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TODA in conjunction with sailing clubs & centers have assisted over 150 young Tanzanian sailors compete in over 21 worldwide competitions, including: The Optimist World Sailing event (in over 20 countries), the African Championships (in over 10 African Nations) with many then moving onto participate in the Laser World Championships.
2025 Optimist African Championship – Tanzania
The 2025 Optimist African Championship was proudly hosted in Dar es Salaam, bringing together young sailors from across Africa and invited nations for five days of exciting and competitive racing on the Indian Ocean. Organized by the Tanzania Optimist Dinghy Association (TODA), the event highlighted skill, resilience, and outstanding sportsmanship.
We extend our sincere thanks to all sponsors and partners whose generous support made this championship possible. Your commitment played a vital role in delivering a world-class event and inspiring the next generation of African sailors.
The championship concluded with a celebration of achievement, unity, and the bright future of youth sailing—marking a proud moment for Tanzania as host nation.
2025 Optimist African Championship – Results
Top 3 Sailors Overall
1 Brazil – Felipe Pinheiro Hutzler
2 Brazil – Miguel Morela Edra Barros
3 Argentina – Catalina Valci
Top 3 Girls Overall
1 Argentina – Catalina Valci
2 Saudi Arabia – Xuan Ya Tong
3 Argentina – Nina Rainera Taverna
Top 3 African Sailors Overall
1 South Africa – Joshua Keytel
2 Angola – Paulo João
3 Tanzania – Abubakhar Mpondi
Top 3 African Girls
1 Egypt – Laila Diaaeldin
2 Morocco – Ouiam Douaoui
3 Tanzania – Alyah Hart
Team Racing
1 Morocco
2 Angola
3 South Africa
Optimist Sailing is where young sailors thrive in mastering the technique’s of sailing, gaining confidence, and forging lifelong friendships, igniting a passion for the ocean that lasts a lifetime
TODA in conjunction with sailing clubs & centers have assisted over 150 young Tanzanian sailors compete in over 21 worldwide competitions, including: The Optimist World Sailing event (in over 20 countries), the African Championships (in over 10 African Nations) with many then moving onto participate in the Laser World Championships.
In the 2024 Optimist African Championship team racing event held in Seychelles, Tanzania claimed the bronze medal, finishing third behind Angola and South Africa a historic achievement after years without a podium finish. Our sailors demonstrated exceptional teamwork and determination.
Contact us:
email: info@toda.or.tz