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Optimist Lacing Lines
£12.99
Independent UK Chandlery
Kit for the next generation of sailors
Carefully selected Optimist equipment, accessories, and apparel — backed by expert advice and fast UK shipping.
Carefully selected Optimist equipment, accessories, and apparel — backed by expert advice and fast UK shipping.
Independent UK
Fast UK shipping
Expert advice
Trusted by families
The kit we recommend most — tested, trusted, family-approved.
Next Gen Sailing is an independent UK chandlery started by people who love Optimist sailing. We know the kit, we know the classes, and we know what actually lasts on the water.
No corporate sales targets. Just honest advice, competitive prices, and a genuine passion for helping young sailors get the best out of their time on the water.
Learn more about usWhat sailing families reorder again and again.
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Real reviews from real customers.
"Brilliant service and the kit has lasted two seasons. Honest advice, fast delivery."
Sarah M.
Optimist parent
"I recommend Next Gen to all my junior sailors. Quality products, fair prices."
James T.
Class coach
"Finally a chandlery that actually understands what Optimist families need."
Helen R.
Sailing mum
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