The Mclaughlin Optimist has come up with the perfect combination of customization and racing. The design combines flashy colors without the danger of appearing unique on a starting line. The all-white bow blends into the fleet perfectly assuring the young racer that his boat will just be one of the crowd.

Best of all, the Mclaughlin Optimist is fast. At the 2002 World Championship, the Mclaughlin optimist placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall. The fleet was split between Mclaughlin and Winner, and all of the boats were randomly assigned.