealant to mast extender in an effort to make a watertight seal with mast and to help keep it attached. Slide together and wipe off excess sealant.
CHECKOUT THE OPPI RIGGING GUIDE - CLICK HERE!
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Now through December 31 buy and take delivery of
a new "World Championship" McLaughlin Optimist between now and
December 31st and receive your choice of an Optiparts Large Wheel Dolly,
Optiparts Breathable Padded Bottom Cover, Windesign Durarace Sail or
Optiparts Race Gear package for Free!
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