Ensign Class Info

Quantum Sails offers a team of top racers across the country with a foundation of Ensign experience older than the company itself. Matched with our cutting-edge design and production capabilities, we are constantly refining our sails to suit your needs – from winning championships to cruising with your family and everything in between.

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Ensign Mainsails

Ensign AP Class Mainsail

Our all purpose (AP) class mainsail is designed for durability and built from Dacron® with a firm, racing finish. This sail comes standard with vision and spreader windows, tapered RBS battens, roll bag, draft stripes, insignia, numbers, Cunningham, and clew slide. Price also includes class royalty. This sail is also offered in a softer Dacron® fabric with a more forgiving cruising finish; please contact a class expert or your local loft for this option. 

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Ensign Headsails

Ensign #1 Genoa

This proven National Championship design can power up to be fast in light air, and with some backstay on will flatten out to be just as fast in heavy air. With a straight exit, our sails are powerful, and easy to trim. Our luff construction keeps the entry angle more uniform from tack to head - another competitive advantage! This sail has speed and point on the competition from 3-20 knots. A truly amazing All Purpose design.

Includes: telltales, vision window, draft stripes, class royalty and roll bag. (Furling Options Available)

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Ensign #2 Genoa

The #2 is designed for the 18+ range when OD racing, or a perfect size and shape for the daysailing family. Being significantly flatter than the #1 Genoa it will keep the boat on its feet and makes it easy to drive without being overpowered when the puffs hit. You are driven forward, not sideways.

Includes: telltales, vision window, draft stripes, roll bag and class royalty. (Furling Options Available)

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Ensign Blade Jib

This Heavy Air Blade is the perfect complement to our Class Genoas. Strong, durable and optimized for heavy air

Includes: telltales, vision window, draft stripes, roll bag and class royalty.

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Ensign Spinnakers

Ensign Tri-radial Nylon Spinnaker

Our nylon spinnaker is a very durable, all-purpose design with maximum area for windward/leeward runs, but modified slightly to remain stable on tighter angles. Available in a variety of colors. Includes: Sail numbers, storage bag and class royalty. For customized layout or graphics, please contact a class expert or your local loft.

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Ensign Tri-radial Superkote Spinnaker

The Superkote® spinnaker comes with a racing finish and is a little more user friendly in lighter air while maintaining its non-porous characteristics for a much longer period of time. Both spinnakers are designed with maximum area for windward / leeward runs, but modified slightly to remain stable on tighter angles. Available in a variety of colors.

Includes: Sail numbers, storage bag and class royalty. For customized layout or graphics, please contact a class expert or your local loft.

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Doug Burtner

Doug Burtner

Doug Burtner has been making, selling, and servicing sails for 17 years.

Doug started making sails when he was 20 years old. After four years of making and repairing sails, he became the head salesman for Haarstick Sailmakers while still being involved with computer cutting, production, and inspection of all new sails. Customers around Rochester know Doug for his positive approach to sailing, and they always enjoy having him on the boat with them. Doug is also proud to be a part of Quantum's Ensign class team, where he oversees production of all upwind sails.

When Doug is not making sails or sailing with customers, he’s home working on his house and spending time with his three lovely ladies: wife, Erin, and two daughters, Charlotte and Caroline.

Basic info
  • Nationality: USA
  • Position: Loft/Sales Manager
  • Current Town: Rochester
Career highlights
  • 2005/2008 Ensign National Champion
  • Ensign National Championship – five top-five finishes with five other top-ten finishes
  • Ensign Regional Championship – multiple top-three finishes
  • Ensign Midwinter Championship – multiple top-three finishes
  • 2014 J/30 Lake Ontario Boat of the Year, Genoa Trimmer
Date Regatta Result
Jun 16, 2019 2019 Cleveland Race Week 2
Aug 16, 2018 2018 National Championship 1st
Aug 12, 2018 Ensign Nationals 1
Jul 10, 2018 2018 Region I Championship 1st, 3rd
May 5, 2017 2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta - Annapolis 2

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