There is a particular kind of trust that only comes from decades spent sailing together. For Gwen and Austin Fragomen, that trust is embedded throughout their Botin 65 Interlodge 8 programme, and at the centre of it stands Doyle Sails Newport’s Dave Armitage. For nearly 20 years, Dave has worked alongside the Fragomens, designing sails and sailing onboard […]
INTERLODGE 8 | BUILDING TOWARD BERMUDA Read More »
Holiday, the beloved Herreshoff 28 sailing yacht has endured another long Maine winter and is back afloat for her 75th season. She has been outfitted with a full suite of new sails from Doyle Sails, fitted and supported by Will Hundahl of the Doyle Sails One Design loft in Salem, Massachusetts. After an extensive off-season
DOYLE SAILS POWERS HOLIDAY INTO HER 75TH SEASON Read More »
The 2026 California Offshore Race Week delivered a true test of offshore racing, with competitors facing everything from heavy upwind conditions and challenging sea states to light-air tactical battles and fast downwind sailing. Across the fleet, Doyle-powered teams demonstrated versatility and performance across the conditions. Fresh from an impressive week on the West Coast, Stu
ZEUS AND MEANIE AT CALIFORNIA OFFSHORE RACE WEEK Read More »
Auckland, New Zealand May 2026 | PHOTO CREDIT : Insight Media – PAtrick Sails have been checked and sleeping bags are packed, wet weather gear is stowed, maintenance list is complete and Sharon Ferris-Choat is ready. After thirty years of watching peers head off on solo ocean races, it is finally her turn and the excitement is
Vixen Racing Ready for the Solo Trans-Tasman Read More »
The iconic California Offshore Race Week is back for 2026, delivering one of offshore sailing’s ultimate adventures down the spectacular California coastline. Spanning more than 500 nautical miles from San Francisco to San Diego, the series combines three demanding offshore races with world-class competition, changing conditions and unforgettable scenery. This year, Doyle-powered teams are making
California Offshore Race Week Returns to the West Coast Read More »
Doyle Sails expert and Ocean Racing Veteran Stu Bannatyne talks all things IRC Rating, sail crossovers and how to make the most of these details with Yachting Worlds’ Andy Rice. Maximising the benefits of your training time is one of Stu Bannatyne’s mantras. Drawing on his wealth of offshore racing experience, he likes to bring
How to optimise your boat’s performance under IRC – and beyond Read More »
Two years ago Bella Mente won the Maxi Europeans with a Structured Luff Asymmetric. This innovation from Doyle Sails has now become the norm… SEAHORSE MAGAZINE // JUNE 2026 – Written by Ivor Wilkins Technology generally progresses not in a smooth upward gradient, but in sudden bursts of inspiration, followed by periods of more linear
Shared on behalf of the Doyle Sails Boston (Ontario) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our leader, father, grandfather and brother, Spike Boston. He was the proud owner of Doyle Boston Sails in Point Edward since 1968 and a respected figure in the sailing community. He was proud of his
SPIKE BOSTON, Keep SMiling Read More »
Doyle Sails is proud to announce a new partnership with sailor and storyteller Luc Milam and his 1951 Herreshoff 28, Holiday, a yacht that perfectly captures the enduring spirit of simplicity, craftsmanship, and life at sea. Designed by renowned naval architect L. Francis Herreshoff, the H28 was conceived as a vessel capable of taking sailors wherever they
Doyle Sails partnership with Holiday: A story of craftmanship and adventure Read More »
For over three decades, Paul Beaudin has been a constant presence in one of the world’s most iconic sailing environments. Living and working in the heart of New York City, Beaudin proudly describes himself as “New York City’s sailmaker”, and notably, he remains the only dedicated sail specialist who actually lives within the city. Beaudin has spent 36 years
Paul Beaudin, Sailmaker in the Big Apple Read More »
