Introduction

Welcome to the O’pen Bic, a boat for children and teenagers alike who now have a true glide machine

for real excitement on the water.

This user manual has been produced to ensure that you get maximum enjoyment out of this product in

complete safety. Essentially it covers the rigging and de-rigging of the O’pen Bic. It also provides

information concerning fine tuning, compatibility with Optimist rig parts, frequently asked questions

(FAQ), storage, transport and service of the O’pen Bic. Please make sure that you read this manual

carefully, follow its suggestions, and familiarise yourself with the boat before use.

This user manual is NOT a guide of “How to sail” your O’pen Bic, and it is not suitable for the purpose

of learning to sail a dinghy. If you are new to this boat or to the sport of sailing, you should get

practical experience and learn how to sail with a recognised sailing school or club. If you need further

information about where to learn to sail, please contact the retailer where you purchased this product,

your local sailing school or club, your national sailing federation, or even Bic Sport directly via our

website: www.bicsport.com .

Keep this manual in a safe place and transfer it to the new owner if you sell the boat. Enjoy your sailing

and time on the water!!