When TJ Craig was 10 years old his mom made him go to sailing school. It wasn’t anything he wanted to do, but, living near the Great Lakes, she thought it would be a good skill to learn. It wasn’t until 2005, 20 years later, that he sailed again.

TJ was wearing a regatta hat at work in a ski shop when a Quantum salesman came in to pick up his skis. The two started talking, and the salesman invited TJ to visit the loft to see what they do. He’s been part of the Quantum team ever since. “Initially I liked working with my hands,” said TJ, “but ultimately I became fascinated with sailing and the physics of it. I loved learning more about it, specifically how sails and tuning can make boats sail faster and more comfortably.” He started work as an apprentice sailmaker and moved up to loft supervisor before transitioning to sail consult.

As a husband and father who has introduced his family to the sport, he loves working for a company that supports and encourages family cruising as well as top-level racing. TJ’s passion for sailing, coupled with Quantum’s resources, make it possible for him to help sailors at any level find the right sails for their needs. “I’m committed to finding answers to my client’s questions, even if I don’t know them,” he said. “At Quantum Sails I have access to resources that help me provide the best options for my clients. I’d love the opportunity to talk with people about what they’ve got going on and how I can help.”

With experience on a variety of racing and cruising boats, including Melges 24, J/88, J/105, J/122, J/109, J/120, J/92, Archambault 40, Alerion 28, and Northern Michigans, TJ can provide expert advice to any and all sailors in the Great Lakes region.

Growing up on Grand Traverse Bay, Peter Norcross spent his childhood sailing the Great Lakes with family, friends, and neighbors. He spent his earlier years simply cruising around, but where ever there were two boats, there was a race, so he easily shifted gears. Over the years, he’s raced Optimists, Lasers, Lightnings, J/24s, J/29s, and Beach Cats, plus DN ice boats during the winter.

Not only is Peter comfortable on the water, he’s also an accomplished sailmaker. He learned to make sails with Quantum Sails owner Ed Reynolds. Peter started making and designing sails at the beginning of computer aided design/manufacturing, and has done just about everything in the business. He even spent ten years selling sail cloth with Bainbridge International. When he returned to Traverse City in 2008, he also returned to Quantum Sails.

When Peter works with a client, it’s an educational process. He takes the time to share his knowledge of the industry and trends to bring clients up to speed on the latest designs and technology so they can make the most informed decisions. Because of his extensive experience in the industry, Peter excels at helping his customers figure out exactly what they want, as well as what they need.

When Jason Massaroni was 17 years old, he was working at a marina when a boat owner invited him for a Wednesday night race. He was hooked from the first race. “When I sail, my stress and concerns ashore vanish,” said Jason. “It’s very good for the soul.” He’s sailed a variety of classes – including Melges, Scows, Interlake, F/24, F/31, Colgate 26, Tripp 26, Laser, Alberg 30, Shock 40, and various J-boats – and has sailed on Lake Michigan, countless inland lakes, Lake Erie, Key West, Monterey, and the San Francisco Bay.

The boat owner who originally invited Jason sailing turned out to be a sailmaker, and the rest was history. Through sailmaking, Jason discovered a love for working with his hands and was able to blend that passion with something he’s always enjoyed – working with people. He joined the Quantum team in 2007 when he was looking for more opportunities to grow as a sailmaker, and in 2012 he took over as Service Manager at Quantum Great Lakes.

For Jason, Quantum Sails provides the perfect blend of sailing expertise and customer service. “My favorite part of working with the Quantum team is the team itself,” he said. “The people I work with make it great. Customers working with me can expect honesty and to have their expectations met or exceeded.”