I corsi si suddividono in tre livelli. Il primo, d'iniziazione, prevede l'insegnamento della nomenclatura di base il corretto armamento della barca e la sua condotta, cenni di metereologia. Il secondo, di perfezionamento, ha lo scopo di migliorare le andature di bolina, lasco, poppa, le manovre e le nozioni di regata. This is articled in 8 lessons, soley in groups, which are constantly assisted by the instructor, who follows the students with a rubber support craft. The boats are validated, cannot sink and are adapted for children in a 7-14 year old age group.
Optimists are easy to navigate which permitts a rapid apprenticeship for the students.
The course is subdivided into three courses. The first is of initiation to forsee the instruction of the basic terminology, the correct crew for the yacht, conduct and the signs of the weather. The second of perfection for those who aim to improve the pace, close haul, reach, run, the manouvers and the conceptions of racing. The third course provides tactics of racing and the complete developement of the student according to the rules of federal regulation. The lessons develope in pre-established hours in agreement with the instructor.