The Pearson 26 is an excellent sailing boat. It is easy to handle, predictable and forgiving. It is also reasonably fast (2011 Figawi race winner in Class D). The Pearson 26 is a sturdy boat built with coastal cruising and daysailing in mind. Bite is a small cruiser, sturdy enough for sailing Buzzards Bay, Nantucket Sound, Martha’s Vineyard Sound and Long Island Sound. p.s. Bitė is not another way to spell "please" in german. It actually means "honey bee" in lithuanian.