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We can hardly contain ourselves!  For years we've been lamenting the loss of sailors to "the boat gap" between the Optimist and 420.  For years we've wished for a double handed boat that could be easily handled by smaller sailors.  And, oh yeah, could it be fast, fun and high tech?  Bruce Kirby just gave us the answer ... "Absolutely!"  The Pixel is a fast, stable, self rescuing design, with an epoxy hull and carbon fiber mast.  The genius of the Pixel is in the recognition that "easier to sail" is not the same as "slow and heavy".

Let's be honest, the number one reason for attrition in sailing programs is boredom.  If you're not focused on racing, you get thrown in a fat, slow boat that sails badly.  And what does that solve?  If a young sailor is bored in an Optimist, you only exacerbate the problem by moving him to another slow boat.  Sailing should be fun, and that means going fast and feeling safe.  That's where the Pixel comes in.

The Pixel's carbon mast takes weight out of the rig, making the boat more stable, even while maintaining enough sail area to deliver exhilarating performance.  The epoxy hull is both lighter and stronger than traditional polyester fiberglass, that translates to better performance and greater longevity.  The double hull and open cockpit  are comfortable and easy to move around in, which keeps sailors feeling safe and comfortable.  It all adds up to a fast, fun, user friendly boat.  And the Pixel keeps the learning curve high with a standard symmetrical spinnaker package.

Download the Pixel Brochure Here

Who is the Pixel for?

1)  Ex-Optimist sailors who are not ready for the weight and power of the Club 420.

2)  Would be Optimist sailors who prefer to sail with one or two friends.

3)  Sailing schools that need 2 or 3 sailors to a boat.

4)  Sailing schools that need to put an instructor on a boat with 2 sailors.

5)  Sailors who want to learn to fly a Spinnaker with out the need for a trapeze.

6)  Recreational sailors who want simplicity AND speed.

7)  Adult sailors looking for a comfortable open cockpit and high boom.

8)  Teen sailing classes.

Contact Sturgis Boat Works for more information!

Sturgis Boat Works
80 Mid Tech Dr. #10
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
matt@optimistusa.com
508-778-9187