Your First Step Toward Excellence on the Water
At Devoti Sailing, we believe that the journey to becoming a great sailor starts with the right boat. The Devoti Optimist is crafted with the same precision, passion, and innovation that define our legacy in competitive sailing — and it's built to accompany young sailors from their very first tack toward the podium.
Designed specifically for youth sailors, the Optimist offers a combination of ease of handling, stability, and performance, ensuring an ideal learning experience without compromising on quality or speed.
A world-class experience from day one
Designed for the Champions of Tomorrow
The Devoti Optimist is much more than a beginner’s dinghy. Built with a focus on balance, durability, and class compliance, it gives young sailors a reliable and responsive platform to build essential skills. Fully compliant with IODA class rules, it is ready for both training sessions and international competitions, empowering young sailors to grow in confidence and ability.
Built by sailors, for sailors — even the youngest
Crafted with Devoti’s Signature Quality
Every Devoti Optimist is the result of decades of experience in building championship-winning boats. The hull is engineered for maximum durability, while its precise construction ensures consistent performance across all boats in the fleet. Whether you're rigging it in your sailing school or racing it at your first regatta, this boat performs to the highest standards.
Where skills are born and dreams begin
Inspiring Confidence from the First Sail
Young sailors need a boat that’s not only safe and easy to handle, but also capable of showing them what sailing truly feels like. The Devoti Optimist is intuitive and responsive, giving children the opportunity to learn faster, sail better, and most of all — fall in love with the sport. It’s more than just a dinghy — it’s the beginning of a lifelong passion.
Let the journey begin with Devoti
One Design. One Vision. One Future.
Whether you're running a sailing school, coaching youth athletes, or setting your own child on their first sailing adventure, the Devoti Optimist is the ultimate starting point. Trusted by professionals, designed for champions — built for the next generation of sailors.