BIG BLUE SAILING ACADEMY TO HOST
2020 OPTIMIST NATIONALS
JULY 25 - AUGUST 2, 2020
Norfolk, VA
USODA is pleased to announce that Big Blue Sailing Academy has been selected to host the 2020 Optimist Nationals.
Located in Norfolk, VA, Old Dominion University (ODU) is a large state University with a waterfront campus on the Elizabeth River. The ODU Sailing Center is home to the ODU Sailing Team and has hosted many National Championships including the 2017 USODA Nationals, 2015 and 2001 College Sailing Singlehanded Nationals, 2007 College Sailing Women’s Nationals, 2018 College Sailing Women’s Team Race, and Dinghy National Championships. The venue is located less than 20 minutes from Norfolk International Airport and 40 minutes from Newport News International Airport.
Following is the schedule of events:
2020 Optimist Team Race National Championship
July 25: Measurement, Competitor Check-in and Support (Coach/Spectator) Vessel Registration
July 26-28: Optimist Team Race National Championship (3 day)
2020 Optimist Girls National Championship
July 28: Measurement, Competitor Check-in and Support (Coach/Spectator) Vessel Registration
July 29: Girls National Championship
2020 Optimist National Championship
July 29: Measurement, Competitor Check-in and Support (Coach/Spectator) Vessel Registration
July 30 - August 2: Optimist National Championship (4 day)
Late summer conditions in Norfolk are in the mid-high 80s and sunny with the chance of occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Wind is predominantly from the S or SW and according to Sailflow, the wind is above 10 knots roughly 90% of the time during that time of year.
We look forward to seeing you in Virginia this summer!
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