Clark W. Mills
Clark W. Mills was an American yacht designer known for his innovative small boat designs and contributions to sailing instruction. His most famous creation was the Optimist dinghy (1947), originally designed as a simple boat for children to build and sail in Clearwater, Florida. The Optimist became the world's most popular youth sailing dinghy, with over 150,000 built worldwide and official recognition by World Sailing as the premier youth class. Mills' design emphasized simplicity, safety, and affordability, making it perfect for teaching children to sail. His contribution to youth sailing development through the Optimist is immeasurable, introducing millions of young people to sailing worldwide.
| Name | Designer | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark W. Mills | 14.0 ft | ||
| Clark W. Mills | 22.8 ft | ||
| Clark W. Mills | 22.8 ft | ||
| Clark W. Mills | 15.0 ft | ||
| Clark W. Mills | 16.0 ft | ||
| Clark W. Mills | 16.0 ft | ||
| Clark W. Mills | 22.8 ft | ||
| Clark W. Mills | 16.0 ft | ||
| Clark W. Mills | 17.0 ft | ||
| Clark W. Mills | 16.0 ft | ||
| Clark W. Mills | 7.1 ft | ||
| Clark W. Mills | 35.2 ft | ||
| Clark W. Mills | 20.0 ft |