Reports were given on the development in the regions by the Vice-Presidents of Europe, Americas, and Asia, Oceania and Africa.
The Technical Committee reported on the upcoming implementation of the Sail Digital, a modern platform that supports the full certification process of Optimist class boats – from production and measurement to global registration and inspection.
The Regatta Committee reported about the recent 2025 Europeans, new documentation and future technology to help to expand the race officials development program.
Proposals from the Executive Committee, Technical Committee, and Members were reviewed and discussed.
Event Venues Confirmed for 2026:
- World Championship: Tangier, Morocco (18 – 28 June)
- African Championship: Benghazi, Libya (August 15 – 22)
- European Championship: Gdynia, Poland (24 – 31 July)
- European Team Racing Championship: Campione del Garda, Italy (13 – 18 October)
- South American Championship: Montevideo, Uruguay (25 October – 1 November)
- Asian and Oceanian Championships: Colombo, Sri Lanka (12 – 19 December))
- North American Championship: Martinique (French Caribbean) (21 – 28 May)
Venues Selected for 2027 Championships:
- World Championship: Lanzarote, Spain (June 24 – July 4)
- African Championship: Mauritius ( Dates TBD)
- European Championship: Great Britain (August 21 – 28 )
- European Team Racing Championship: Cork, Ireland (August 29 – September 3)
- South American Championship: Chile (Dates TBD)
- Asian and Oceanian Championship: Saudi Arabia (Dates TBD)
- North American Championship: TBD
Elections:
- President of IODA: Ricardo Navarro (BRA)
- Vice President Europe: Carmen Casco (SUI)
- Technical Committee Members Elected: Olive Parker (IRL) and Alexandra Williman (URU)
- Regatta Committee Members Elected: Miguel Amaral (POR) and Masa Tanaka (JPN)
The AGM approved Grant Thornton as the future auditor for the IODA.
Kevin Whitcraft, IODA President 2017 – 2025 was nominated as an Officer of Honour.
The IODA Executive Committee thanks all Members who attended the 2025 AGM and for holding the proxy of those who could not. The discussions, suggestions and feedback generated in this forum extremely valuable to the Class.