Testimonials

James Taylor

"In building the Ensign Classic, Zeke and Ensign Spars, Inc. are doing a great service for the sailing community at large. It is an excellent craft for family and day sailing. I found Zeke to be a consummate professional in the process of the building and delivery of Caroline. I want to thank Zeke (and Elizabeth) for building this boat."

Over the course of his long career, James Taylor has earned 40 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards and 5 Grammy Awards for a catalog running from 1970's Sweet Baby James to his Grammy Award-winning efforts Hourglass (1997) and October Road (2002).

Ken Horsburgh

"My Ensign Classic Lady-L #2000 is my 4th Ensign in 35 years. It is the best looking, best quality, and the safest Ensign I've ever seen. Although fully race equipped it is often day sailed with a crew or single-handed. It will be a treasured jewel in my family for 40+ years."

Ken Horsburgh is an Icon of Fleet 31 of Cedarville Michigan. He has been sailing Ensigns for decades and knows the boat inside and out. He was instrumental in forming Fleet 31 and the Cedarville Wooden Boat Show that is hosted annually in Cedarville, Michigan.

Henry DeVogue

"The Fearless Frog is my fourth boat, and the one I should have gotten in the first place. It is a dreamboat, combining everything I want: it's fun to sail, easy for one man to handle, responsive and safe. It is a wonderful design, and built by Ensign Spars Inc. to top quality standards. There won't be a fifth boat for me: the Frog and I will grow old together."

Henry DeVogue purchased his Ensign Classic 2003 from Ensign Spars and single-hands the boat regularly in Lake Michigan. Henry has had larger boats but was thrilled after his first sail in his "O'Hara Red" Ensign Classic, Fearless Frog.

Frank Cerralvo

"There is something virtually certain about winning Ensign Sailors -- They are glad to share their knowledge with skippers struggling to improve. Zeke Durica, President of Ensign Spar Inc. is no exception. With his help and advice, I have an Ensign that is well rigged--now I have to make it go fast!"

Frank J. Cerralvo, Holiday #906, Lake Texoma, Tx. attended the Ensign Midwinter Championship in Dunedin, Fl. several years go and has been been improving his Ensign and his sailing skills ever since.