As a year-round hub for Superyacht and Grand Prix sailing, Palma is a bustling centre of activity, home to many Doyle Sails customers.
With 35 years of experience in the sailmaking industry, Ben brings extensive knowledge and expertise to the team. His career began in 1990 with a sailmaking apprenticeship in Sydney, Australia, and since then, he has worked globally in the field. In 2021, he served as Loft Manager for Emirates Team New Zealand during their successful America’s Cup campaign. Over the years, Ben has contributed to multiple America’s Cup cycles and worked with Grand Prix and Superyacht teams.
Most recently, Ben specialized in sail service, working in Palma as the Global Service Coordinator for North Sails. In this role, he provided on-site support at prestigious events such as the St Barths Bucket, J Class races, and the AC37 Superyacht events in Barcelona, ensuring top-tier service for racing superyachts.
“I am really excited to join the incredible Doyle Sails team and looking forward to collaborating, contributing, and working together to uphold and enhance the success of our valued family of clients.” Says Ben Fletcher on his new appointment as Doyle Sails Palma’s Service Manager.
Doyle Sails is a globally recognized sailmaker specializing in high-performance sails for racing yachts, superyachts, and cruising vessels. Their service division plays a crucial role in ensuring sails are maintained, repaired, and optimized for peak performance.
Doyle Sails has service lofts in major sailing hubs like Palma, Auckland, Newport, and Sydney, ensuring global support for superyacht and racing clients. Their mobile teams provide on-the-spot service at regattas and cruising destinations, ensuring sailors stay race-ready.
ABOUT DOYLE SAILS // Doyle Sails strives to deliver success through high-performance, high-quality, custom sails that continue to redefine the boundaries of sailmaking technology and innovation; whilst connecting sailors to inspire, support and encourage sailing.
Our obsession with sailing takes us to every corner of the world and onboard every yacht. We become part of teams, share in the adventures of friends and families, sharing our knowledge and experience with those with the same passion. Sailing is in our DNA, and we are the custodians of a legacy that has been supporting sailors for four decades and counting.