Archive for the ‘One Design’ Category
Harken: Interview with US Star Sailor Mark Mendelblatt
Mark Mendelblatt (Miami, Fla.) and Brian Fatih (Miami, Fla.) won a bronze medal in the Star Class at the 2011 Perth Worlds, earning them the USA berth at the 2012 Olympics in Weymouth. Read the interview after their selection to the Olympic Team:
Harken: Interview Mark Mendelblatt, Star
Maarten Jamin Wins 2012 Yngling Worlds
Congratulations to defending World Champion Maarten Jamin from The Netherlands for winning the 2012 International Yngling World Championship. The World Championship was held January 2nd through 8th in Sydney, Australia with 45 entries from over 10 nations. The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and the Australian International Yngling Association hosted the event.
After 10 close races races over four days in a variety of conditions, Jamin won the Worlds with 40 points, two points ahead of fellow countryman Tom Otte and three points ahead of Australian Michael Nash.
Jamin was powered by a full inventory of Doyle Yngling sails. To learn more about Doyle Yngling sails, click here.
2012 Sid Doren Memorial Update
The Side Doren Memorial was held January 7 & 8, 2012. The two day race became a one day event because of no wind on Saturday. Doyle powered boats came in 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th and 10th.
Dressell and Pomerleau from Burlington, Vermont, who are leading the Jag Overall, finished 2nd. Shannon Bush from Houston with Brad Boston finished 4th. Jud Smith, Darby Smith and Henry Frazer finished 5th. James Howells from London 6th, Marvin Beckmann from Houston finished 7th, 9th was Tom Lihan from Fort Lauderdale, and 10th was Barry Allardice and Rob Hitchcock from Sag Harbor.
For more information on Doyle Etchells sails, click here.
Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championship: USA’s Mendelblatt & Fatih Win Bronze
In an exciting finale to the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championship, Mark Mendelblatt (Miami, Fla.) and Brian Fatih (Miami, Fla.) won a bronze medal in the Star Class. Mendelblatt and Fatih qualified for the country and earned them the USA berth at 2012 Olympics in Weymouth.
“We’ve been working hard and training hard, and it’s all coming together,” said Fatih soon after arriving back at the dock.
Dana Paxton explains: The Star duo started ahead of the German and Swedish teams, but at the gate, both teams passed the top Americans when Mendelblatt chose the wrong lane. The Swedish needed to put two boats between them, but Mendelblatt went on to explain that if he could hold them out they would medal. “Plan A was to get the silver and it was going well halfway down the run, but the mistake I made down at the bottom put us into plan b for the bronze,” said Mendelblatt. “Even though we finished last, we made sure they finished second to last.”
Listen to the full audio interview with Mendelblatt and Fatih:
Mark Mendelblatt and Brian Fatih Dec 17 after medal race ISAF Worlds by USSTAG
Utilizing innovative 3D modeling and rigorous testing, Doyle’s Technology Team continues to develop fast, winning Star sails. Designed and assembled in the USA, Doyle sails will proudly power Mark Mendelblatt and Brian Fatih in the 2012 Olympics.
For more information on Doyle Star sails, click here.
Doyle 1-2-3 at Etchells 2011 Piana Cup
The 2011 Piani Cup was held December 10-11, 2011. Doyle boats were top 3 overall. Tom Lihan, Moose McClintock and Barr Batzer won the event. Jud Smith, Henry Frazer and Darby Smith finished 2nd, and Mike Dressell and Ernie Pomerleau came in 3rd.
For more information on Doyle Etchells sails, click here.
Radio Flyer Wins 2011 S2 7.9 Class Championship Regatta
The 2011 S2 7.9 Class Championship Regatta was held August 18-20, 2011 at the Sarnia Yacht Club in Sarnia, Ontario. Congratulations to all of our customers on a great regatta! Of the 19 boats, 14 had Doyle sails.
J/105 Shooting Star Wins 1st Place Overall at 2011 Sperry Top-Sider Marblehead NOOD Regatta
Congratulations to Bill Lynn and the crew of the J/105 Shooting Star for winning the J/105 class in the 2011 Sperry Top-Sider Marblehead NOOD Regatta and being named the Overall Winner of the Sperry Top-Sider Marblehead NOOD Regatta, winning the event’s top prize, a trip to the British Virgin Islands. The Overall winners from each of the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regattas will complete in the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Championship Regatta in the British Virgin Islands in November, courtesy of Sunsail.
When Laurie Willard realized he was unable to skipper his J/105 Shooting Star for the Marblehead NOOD, he asked Bill Lynn to skipper. With Bill Lynn at the helm, the Shooting Star crew included Ben Willard (Laurie’s son), Matt Contorchick and his wife, Catherine Sullivan, Chris Hufstader, and Hannah Lynn (Bill’s daughter). After 6 races with one throw out, Shooting Star edged out Got Qi? by one
point to win the class and go on to be named the Overall Winner of the 2011 Sperry Top-Sider Marblehead NOOD. Shooting Star was powered by all Doyle sails.
A total of ten classes and 169 entrants competed in the Marblehead NOOD held July 28-31, 2011 by the Corinthian Yacht Club. Doyle customers dominated the regatta, winning eight classes. George Spiecker’s Airtha won the Alerion 28 class. Wade Edwards’ Riva won the Etchells class, with Ethan Doyle finishing 3rd. In the IOD fleet, Doyle customer Bruce Dyson’s Gypsy dominated the fleet to win by an 11-point margin. Ken Deyett’s Jeroboam won the J/30 class. Bill Lynn won the J/105 class. Doyle powered customers swept the Rhodes 19 fleet, with Pete Kaznoski and Evan Cooke’s Sundance, Chris Small’s Swing Room and Kim Pandapas’ Mo Hotta Mo Betta finishing 1-2-3. Doyle’s Tomas Hornos won the Sonar fleet, while Bart Snow’s NOLO won the Town Class.
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Read the Sailing World interview with Bill Lynn, "A Star Shines in Marblehead"
