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2026 Optimist Midwest Championship

Sep 12–13, 2026
USODA, Lake Forest, IL

Finished Sep 13, 2026

Event details

Organizer
USODA
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Classes

From event documents
Before the event
Registration
Registration window
Closes Sep 9, 2026
From event documents
Registration
Registration closed Sep 9, 2026
From event documents
Fees
Base entry fee 150.00 USD. Late fee 175.00 USD after Aug 28, 2026
From event documents
Fleet
71 boats registered as of September 11, 2026

Key dates

Registration closes
Sep 9
Late entry deadline
Sep 9
First race
Sep 12
Last race
Sep 13

Racing schedule

  • Sep 10Competitors Welcome to Arrive
  • Sep 11Competitor Check-in and Support Person Registration/Check-in
  • Sep 12Competitor Check-in and Support Person Registration/Check-inFirst warning 10:15 AM
  • Sep 12Race day 1First warning 10:15 AM
  • Sep 13Race day 2First warning 10:15 AM
  • Sep 13Awards Ceremony

Entry fees

ClassEntry feeLate fee
All entries$150$175 after Aug 28

Travel and logistics

Boats, docks and trailers

  • Dockage

    Boats shall be kept in their assigned places while in the boat park. Shoreside facilities and parking areas for optis and trailers shown in Addendum 4. Support person vessels shall be kept at locations assigned at check-in. Parking/storage fees may apply to vehicles, trailers and support vessels.

From event documents · Updated Sep 10

Public sailing calendar with organizer corrections · Updated October 8, 2026 · Youth event

Crew and event updates