George grew up in San Diego racing Stars, Lasers and Snipes. As a kid, he made sails for his model boats before eventually taking a part-time job with Quantum during high school and college. He came on full-time in 1993 as a sailmaker and designer.

Using the latest computer design programs, George is able to create the fastest, most efficient sails for smaller One Design boats. This technology, combined with his intimate understanding of One Design sailing, allows him to create the most versatile sails available. The San Diego loft designs a variety of One Design sails, including Thistle and Lido 14, but their specialties are Olympic Class Star and Snipe boats.

George is the 2009 Star World Champion, as well as an 21-time National/North American Champion. In addition to his sail-making abilities and wins, he is also an accomplished keelboat tactician and trimmer.

A San Diego native, I've been sailing as long as I can remember. Not only were my parents lifetime members of San Diego Yacht Club, my father was the Base Commanding Officer of the Naval Base Coronado and an avid and celebrated sailor. I was tossed out of the crib and into a cockpit with a lifejacket that barely fit. I was in the Jr's program as soon as I was old enough. I mostly sailed Sabots & Lasers, as this was prior to the club having a team presence. My first big boy boat was a Hobie 16, called Tequila Sunrise. I'd take that boat out alone and scream out of the harbor till the sun went down. When I wasn’t fine-tuning my skills during the summer on the Hobie 16, I was cruising with my family on our Ericson 38 to Catalina and Mexico.

I didn't sail very much while at University of California Berkeley, I picked up cycling, joined the team and ended up with a box of ribbons and a national championship which I hardly remember anymore! From UCB I had a series of high end advertising careers which left me land locked until I made an about-face, and took a career with Princess Cruises. A 10 year contract deal, I toured 9 times around the world. Had the experiences of a lifetime. Match race sailing in the Caribbean on retired cup yachts in the winters, and cruising ancient mariner’s woodies off the Italian coast in the summers. I later was picked up by the Austin, Texas based LIVESTRONG Cancer Foundation, where I planned all of their outdoor activities and events for the kids in remission. I taught cycling and sailing to the recovering kids for a very rewarding nine years. We partnered with the Austin Yacht Club on Lake Travis and we primarily sailed 420s, CFJs, Sabots, Optis and the occasional Hobie 14. I returned to San Diego after the foundation hit some rough spots and we all lost our positions. I regained my relationship with North Sails One Design primarily in production primarily, but crossed into service and customer care as well.

After North Sails closed up shop in San Diego in 2017, I sold my "box on land" and purchased a floating home. After decades of crewing on other skipper's race boats, I own a 2018 Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 performance cruiser and call her home. I have long list of scheduled events on Lucca for 2018, including the current 10 week Cortez Racing Series and the Beneteau Owners Annual Rendezvous cruising regatta in Catalina.

A San Diego native, Andrew grew up sailing on his dad's Catalina 30. After racing in high school, he became a sailing instructor for the San Diego State University Sailing Team program on Mission Bay. Andrew managed the SDSU sailing program and later the J World sailing school in San Diego as well. For the last five years, Andrew has worked as sailmaker and loft service manager. His 15+ years of sailing instruction and loft management exemplify his passion for both being on the water and customer service.

Andrew is active in the local PHRF, offshore, and one-design racing fleets, which help his customers get the most out of their time on the water. When not sailing, Andrew enjoys spending time paddle-boarding and surfing.

Sam Heck grew up sailing with his family and at age 16, they spent a year cruising. He has many miles of offshore racing under his belt including Mexico, Hawaii, Caribbean, and East Coast regattas. When not racing, Sam has also delivered many boats up and down the West Coast, Hawaii, and the Caribbean. With both a strong cruising and racing background, Sam is well equipped to help with all of your sailing needs!

Eric Heim grew up in Dana Point, California, with a family who loved the water. He began sailing with his dad on beach catamarans and then started his racing career in the prestigious Naples Sabot Class, a class native to Southern California. After gaining more knowledge and experience, he began sailing with the local J/24 Class. Eric competed on weekends and raced with whomever would take him, eventually earning the opportunity to travel to J/24 regattas all over the West Coast.

At just 16 years old, Eric was offered a job with a sailmaker in Newport Beach, California. After learning the craft from the old guard in the established lofts in the area, it was time to hone his skills on the professional circuit. He spent a few years diversifying his skill set so he could be an asset to all types of sailors for years to come.

He returned to the sailmaking world in 2006 as a Big Boat Sales Representative for Quantum Sails San Diego. In 2009, Eric became the loft’s Production Manager. During his time in San Diego, he started a family and continued to campaign in several one-design classes.

Eric returns to Quantum with many years of service, sales, and production knowledge. His broad background allows him to help any customer − cruiser or racer − create the best experience on the water. He is comfortable on just about any boat, from dinghies and small keelboats to offshore race machines. Eric still loves to race Sabots and enjoys cruising the southern California coast with his wife and two kids, both budding Sabot racers themselves.