Loft Network

Doyle Sails Newport was founded in 2020 by Alex Clegg, and brothers Rob and Dave MacMillan, the loft offers excellent facilities and expertise to serve the local and international yachting community. Cameron Appleton joined the leadership team in 2024, bolstering their squad of sail experts. Led by Paul Tingle, the sailmakers at Doyle bring decades of experience to their

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

Doyle Sails Halifax is now under new ownership, with UK-born Luke Porter at the helm. Luke, an experienced sailor, has acquired the Doyle Sails loft in Halifax and plans to expand services throughout the Canadian Atlantic region. The existing team of sailmakers, Brad and Grant, will continue to ensure a smooth transition for our customers.

Ocean racing expert Jono Swain has recently come on board with Doyle Sails Newport to bolster their dynamic sales team. Swain is a prominent figure in the Ocean Race circuit, having sailed around the world five times. His journeys include: – 2012 with Puma Ocean Racing – 2008 on Telefonica Blue – 2005 with Movistar – 2000 with Team

Amanda Gaub’s sailing journey began in the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by sailboats and adventurous trips on board various yachts from an Islander 24, a Newport 27, and a Tripp 32.  Some of Gaub’s early experiences were defined by exciting weekend trips and day passages, often braving the rough weather of the Pacific Northwest that made each

Auckland-based sailor Harri Wren joined Doyle Sails International in April 2022 as the Impact and Experience Manager before progressing into the role of Brand & Operations Manager in late 2022. The newly created role was created to enhance and develop the Doyle brand through customer experience and all the company’s sustainability-focused aspects.  Harri, born and

Kelly Bailey of Doyle Sails Newport has two roles, her job description “Office Manager” and herself appointed job description of “it’s my job to make everyone else’s job easier.” Kelly is a real team player, an attribute repeated by anyone who has worked with her.  Moving into sailmaking was a decision Kelly made 30 odd

Doyle Sails Solent has had young sailor and now apprentice sailmaker Sophie Thom on the floor since the start of 2024 as a part-time job, quickly into a full-time position, something she is thrilled to say she loves and is about to start juggling her new studies and sailmaking. Having grown up on and around