WORDS SAM JEFFERSON // Tide Magazine – issue 14 Thys Nikkels, CEO of Dykstra Naval Architects, shares what’s within the company’s own DNA that has led to it creating just so many of the world’s most beautiful classic and modern yachts “One of life’s quiet excitements is to stand somewhat apart from yourself and watch […]
WORDS SAMUEL JEFFERSON // IMAGES SAILING ENERGY Once a term for a 60s motorbike, now the name of a fast, stylish daysailer – this is what played out when four Baltic 68 Café Racers bore down together at the Superyacht Cup Palma The term ‘poetry in motion’ tends to be overused. And yet, if you
Diego Botín speaking to Carlos Pich for Seahorse Magazine (October 2025 – Issue 548) We spoke to the most fashionable sailor in Spain, Diego Botín, back home for a few days in his hometown of Santander, not on vacation but training in the 49er. His summer is intense, combining SailGP campaigns and Olympic preparation, but
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A veteran cruiser trades out tired Dacron for smart, modern sails—and gets a whole new sailing experience in return. By Tor Johnson, for Cruising World Magazine If sails are the engines of the sailboat, my engines were sputtering. After 13 years of use, including crossings of the Atlantic and Caribbean, my original Dacron factory sails
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Photo credit thoughout : Magnetic Island Race Week – Facebook 5 Days of Sailing, 7 Days of Fun; proving to be a winning formula in Northern Queensland. Magnetic Island Race Week once again delivered its signature mix of competitive racing and laid-back tropical fun, drawing sailors from across Australia for five days of thrilling on-water
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The stage is set for the highly anticipated 2025 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup — the official Maxi World Championships — hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in partnership with the International Maxi Association. As the fleet of Grand Prix race yachts begins to arrive in Porto Cervo, Doyle Sails is proud to support a strong
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A winning blend of talent and loyalty led Cameron Appleton to Doyle Sails Any analysis of Cameron Appleton’s sailing career will quickly establish a consistent theme of loyalty and team before ego. While he has worked constantly to advance his skills as a master tactician and helmsman, the goal has always been to better serve
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It’s already August, and we are officially in full countdown mode for the 40th anniversary of one of Australia’s most prestigious sailing events. Hamilton Island Race Week, held in the bright blue hues of waters surrounding the Whitsunday Islands, is hard to beat. Sunshine and sparkling waters make it easy to see why teams come
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Since joining Doyle Sails in February 2025 as part of the NTG Graduate Programme, Laura Shekouh has been quietly making waves from behind the doors of the Doyle Sails R&D team. A Stratis Engineer with a passion for complex systems and a background that stretches as far as outer space, Laura brings a rare blend
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Doyle-powered yachts Tschüss 2 and Leopard 3 delivered standout performances at the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, showcasing Doyle Sails technology and expertise on the offshore racing stage. Tschüss 2, owned and skippered by Christian Zugel, claimed first place in IRC Super Zero. Onboard were two of Doyle Sails’ most experienced sailors, Stu Bannatyne (Doyle Sails New Zealand), dubbed the King of the
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