A beautifully built Ensign with classic. wood cockpit and wood tiller. Photo by Zeke Durica.
The Ensign on a trailer, showing her classic lines and full keel. Photo by Zeke Durica.
sails) to $38,000 and up, depending on how many bells and whistles the skipper wants. Ensign Spars also has an arrangement with area companies to provide the sails. Used Ensigns are available for anywhere from $8,000 to $14,000, and they appear to hold their value, partially because they seem to keep their competitive edge. Older boats just keep on winning races. One of the association’s objectives is to promote and to develop racing. The class now holds four regional championships, a midwinter championship and a national cham-
pionship regatta every year. The 2010 nationals featured seven races for 40 boats on a lake near Cedarville, MI, last Aug. 15-19, and Durica won it. Not only was this the first time he had won the title, but he did it with a New Ensign Classic that he built and which he borrowed from Joel Birkmeier of Cedarville. In addition, a new boat had never won a national title. “I had finished in the top five several times and in the top seven probably 10 or 12 times,” Durica said. “But we put it all together this year.”
Catalina 14.2 – Stability and easy handling make the 14.2 an ideal boat to learn on, yet the experienced skipper enjoys the active one-design racing class.
Catalina 16.5 – Roomy cockpit and large storage locker forward. Powerful sail plan and plenty of standard equipment. Ideal for family outings and daysailing.
We know your time on the water is limited. it’s all about getting out there, racing or daysailing with the family, with no hassles. This trio is fun to sail, easy to rig, and loaded with the quality and value Catalina owners have come to expect since 1969. 41 Years and 70,000 boats prove that Catalina Yachts has taken America sailing and that’s why it’s the “Sailor‘s Choice.” Check out all the Catalina models at www.catalinayachts.com. News & Views for Southern Sailors
Catalina 22 Sport – You asked for it. A production boat that accurately reflects the dimensions and weight of the first-generation one-design boat. Easy to trailer and a great step up from dinghy sailing. BOATERS EXCHANGE Rockledge, FL • 321-638-0090 • jerry@boatersexchange.com SNUG HARBOR BOATS & CO. Buford, GA • 866-266-7422 • ann@snugharborboats.com MASTHEAD ENTERPRISES St. Petersburg, FL • 727-327-5361 • masthead@mastheadsailinggear.com DUNBAR SALES St. Simons Island, GA • 800-282-1411 • sales@dunbaryachts.com
Can you afford not to have this much fun? Contact either location for your closest dealer.
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