Gary Jobson advice for parents - Article from Yachting by Gary Jobson on the right mind-set for parents of sailing children to adopt.
USODA Parent Manual - Part 1 - Excellent resource for the new or experienced Opti parent and sailor. Open this, print this, use this.
USODA Parent Manual - Part 2 - Continued...
US Sailing - Good resources and a membership worth considering for your sailor(s) and for your family.
United States Optimist Dinghy Association
International Optimist Dinghy Association
Mystic Seaport Dyer Dhow Fleet
Club 420 Association
US International 420 Association
420Sailing.org
International Laser Class Sailing Association
North American Laser Class Association
Rhodes 19 Class Site
Rhodes 19 Fleet 5 (Marblehead)