Star Class Info

Quantum® Star Sails have been winning from the fleet level to the World and Olympic levels for three decades. Our sails are fast, easy to use, and most importantly, our Star experts are always available for your tuning and Star boat questions. For more how-to information for the Star, check out our Resource & Expertise section, which includes Star tuning videos and answers to Star FAQs.

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Star Mainsails

Star Mainsail 45

Similar to the 46 main but a bit flatter. Best main for flatter water and/or lighter teams. All Star sails must get the Star Class Royalty of $50

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Star Mainsail 46

The 46 main was intended to replace the Z-4. It's made off our plotter rather than the Mylar patterns like the Z-4 originally was. The main was used by 6 of the top 11 at the Perth Worlds when it was first introduced. It’s the best all-purpose main, faster than the Z-4 in the upper range but in lighter winds and chop there are still some that prefer the Z-4. The 46(H) can also be built with heavier cloth for added durability and performance for medium to heavy air sailing. 

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Star Mainsail 50

The 50 main is a bit fuller than the 46 up high and a bit less luff curve to fully match the Z-4 main. This is the optimum main for lighter winds and chop but still has great range and can be effective in strong wind as well. Our feeling is that this is a perfect replacement for the Z-4.

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Star Mainsail Z-4

The Z-4 was our all-purpose main for over a decade. A powerful light air main with radial corners combined with rocked horizontal panels resulting in a controllable heavy air main as well.  Extremely easy to trim in all conditions giving you the consistent boat speed you need to allow you to concentrate on tactics.  This main has probably won more regattas than any other mainsail design ever! Replace by most by the 46 there are still some that prefer this main for their conditions so we’ve moved this design to the plotter and still offer this main.

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Star Headsails

Star Jib AP-6

The AP-6 is almost identical to the P-2 but has a slightly flatter entry up top for stronger winds and/or flat water.

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Star Jib P-12

The P-12 is a slightly fuller version of the P-2c. We recommend this jib for venues with more chop particularly when the wind is lighter. Diego Negri has been using this jib as his all-purpose jib with great results and just showed tremendous speed in the South Americans and Worlds in Argentina winning a total of 6 races between the 2 regattas.

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Star Jib P-2

Like the Z-4 main there are still those that like the classic P-2 jib so we continue to offer it and a few years ago moved it over to the plotter.

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Star Jib P-2C

The P-2c is very similar to the popular P-2 but designed using a computer program and cut with our X/Y plotter. George used the P-2c to win the 2009 Worlds. The differences between the P-2 and P-2c are very small but the P-2c is a little straighter in the lower leech area providing better interaction with the mainsail.  The P-2c also has a radial head and this along with a bit more "balanced" design which makes it very smooth and it should provide a bit more longevity. 

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Star Accessories

Star Emmeti Spars

Full line of Emmeti spars and all parts for the Star. We are the official US dealer.

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Star Cover - Boat - Mast down

Traditional full boat cover for storage with your mast down.

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Star Cover - Boat - Mast up

Boat Cover (Mast up)

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Star Cover - Bow

Protect your bow!

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Star Bulkhead Pouch

Place to put some felt tip pens and small parts.

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Star Cover - Cockpit

Quick and easy to put on, even with the boat in the water.

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Star Hiking Harness

Hike in comfort, the class standard! 

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Star Jib Clew Blocks

Clew blocks for 2-1 purchase

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Star Jib Zip

Protect your jib during the regatta while rolled on the foredeck. A must for coach towing with the jib rigged up.

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Star Loos Pro

A tuning must have! 

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Star Cover - Mast

Durable mast cover for trailering and storage.

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Star Mast Support Set

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Star Roll Bag For Main

Keep your main battened up and clean. Pocket for extra battens and double handles for easy carrying.

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Star Shopping Bag

Recycled sail shopping bag

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Mark Reynolds

Mark Reynolds

When Mark Reynolds walked into the Opening Ceremonies at Sydney’s Olympic Games, he made U.S. Olympic yachting history as a four-time consecutive Olympic representative in the same event. Well-known as the “Star of the Star class," Mark has won two world championship titles ('00,'95) and three Olympic medals (1992 Gold,1988 Silver, 2000 Gold) in arguably the most competitive One Design class in the world.

Mark started sailing with his father (also a Star World Champion, sailing with Dennis Conner in 1971) when he was four. As a sophomore on the San Diego State University sailing team, he was an All American, leading the collegiate team to 2nd place finishes in 1974 and 1975 in the North American Dinghy Championships. A protégé of Dennis Conner, Mark started his first Olympic campaign in the Flying Dutchman class.

After the 1980 Olympic boycott, Mark started sailmaking at North Sails. Two years later, he left to start his own Sobstad loft, then joined Quantum Sails before the 2000 Olympics.

Basic info
  • Nationality: USA
  • Position: Loft Owner, Quantum Sails San Diego
  • Current Town: San Diego
Career highlights
  • 2012 inducted into the Sailing Hall of Fame
  • 2002 Farr 40 World Champion (tactician)
  • 2002 inducted into Sailing World’s Hall of Fame
  • 2000 ISAF/Sperry World Sailor of the Year
  • 2000 Star Olympic Gold Medalist, Sydney
  • Star World Champion (’00,'95)
  • 1992 Star Olympic Gold Medalist, Barcelona
  • U.S. Olympic Committee Athlete of the Year for Sailing (’89, ’92)
  • 1988 Star Olympic Silver Medalist, Pusan
  • 1986 Goodwill Games Gold Medalist, Estonia
  • 1979 Pan Am Games Snipe Gold Medalist
  • Continental Star Champion (10 Times)
  • Bacardi Cup Champion (’02,’98,’97,’93,’90,’89,’84)
  • Kiel Week Gold medalist (’79,’86,’00,’02)
  • 1978 Snipe US National and North American Champion (3 times)
  • 1979 Snipe Worlds runner up
  • ICYRA All-American (’75)
George Szabo

George Szabo

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.

Basic info
  • Nationality: USA
  • Position: Sail Consultant
  • Current Town: San Diego
Career highlights
  • 2011 Star North American Champion
  • 2010 Star North American Champion
  • 2009 Star World Champion
  • 2005 Star North American Champion
  • 2005 Snipe National Champion
  • 2001 Star North American Champion
  • 2000 Snipe North American Champion
  • 2000 Snipe National Champion
  • 1999 Snipe North American Champion
  • 1999 Snipe National Champion
  • 1998 Snipe North American Champion
  • 1998 Snipe National Champion
  • 1997 Snipe North American Champion
  • 1997 Snipe National Champion
Date Regatta Result
Mar 10, 2018 2018 Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta 1
Oct 7, 2017 2017 Star Fall Wind Up 1, 2
Sep 27, 2017 2017 Star Vintage Gold Cup 1
Sep 5, 2017 2017 Star North American 1, 3, 8, 10
Jul 8, 2017 2017 Star World Championships 1*, 3, 4, 6*, 7 - *Partial Quantum Inventory
Jun 18, 2017 2017 Baxter Bowl 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Jun 13, 2017 2017 Western Hemisphere Championship 3
May 30, 2017 2017 Eastern Hemisphere Championship 3, 4
May 20, 2017 2017 Tulip Tune Up 1
Apr 6, 2017 2017 Spring Championship 3, 4, 5
Mar 11, 2017 2017 Bacardi Miami Race Week 3, 5, 6
Feb 12, 2017 Levin Memorial (at the Miami Winter Series) 1, 2, 4, 5
Feb 12, 2017 2017 Miami Winter Series - Final 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Feb 5, 2017 2017 Star Zag Cup Masters 1, 2, 3
Jan 5, 2017 2017 Midwinter Championship 1, 2*, 3, 4, 5 - *Partial Inventory
Jan 5, 2017 2017 Walker Cup 1, 2, 3, 4*, 5 - *Partial Quantum Inventory
Oct 2, 2016 2016 North American Championship 2
Sep 18, 2016 Brazilian Championship 1
Sep 4, 2016 2016 Eastern Hemisphere Championship 1
Jul 31, 2016 2016 South American Championship 3
Jul 7, 2016 2016 European Championship 2
May 5, 2016 Heinz-Nixdorf Regatta 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Apr 17, 2016 Star World Championship 1, 2, 6
Mar 12, 2016 Bacardi Miami Sailing Week 2, 3, 4
Jan 3, 2016 Midwinter Series 2, 4, 8, 9
Sep 14, 2015 SSL Lake Gran Slam Swiss Championship 1 ,5, 7, 8
Sep 13, 2015 SSL Lake Grand Slam - Swiss Championship 1, 5, 7, 8
Jun 21, 2015 Baxter Bowl 2, 3
Jun 21, 2015 District 5 Championships 1 ,2*
Jun 1, 2015 Trofeo Benetti 1
May 24, 2015 Rollins Bowl 1, 2*,3*
Apr 19, 2015 Western Hemisphere Championship 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
Mar 24, 2015 District 18 Championship 1, 2, 3
Mar 7, 2015 Bacardi Cup 3 ,5, 7
Mar 7, 2015 Bacardi Miami Sailing Week 3, 5
Feb 8, 2015 Zagarino Masters 1, 2, 3,4 ,5
Jan 12, 2015 Midwinter Championships 1 ,5, 6*, 9*,10
Jan 12, 2015 Midwinter Championship 1, 5, 6, 9, 10
Jan 11, 2015 Walker Cup 1, 4, 5*
Jan 5, 2015 Bob Levin Memorial 1, 3
Jan 5, 2015 Bob Levin Memorial 1*, 3*
Dec 30, 2014 Nice Christmas Regatta 1
Dec 14, 2014 Trofeo Ivo Agostini 1
Dec 14, 2014 Commodores Cup 1, 2
Nov 23, 2014 Schoonmaker Cup 2, 4*, 6
Nov 17, 2014 Ed Sprague 1, 3, 4, 5
Oct 19, 2014 Calvin Paige 1
Oct 11, 2014 North American Championship 4
Aug 14, 2014 Eastern Hemisphere Championship 1, 3
Aug 10, 2014 Swedish Championship 1*, 3
Jul 5, 2014 International Star Class World Championship 1, 2, 4, 6, 7
Jul 5, 2014 Star World Championships Swedish Championship
Jun 26, 2014 XXXVII Emilio Benetti Trophy 1
Jun 20, 2014 Western Hemisphere Championships 1*,2, 5
Jun 20, 2014 Western Hemisphere Championship 1, 2, 5
Jun 1, 2014 Rollins Bowl 1, 3
Jun 1, 2014 Benetti Trophy 1, 2, 3
Jun 1, 2014 Rollins Bowl 1
May 19, 2014 District 14 Championship 1
May 18, 2014 29 Coppa Tito Nordio 1
Mar 8, 2014 Bacardi Cup 2, 6, 8
Feb 17, 2014 Masters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
Feb 16, 2014 Zag Masters 1, 2, 4, 5
Feb 10, 2014 EFG Star Winter Series 1, 2
Feb 9, 2014 Walker Cup 1, 2
Feb 9, 2014 Walker Cup 1, 2
Jan 12, 2014 Mid-Winter Championship 1, 2, 3, 4
Jan 12, 2014 Star Mid-Winter Championship 1, 2, 3, 4*
Jan 5, 2014 Levin Memorial 1*, 2, 3
Jan 4, 2014 EFG Star Winter Series 1, 2

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