Celebrated at the Southern Wind Rendezvous in Porto Cervo, the renewed events partnership reaffirms a shared commitment to innovation, performance, and excellence in the Superyacht sector.
Doyle Sails is pleased to announce the continuation of its successful partnership tin Southern Wind 2026 events’ calendar, reaffirming a shared commitment to innovation, performance, and excellence in the Superyacht sector.
The continuation was celebrated at the Southern Wind Rendezvous, held alongside the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta in Porto Cervo, Sardinia – one of the world’s premier sailing destinations and a fitting backdrop for two brands at the top of their sector. The annual gathering marked the start of the Mediterranean summer season, bringing together owners, crews, and friends of the Southern Wind family from around the world. It will then follow in Ibiza, where Doyle will play as the official sponsor of the SW Dinner, an events that will celebrate the 7 SW yachts taking part to the Ibiza Joysail regatta.
The Southern Wind Rendezvous
Over the course of the event, a fleet of 12 Southern Wind yachts – ranging from 82 to 108 feet – took to the water each day in exceptional conditions. The Rendezvous gave participants the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, welcome new members to the Southern Wind community, and experience the spirit that makes ownership within this fleet so distinctive. It was a celebration of everything both brands stand for: extraordinary yachts, exceptional sailing, and the relationships that endure.
“The Southern Wind Rendezvous is one of the highlights of the season for us. Being part of an event that brings together such an exceptional fleet and such passionate owners is a privilege – and it is a reminder of why this partnership matters. Southern Wind builds yachts that demand the very best from their sails, and that is exactly what we are here to deliver.” Emma Hendy, Chief Commercial Officer, Doyle Sails
“We are extremely satisfied with the final result. We have been receiving many kind words of appreciation from our owners, clients, and crew. The atmosphere was fantastic: we enjoyed four amazing days and we would like to thank Doyle Sails once again for being such a valuable main partner, The battle flags featuring SW logo alongside the Doyle logo created a spectacular backdrop for the yachts in the marina, a testament to a long-lasting and successful partnership.” Umberta Bassino, Marketing Manager, Southern Wind.
For Doyle Sails, the event underscored the strength of a long-standing collaboration with Southern Wind – one built on a shared pursuit of performance and a dedication to delivering world-class sailing experiences. Southern Wind yachts are designed to sail hard and sail far, and Doyle Sails designs bespoke sail programmes to match that ambition precisely: engineered for the conditions these vessels encounter, built to the standards their owners expect.
Together, the two brands continue to push the boundaries of sailing technology and yacht performance, supporting owners and their event programmes across the globe and setting a benchmark for what is possible at the pinnacle of the Superyacht sector.
ABOUT DOYLE SAILS // Doyle Sails strives to deliver success through high-performance, high-quality, custom sails that continue to redefine the boundaries of sailmaking technology and innovation; whilst connecting sailors to inspire, support and encourage sailing.
Our obsession with sailing takes us to every corner of the world and onboard every yacht. We become part of teams, share in the adventures of friends and families, sharing our knowledge and experience with those with the same passion. Sailing is in our DNA, and we are the custodians of a legacy that has been supporting sailors for four decades and counting.
ABOUT SOUTHERN WIND SHIPYARD // Southern Wind represents the perfect balance of luxury and performance in sailing. Founded in 1991, the shipyard specializes in the construction of high-performance sailing yachts from 30 to 40m, where performance, comfort and versatility blend in a perfectly balanced experience.
Producing an average of two yachts per year, Southern Wind holds a leading position in the market of performance carbon sailing yachts, with over 65 yachts delivered, 36 of them measuring 27 meters or more.
At SW owners are guided through a tailored experience from concept to ownership, where smart customization meets a boutique community where every voice matters.