Description

The 130-page history, illustrated with photos, mostly in colour, tells the story of how an 'Orange Crate' from Florida became the junior boat in more than 120 countries.
It includes an 18-page supplement by Clifford McKay Jr, the first boy to sail on the Optimist, with some great photos of the early days. The story is picked up by Robert Wilkes, who worked with the Optimist Class for more than 35 years and had access to the archives.
Young people tend to ask why things are the way they are. This history provides the answer for their beloved boat.

Written by Robert Wilkes and Clifford McKay Jr.