JANUARY 12, 2025 – LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Today, SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, has announced an extension to its partnership with Doyle Sails through to 2030. A partner of the Rolex SailGP Championship since its inception, the industry-leading sailmaker has powered SailGP’s F50 catamarans since its inaugural season in 2019.
Today’s partnership extension – announced just days ahead of the championship’s 2026 Season launch at the Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG (January 17–18) – marks the first five-year agreement between the two brands.
Home to some of the world’s best sailmakers, Doyle Sails has supported sailors globally for nearly four decades and is renowned for delivering innovative solutions for high-performance yachts. Doyle Sails supplies the six jibs for each of SailGP’s 13 international teams, ensuring they are race-ready on the start line at every stop across the 13-event calendar.
Doyle’s role extends beyond sail supply, supporting the modelling and analysis of the full aero package, including the multi-element hard wings. SailGP Technologies’ team of expert boat builders, designers and engineers work closely with Doyle Sails to analyse rig loads, assess the impacts of high forces on the wings, and refine the aerodynamics that underpin performance across the fleet.
Joel Marginson, SailGP Technologies Director, said: “Having a partner like Doyle Sails on board, providing best-in-class sails for one of the most advanced racing yachts in the world, is critical to our athletes’ experience, and the calibre of our racing. Our partnership with Doyle Sails has grown alongside our championship from the very beginning, with both brands pushing each other to improve, excel and continually innovate. We are looking forward to what’s in store over the next four seasons and beyond.”
Emma Hendy, Doyle Sails’ Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are incredibly proud to extend our partnership with SailGP through to 2030. From the very first season, SailGP has embodied the cutting edge of high-performance sailing, and being trusted to power the F50 fleet is both a privilege and a responsibility that Doyle Sails takes very seriously.
“This partnership is about far more than sail supply; it’s a deep technical collaboration focused on innovation, precision and performance at the very highest level. As SailGP continues to grow and evolve, we’re excited to keep pushing boundaries together and delivering solutions that help define the future of our sport.”
ABOUT SAILGP | The most exciting racing on water, the Rolex SailGP Championship sees national teams battling it out in identical high-tech, high-speed 50-foot foiling catamarans at iconic venues around the world. Racing faster than the wind at speeds in excess of 100 km/h (60 mph), SailGP is driven by the sport’s top athletes, with national pride, personal glory, and a total prize money of US$12 million at stake. Visit SailGP.com to find out more.
ABOUT SAILGP+ | SailGP+ is the most exciting racing on water’s revamped fan loyalty and membership program, offering Rolex SailGP’s global fan base the opportunity to get unrivalled access to behind-the-scenes content, members-only offers, and exclusive competitions; sign-up to SailGP+ at SailGP.com.
ABOUT DOYLE SAILS | Around the world, Doyle Sails has over 500 sailmakers, in 46 different locations all equally passionate about sailing – living and breathing our ethos ‘Global Leaders and Local Experts.’ As sailors, our obsession with sailing connects us to the water. The water is our playground, a sanctuary where we seek enjoyment, a competitive playing field where we race as competitors; it’s sometimes our home, and always a place that unlocks our sense of adventure wherever that adventure might take us. Behind every adventure is a Doyle sailor who shares this same obsession as you. We put your journey at the very heart of what we do to deliver the ultimate enjoyment and performance, powering our constant need to push the boundaries in sail design and innovation, to reimagine sailing. From dinghies, club racers and cruising yachts, through to Grand Prix campaigns and Superyachts, we are your experts.
For more, visit doylesails.com.