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A Sallent siempre le a apasionado encontrar la manera de hacer que los barcos vayan más rápido. Su carrera en la vela comenzó con solo 10 años cuando un amigo de su padre le compró un Optimist. Quedó enganchado desde el principio, inspirando su primera aventura comercial como adulto y catapultándolo a una larga y exitosa carrera en la fabricación de velas. Desde que se unió a Quantum en el año 2000, Sallent ha aportado su ojo para el detalle y la excelencia, para la mejora al equipo de vela ligera de Quantum Barcelona. Un regatista consumado, Sallent también ha sido un gran entrenador de la clase 470, entrenando a campeones olímpicos, en los mundiales y europeos de Grecia, Noruega, Suiza, Suecia y España. Sus diseños de velas también contribuyeron a ganar 8 medallas olímpicas (6 de oro, 2 de plata y 2 de bronce) en 4 clases. Su capacidad para instruir y aconsejar es una herramienta valiosa no solo como entrenador, sino también para los clientes de Quantum que buscan mejorar su rendimiento en el agua.

Alexandre Paradeda is co-owner and founder of Pro Nautic, a sailmaking business created with his brother Roberto in 2004. Alexandre is a professional sailor, actively engaged with the sailing industry since 1997.

He is currently the coach of the Brazilian 470 representative for the 2016 Olympic games. Alexandre also serves as the youth sailing technical director for the Brazilian Confederation and is vice commodore of Club dos Jangadeiros in Porto Alegre.

Alexandre is a professional sailor with expertise in several one design classes including Optimist, Snipe, 420, 470 and the 49er as well as off shore sailing.

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.