Seven Ensigns competed on Labor Day for Fleet 34’s ninth race of the season. With nice winds out of the North, the Niantic Bay Yacht Club (NBYC) Race Committee conducted two windward, leeward, finish races. Six boats out of the Niantic Bay Yacht Club (NBYC) were joined by Teamwork out of the Thames Yacht Club in New London CT. The full report is available at this link: Fleet 34 Report - Race 9 - NBYC- September 2, 2024
Fleet 34 has filed a report on their participation in the Mason's Island Regatta on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The report also contains year-to-date standings for the boats in Fleet 34. The full report is available under Fleet Reports or by using this link: Fleet 34 Report - Mason's Island Regatta - August 24 2024 .
The 2024 Summer edition of the ECA Newsletter has been posted to the Library section of the ECA website. The report and results for the 2024 Region II/III Championship Regatta have been posted to Regatta Results. The 2023 ECA Yearbook has been posted to the website as both a FlipBook and a static PDF. You can also access the ECA Yearbook through the Library. Bill Shea has provided us with 30 photos of Charlie Shoemaker. The album can be accessed here: Charlie Shoemaker . These photos are Copyright by Bill Shea and can be used only to commemorate the life of Charlie Shoemaker. Charles Shoemaker, a three-time ECA National Champion and an inductee into the Ensign Hall of Fame, passed away on June 4, 2024. Click here for his obituary. Fleet 34 has posted news of their Memorial Day sailing event. See under Fleet Reports or click here. Long time sailor, Mike Frankovich who was a Barnegat Bay sailor, a member of Island Heights Yacht Club, an accomplished Ensign sailor and crewed for Greg Eiffert in several of his National Championship efforts, passed away on May 18, 2024. Mike's obituary can be found here : 8 Bells - Mike Francovich .
Click here for a drone video of the 2021 Region 1 Championship The 2020 ECA Yearbook has been published as a FlipBook. Click here, or go to the Library Two articles have been added to the Library. A product review of Removable Boarding Ladders and an article about Distance Race sponsored by Fleet 2 in Houston.
Registration is now open for the 2021 ECA National Championship Regatta. Click here for more information. The Winter 2021 issue of the ECA Newsletter has been posted to the Library. Click here for a PDF copy The 2021 ECA Midwinter Regatta on Lake Murray, HAS BEEN CANCELLED
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Pearson Ensign
Pearson Ensign is a 22 ′ 6 ″ / 6.9 m monohull sailboat designed by Carl Alberg and built by Pearson Yachts between 1962 and 1982.
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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
- SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
In 1959 Carl Alberg was commissioned by Pearson Yachts to design a 22-foot cruiser suitable for racing in the Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC). This was the ELECTRA, which had a masthead rig, a small, self-bailing cockpit, and a cabin with galley space, head and bunks. About 350 ELECTRAS were built over the next six years.
Pearson dealers surmised that prospective Electra buyers might prefer the boat with a larger cockpit and smaller cabin. They passed the information along to Pearson, who subsequently asked Alberg to design a day sailor, suitable for one-design racing, based on the ELECTRA hull.
Other changes made included moving the mast six inches s forward, increasing the area of the mainsail, and reducing the height of the fore triangle.
The ELECTRA DAY SAILOR, as it was first called, was an instant success: 219 were sold in the first year (1962). At this time, the first class racing was organized (Fleet #l, out of Larchmont, New York).
The next year saw 213 more boats built and nine more fleets formed - in Houston, Texas; Hingham, Massachusetts; Providence, Rhode Island; Huntington and Port Washington, New York, Miami, Florida; Gibson Island, Maryland; and Falmouth, Maine. The last known builder (2003) was Ensign Spars Inc. of Dunedin, FL (USA).
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Was this boat built to be sailed by youth or adults? Adult
Approximately how many class members do you have? 500
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The Ensign is the largest class of full keel sailboats in North America, with over 2000 boats manufactured since 1962. Designed by Carl Alberg, its sustained popularity is due to very solid and durable construction, and a design that lends itself equally and admirably to comfortable family cruising, enjoyable day sailing, and close, strategic, tactical racing. The Ensign Class is one of the strongest national organizations, with numerous local fleets from coast to coast.
As a family day sailor, the Ensign has a large, deep cockpit, with enough room to comfortably seat six to eight adults. Its full keel provides a secure, stable ride, and its three foot draft makes it perfect for the shallower waters of bays and lakes and for anchoring fairly close to a protected shore. The cabin space is more than adequate for keeping lots of gear dry and can shelter two in a storm.
As a day sailor, the Ensign is a really enjoyable performer. The helm has a nice feel on all points of sail, and the boat has a versatile head sail inventory, including a working jib, a blade, #2 and #1 genoas, and a spinnaker. Single-handing is easy and exhilarating with the main and blade combination, especially if one includes the optional cabin top winches. For even easier head sail handling, it can be equipped with a roller furler.
The Ensign is 22 and 1/2 feet long, weighs about 3,000 pounds, and is best raced with a crew of four. Favored by former dinghy sailors and cruisers alike, it has no life lines and therefore many dinghy techniques (hiking, roll tacking, etc) can be used effectively. Racing is very close, strategic and tactical, with older boats performing just as well as the newer ones. This year’s national champion was built in 1964, and last year’s champion was built in 1966… testimony to the solid construction and durable design of the boat. The Ensign Class Association promotes and develops one design racing under uniform class rules, and rigidly maintains the one design features of the Ensign. New Ensigns continue to be manufactured by Ensign Spars, Inc., in Marquette, Michigan, using the original molds purchased from Pearson Yachts.
Boats Produced: 2000
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Approximately how many boats are in the USA/North America? 2000
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Coastal waters from New England to Mid Atlantic states Gulf Coast Great Lakes Inland Lakes throughout the US
Does this class have a spinnaker or gennaker? Yes
How many people sail as a crew including the helm? 3 to 4 for racing. 2 for cruising.
Ideal combined weight of range of crew: not established
Portsmouth Yardstick Rating: 95.70
Boat Designed in 1962
Length (feet/inches): 22’6″
Beam: 7′
Weight of rigged boat without sails: 2800-3000 lbs
Draft: 3′
Mast Height: 32′
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Four Regional Championships, a Midwinter Championship and a National Championship Regatta are held each year.
The Ensign is 22 and 1/2 feet long, weighs about 3,000 pounds, has a draft of 3 feet and is best raced with a crew of four. It is favored by former dinghy sailors and cruisers alike. It has no life lines and therefore can be sailed with many dingy tactics such as hiking and roll tacking. It is a comfortable day sailer with a large cockpit. Besides a main and working jib it can have an inventory of a #1 and # 2 Genoa, a blade and spinnaker. For cruisers it can be equipped with a roller furling genoa.
The Objective of the Ensign Class Association is to promote and develop Ensign Class racing under uniform rules and to rigidly maintain the One-Design features of the Ensign. It also promotes the Ensign as a family boat for recreational sailing.
Class website: http://www.ensignclass.com/
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The Pearson Ensign, or Ensign 22, is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Carl Alberg as a one-design racer and day sailer and first built in 1962. It is the largest full-keel one-design keelboat class in the Unitied States.
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About the Ensign
The Ensign Class Association promotes and develops one design racing under uniform class rules, rigidly maintains the one design features of the Ensign and promotes the use of the Ensign as a family boat for recreational sailing.
The Ensign lends itself equally and admirably to enjoyable day sailing, and close, strategic, tactical racing. It has a large, deep cockpit, a full keel that provides a secure, stable ride, and its three foot draft makes it perfect for the shallower waters of bays and lakes.
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LOA: 22 ft. 6 in.
Beam: 7 ft.
Draft: 3 ft.
Weight: 3,000 lbs.
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[masterslider id=”5″] Our primary daysailers are Pearson Ensigns, a strong , unsinkable fiberglass boat that is still actively raced (and still being built) more than 30 years after her introduction. Ensigns are probably the most comfortable daysailer ever built. They have high backrests and a large, deep cockpit. The Ensigns are ideal for families or relaxing picnic cruises. Their cockpits are larger than even our J44. Just as important for us is that Ensigns, with our unique modifications, are the easiest daysailers to singlehand that we know of. We have many members in their 60s to 70s, men and women, and they love being able to easily singlehand our boats.
If you have never rented an Ensign from us before, there is a $220 check out fee the first time you use her. This includes taking a written test and an on the water familiarization, which typically takes 40 minutes to an hour. Unless you have a USCG Captains License, the written test is required. There are absolutely NO exceptions to this rule. The written test take 40-60 minutes, is multiple choice, and most experienced sailors get a 90% or better. 85% correct is the minimum score. If the on the water checkout proceeds quickly, the extra time is added to your reservation.
Daysailer (Ensigns) Bareboat Rental Rates ($900 insurance deductible) 90 Minute Bareboat Charter $220 / 3 Hour Charter $420
Hourly Daysailer Rentals with a Captain or Instructor $220/hr includes instructor and/or captain and the boat for 1 hour. No checkout or written test required. 2-3 hours are the most common times non-sailors will want to be out for.
Please enter under Quantity the number of hours (or 90 minute segments for bareboat rentals) required when you check out below.
You can also email us at [email protected] to book a rental reservation.
Hourly Charter Vs. Party Boat Going out on a large party boat is more like a Cruise Ship Experience versus sailing on our 23′ Ensigns. Our Ensigns can provide a more active and involving experience.
- Higher Quality Group Interaction
Breaking everyone into smaller groups often allows for higher quality interactions than milling about on the deck of a larger boat. The cockpit of the Ensign is very conducive to great conversations.
- Opportunities to Learn Sailing Skills
Everyone gets a chance to steer the Ensign, and there are better opportunities to learn about sailing if someone wants. Often people like it so much that they take lessons with us (we are the largest adult sailing program in CT), and develop a new lifelong passion.
- Experience Nature
Of course, participants can just relax and observe. You are closer to the water, and much more involved with the process. Even if someone does not want to learn how to sail, being able to touch the water and be in touch with the environment, as opposed to being isolated from it, has its own reward.
- Bird Watching Opportunities
Bird watching is excellent as we are often sailing less than 100′ from the islands. Note that the Norwalk Islands are primarily a nature sanctuary, and thus undeveloped.
- Very Calm Waters
Because we primarily sail inside the islands, there is very little wave action and we have never had someone get seasick in any of our classes or corporate events.
- Go Swimming
We sail by several beaches, so swimming is definitely an option.
- Bring Food & Beverages
Each boat can be equipped with a cooler filled with snacks and whatever beverages you wish.
- Tie up to our Larger Boats
In some cases, we also bring one of our larger boats as a “Mother-ship”, which is anchored at our ‘destination’, typically by a beach. This provides an enclosed head for bathroom access and also allows us to switch around the groups. The Ensigns then raft up to the “Mother-ship”.
We suggest you start with a relaxing cruise thru the Norwalk Islands. We can sail for about an hour, stop and switch groups around and swim to a beach if desired, then head back. The nicest beach is a private island off Darien near Zieglers Cove, but there are several good options in the area.
After we sail back, there is the option for everyone to get together for drinks or dinner afterwards at the Sunset Grill. It’s located at the head of our docks. This always makes for an afternoon with something for everyone, and that everyone will greatly enjoy.
Teak & Mahogany Comfort The warm teak or varnished mahogany woodwork in the cockpit is a welcome change from the all-fiberglass construction of modern boats, and the strong hull means you never have to worry about running aground or other minor mishaps.
We have a fleet of seven Ensigns which use clean, quiet electric motors to get you off the dock and bring you back if the wind dies. All Ensigns have roller furling jibs and Dutchman self-flaking mains, with all lines in easy reach of the skipper for easy singlehanding. Ensigns are sailed within two nautical miles of the Norwalk Islands, a six mile long chain of nine major islands, and many smaller ones. Our base is in the center of these islands. Most of the islands are nature preserves.
All Daysailers have VHF radios for calling in or for the latest marine weather reports, depth recorders, first aid kits, charts, and all the standard USCG safety equipment.
In 1962 Carl Alberg designed the Ensign as a family daysailer and one-design racer. The Ensign design was a development of a previous Alberg design called the Electra, which had larger accommodations but a smaller cockpit.
If you are not familiar with Carl Alberg I can tell you that he distinguished himself as the designer of capable and fast boats back in the days when the line between racer and cruiser was not so distinctly drawn. The conventional-looking Alberg 35 is today sought after as a tough cruising boat. In 1963, however, many races were won in Alberg 35s. Alberg was not a very adventurous designer. His boats all tend to look the same, i.e., flat sheers, cutaway full keels, long overhangs and slablike topsides with firm bilges.
With 1,776 Ensigns built by Pearson between 1962 and 1983, interest in the boat waned and production was stopped. But as the market filled up with daysailers that required life jackets and crash helmets, the search for a safe and sane daysailer resulted in renewed interest in the Ensign. Today there are 45 active fleets in the United States.
In 1995 Zeke Durica of Dunedin, Florida, set up a shop, Ensign Spars Inc., to supply replacement parts to the aging fleet of Ensigns. This led to the purchase of the original molds and, this past year, the taking of orders for new Ensigns. The new Classic Ensigns began at hull number 2,000 and are available on a semicustom basis. Two are currently in the water with numbers three and four on the way.
If you wonder what has made the Ensign such a durable design I would have to say it boils down to that big, deep cockpit, the generous displacement and the stiffness of the boat in terms of stability. This stiffness comes from a hull shape with a wide BWL, a firm turn to the bilge and 1,200 pounds of internal lead ballast. That's a ballast-to-displacement ratio of 40 percent. Interestingly, the original construction drawing from 1962 calls for 2,000 pounds of ballast.
The long overhangs are an artifact of the old CCA rule where a boat's sailing length was approximated by a waterline taken 7-percent of beam above the DWL. This rule produced short DWLs with the justification that once a boat heels over its sailing length is increased. Well, in some cases maybe. Nonetheless this was once the look du jour and pretty much reigned until the IMS reintroduced short ends and longer DWLs. The D/L of the Ensign is 213.
Take a look at that keel. It sure is long, but if you go back a few decades and look at 12-meters like Vim and Columbia you will see a family resemblance, although the Ensign keel is proportionally much longer.
The original drawings show a head nestled between the V-berths. If you do go cruising in your Ensign you will have to cook in the cockpit. You might also want to consider the optional doors for the cuddy cabin. (my computer's spell check always wants that to be "cruddy cabin"). There is enough room below to put a small table between the berths. But I'm not sure there is sufficient sitting headroom to make the table useful. I suspect not. Oh well, a toasted cheese sandwich and a bowl of tomato soup can be cradled in your lap easily. If the rain you can hope for an invite over to the Swan 65 anchored nearby.
I used to fantasize about sending my two boys off to go cruising on a boat like this. Now they just tell me, "We're taking the boat out, Dad," and there goes my boat. I couldn't be more proud. I think proper seamanship is best learned when you reduce the mechanical-electrical variables.
I wish Zeke the best of luck with his new Classic Ensign.
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The Pearson Ensign is an American trailerable sailboat designed by Carl Alberg as a one-design racer and day sailer. It is the largest full-keel one-design keelboat class in the United States and has a fractional sloop rig, a spooned stem, a raised reverse transom and a fixed long keel.
The Ensign is the largest class of full keel sailboats in North America, with over 2000 boats manufactured since 1962. Designed by Carl Alberg, its sustained popularity is due to very solid and durable construction, and a design that lends itself equally and admirably to comfortable family cruising, enjoyable day sailing, and close, strategic ...
ENSIGN is a 22-foot full keel sloop designed by Carl Alberg and built by Pearson Yachts from 1962 to 1982. It is a popular day sailor and one-design racer with a fractional rig and a self-bailing cockpit.
Learn about the Pearson Ensign, a 6.9 m monohull sailboat designed by Carl Alberg and built by Pearson Yachts between 1962 and 1982. Find out its dimensions, rig and sails, performance, accommodations, and history.
Pearson Yachts was the only builder of the boat from 1962-1983 with 1775 boats constructed before ceasing production. Production was resumed in 2001 by Ensign Spars, Inc. of Dunedin Florida, where reportedly another 33 boats, (hull #2000 and above), have been produced as of 2019. Consider this: The Ensign is the only sailboat from Pearson ...
About Ensign Class Association. The Ensign is the largest class of full keel sailboats in North America, with over 2000 boats manufactured since 1962. Designed by Carl Alberg, its sustained popularity is due to very solid and durable construction, and a design that lends itself equally and admirably to comfortable family cruising, enjoyable day ...
About the Ensign... The Ensign is the largest class of full keel sailboats in North America, with over 2000 boats manufactured since 1962. Designed by Carl Alberg, its sustained popularity is due to very solid and durable construction, and a design that lends itself equally and admirably to comfortable family cruising, enjoyable day sailing, and close, strategic, tactical racing.
The Ensign, which was designed by Carl Alberg in 1962 and is a recent addition to the American Sailboat Hall of Fame, remained in production until 1983 with 1,776 boats built. The boat features long overhangs, a flat sheerline, low freeboard, slab-sided topsides and a cutaway full keel with an attached rudder.
Sailing the Ensign is a mix of keelboat and dinghy techniques: without lifelines the boat can be roll tacked, crew can hike out. The boat is heavy and takes some time to get going, but holds speed and headway. There are two cardinal rules in racing an Ensign: sail it flat and keep it going.
Ensign. The Ensign sailboat is the largest class of full keel boats in North America. It was designed by Carl Alberg and built by Pearson Yachts of Portsmouth, Rhode Island who manufactured nearly 1800 boats from 1962 through 1983. Its popularity, rather than declining with the advent of very high performance boats, has been on a major upswing.
Learn about the Ensign, a 22ft 6in boat designed by Carl Alberg and inducted into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame. Find out how to join the over 50 active fleets across the US and attend the 50th National Ensign Championship in New York.
History of the Ensign Class. Published: Thursday, 08 May 2014 16:33. by Gerald Daly (1990) In 1990, the January issue of Sail contained a special tribute to those boats considered by the editors to be the most significant of the previous two decades. Of the 34 boats chosen, one, a full-keeled day sailer with soft lines and lots of wetted ...
Ensign Fleet #3 - Fleet Captain-Gene Manning The Pearson Ensign, or Ensign 22, is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Carl Alberg as a one-design racer and day sailer and first built in 1962. It is the largest full-keel one-design keelboat class in the Unitied States. Summer Schedule Coming Soon! Want
The Ensign Class Association promotes and develops one design racing under uniform class rules, rigidly maintains the one design features of the Ensign and promotes the use of the Ensign as a ...
If the on the water checkout proceeds quickly, the extra time is added to your reservation. Daysailer (Ensigns) Bareboat Rental Rates ($900 insurance deductible) 90 Minute Bareboat Charter $220 / 3 Hour Charter $420. Hourly Daysailer Rentals with a Captain or Instructor. $220/hr includes instructor and/or captain and the boat for 1 hour.
With 1,776 Ensigns built by Pearson between 1962 and 1983, interest in the boat waned and production was stopped. But as the market filled up with daysailers that required life jackets and crash helmets, the search for a safe and sane daysailer resulted in renewed interest in the Ensign. Today there are 45 active fleets in the United States.
The Ensign is the largest class of full keel sailboats in North America. Measuring 22.5 feet in length and weighing about 3,000 lbs, the Ensign is an ideal day sailor. With room for up to eight adults, its large cockpit and full keel provide a spacious and stable ride.
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The Ensign Class Association was founded in 1962. The objectives of the association are: To promote and develop Ensign Class racing under uniform rules; To rigidly maintain the one-design features of the Ensign; To promote use of the Ensign as a family boat for recreational sailing; To educate the public, and particularly the youth, in sailing ...
Class History The Ensign was designed in 1962 by Carl Alberg as a family daysailer and one-design racer. A development of a previous Alberg design called the Electra, this 6.7 m (22.5 ft) fiberglass sloop features a big, deep cockpit, generous displacement and 544 kg (1,200 lb)of internal lead ballast. Although you'll never see an Ensign planing around the buoys, an overlapping genoa and large ...
Sailboat data, rig dimensions and recommended sail areas for Ensign (Pearson) sailboat. Tech info about rigging, halyards, sheets, mainsail covers and more. Sailboat Data directory for over 8,000 sailboat designs and manufacturers. Direct access to halyards lengths, recommended sail areas, mainsail cover styles, standing rigging fittings, and ...
The oldest Ensign still actively racing in National Regattas. Owned by Charlie Sligh III, of Holland, Michigan. Sea III has sailed in more National Championship Regattas than any other Ensign. Irish Mist #710. First boat to win "The Most Beautiful Ensign" Award, and still one of the most beautiful boats in the Ensign Class.
We're excited to bring you the Ensign-specific and general parts you need for your boat. Use the navigation menu to find all of our available products. For questions on repairs and general tips on taking care of your Ensign, please check out the Ensign Class Association forum! It has lively conversations from dedicated members across the country.