Jordi Calafat joins Doyle Sails as Grand Prix Designer. Doyle Sails announced today that Jordi Calafat is the latest powerhouse addition to join the ever-expanding Doyle Sails Grand Prix sailing and design team. Jordi is synonymous with the America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, 52 Super Series, Club Swan classes and a significant number of one-design …
Thirty years of racking up ocean racing titles plus high-level engineering expertise gave Stu Bannatyne the perfect grounding to help create and refine two of the most important sailing innovations of the current era. Since 2016, Stu Bannatyne has been part of Doyle Sails International’s line-up of sailing superstars who bring their experience and expertise …
Affectionately known as ‘Big Red’, Steinlager II is a yacht that fired the imagination of all New Zealanders as Peter Blake won the Fastnet race in 1989 and set off to race in the 1989 Round the World Whitbread. Winning every leg over the line and on handicap, her record was unprecedented – and still stands. She was voted “Yacht of the Year” in 1990 by …
Become a Doyle Sailmaker and Join the World Class Team One of the most comprehensive and advanced sailmaking curriculums in the world, the Doyle Sailmaking Programme is designed to slingshot apprentices to the top of the industry. It focuses on creating opportunities for participants – both on the water and on the loft floor. The …
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A dramatic afternoon in Cadiz ended with Australia winning the Spain Sail Grand Prix to return to the top of the SailGP Season Championship ahead of their home event in Sydney in December. The Aussies, who have now won three events this season, beat the United States and Great Britain in the winner-takes-all Final, aided …
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There were many rumors about the new SB 32.1 in advance – most of them true! This weekend sailor is quite different to most other 32 feet yachts and delivers on the sailing and non-sailing side. Doyle Austria had the chance to be involved in this project from the very beginning and is more than …
Boat Show season is well underway and Doyle Sails will be somewhere near you! Check out where you can meet with your local expert either in-person at the Boat Shows, at one of our lofts, or online. We look forward to connecting with you, and giving you a face to the brand, and to discuss the innovations and …
Courtesy of the International Maxi Association Owner-drivers and crews taking part in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup were eased gently into competition off Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda today as they fought to make the most of variable sub-10 knot winds out of the northeast quadrant. The light start was appreciated as due to the pandemic this …
Doyle | Sail Care Advice. Here are some pointers to help you identify potential causes of damage to your sails as well as ways you or your Doyle Sails service team can assist in preventative and regular maintenance. Mainsails When not in use always ensure sail is secured and covered to eliminate UV exposure and …
Not all sails are created equal, and Doyle Sails explains why including Carbon in Superyacht sails is a necessity. The continuing growth of the modern Superyacht market worldwide demands a product line dedicated to meet the needs and characteristics of these yachts – Doyle Sails delivers a line of high-tech sails providing long-lasting solutions that …
