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The Optimist has been the basic
training boat for Thai youth sailing programs since 1970. The Junior Sailing
Squadron of Thailand ("JSST") was founded in 1977. Junior sailing courses
for young Thai skippers have been conducted every year, under the
sponsorship of the Royal Thai Navy, Royal Varuna Yacht Club and Thai Sailing
Academy. A number of Thailand's national champions and regional Games gold-medallist
were former graduates of JSST Optimist training courses.
Thai skippers have sailed in many
Optimist Championships abroad since 1975.
Thailand also had the honor of
hosting the following championships:
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