33rd Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup concludes in Porto Cervo
Porto Cervo, 9 September 2023 // Published by the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup here The 33rd edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with the support of title sponsor Rolex and in collaboration with the International Maxi Association, concluded today in Porto Cervo. For the last day of racing […]
Third day of perfect conditions at Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Doyle-powered teams leading the charge at the halfway point of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the provisional overall standings for Doyle-yachts are Galateia in the Maxi A Class, Proteus tied with Bella Mente in Maxi B, and Y3K leading the Supermaxi.
GENEROUS BEQUEST GIVES YOUTH MEMBERS DOYLE-POWERED BIG-BOAT EXPERIENCE
This article originally appeared in the RNZYS’ Breeze Magazine – photo and images by Ivor Wilkins. Read the full Breeze Winter edition online here. A generous bequest from former RNZYS General Committee member David Innes will enable Mastercard Youth Programme members to experience big-boat sailing aboard the two former Whitbread maxis Lion NZ and Steinlager 2 […]
2023 IMA Maxi Rolex Cup
Doyle-powered teams are making last minute preparations ahead of the pinnacle Grand Prix sailing event of the season, the IMA Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, in the spectacular surroundings of Porto Cervo. The fleet of internationally acclaimed maxi yachts are due to race from the 3rd to 9th of September for the […]
Doyle dominates hamilton island race week
A final blast to the Molle Islands and back in trade winds up to 22 knots closed out the 38th Hamilton Island Race Week and decided the trophy winners in divisions where the top placings were still up for grabs. The near 180-strong fleet featured a cross section of boats from every Australian state plus […]
Doyle-powered Platoon clinchs 2023 TP52 World Championship title on the last leg of the final race
Article published by 52 Super Series / Imagery by LiveSailDie Harm Müller Spreer’s German-flagged Platoon team clinched the 2023 Rolex TP52 World Championship title with a thrilling comeback in the final minutes of the final race off Barcelona. From fourth at the last windward mark of the championship, the Doyle-powered team passed two boats in […]
Hamilton Island Race Week Preview
Doyle Sails are excited to have our team back on the ground in the stunning Whitsunday Islands, Australia, for this year’s Hamilton Island Race Week. As Australia’s largest keelboat regatta, it promises to be another year of action-packed schedules for the sailors and spectators alike and we will be keeping you across the Doyle-powered yachts […]
Smart choice; As Doyle Sails snap up (yet) another goodie.
For four years Brad Marsh arguably had one of the most stressful jobs in international sailing. As Technical Director for the SailGP circuit, he was responsible for the logistics of moving the event infrastructure from venue to venue around the world against immutable deadlines, setting up the onshore facilities and then overseeing the technical crews […]
Doyle-powered podium for Brisbane to Hamilton island race
It was Doyle Sails one, two, three, with Doyle-powered yachts taking out the podium positions at the Brisbane to Hamilton Island Race this weekend, run by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron as a feeder event to the Whitsunday racing season. First on IRC was Duncan Hine’s “Alive” claiming the top spot, their elapsed time for […]
Sailmaking powerhouse Brian DeBrincat signs with Doyle Sails Newport.
Joining forces with a long line of some of the most talented sailmakers in New England, Brian DeBrincat announced today he would be adding his name to the already strong list of Grand Prix Sailmakers at Doyle Sails Newport. Brian DeBrincat grew up learning to sail in Michigan and got his start in sailmaking at […]
CARO WINS THE 50TH EDITION OF THE ROLEX FASTNET RACE
Published by RORC / Andy Rice Max Klink (right) and tactician Adrian Stead (left) plus the Caro crew with the Rolex Fastnet Race overall winner’s trophy – the Fastnet Challenge Cup © Paul Wyeth/pwpictures.com Max Klink’s Botin 52 Caro has been crowned overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race. After being confirmed as winner of […]
Doyle-power for Tula’s Endless Summer
Billy, Sierra and their beloved pup Jetty have recently taken delivery of Hull 1 of the latest performance multihull from Seawind Catamarans. The newest design from Seawind Catamarans is the Seawind 1170, a 39ft compact category A cruiser, designed for a couple or small family looking to take the next step into offshore cruising. Doyle […]
Doyle Sails Structured Luff onboard Cayman 28
The Doyle-powered Cayman 28 launched on Lake Balaton last week, the newest design from Mills Design is an all carbon sports-boat. Stefano Nava of Doyle Sails international design group has worked closely on this project during conception and design studies, and together with Mark Mills has utilised the Doyle Sails Structured Luff technology to ensure […]
Doyle powered Platoon, new winner in 52 SUPER SERIES
Published on July 9th, 2023 by 52 Super Series Harm Müller-Spreer’s German flagged Platoon team lifted the Royal Cup as winners of the third regatta of the 52 SUPER SERIES, the Menorca 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup on July 5-9 in Menorca, Spain. Platoon also won the event in 2019 and 2021. They were pushed to the […]
MCCutcheons advice to rookie sailors
Robbie McCutcheon might be a new face on the racing scene, but he is one you will remember. Auckland-born and bred, and an RNZYS youth training programme graduate, McCutcheon continues moving through the World Match Racing circuit ranks and currently sits 20th place overall while gaining experience in the European Grand Prix racing scene. In […]
Nick and Terysa // RUBY ROSE II
Nick and Terysa meet while backpacking through India 15 years ago, they share a common love of travel and soon after they met Terysa moved from Australia to live with Nick in England. Nick made a promise then that 5 years down the track they would leave England and go sailing around the world. A […]
Cannonball. First in the maxi class (IRC Zero); unbeaten among the maxis across the whole event.
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association. Full article found here Dario Ferrari’s Cannonball won the Rolex Giraglia offshore race by 17 seconds. First in the maxi class (IRC Zero), and at one point looking strong for the overall IRC prize was Dario Ferrari’s 75ft Cannonball; unbeaten among the maxis across the whole event. With […]
Shokran wins Farr 1020 national championship
Joe Brownlee and his team onboard SHOKRAN have claimed the 2023 Farr 1020 National title in Auckland this weekend. The National Championship is the pinnacle event for the class, and this year was no different with windward/leeward racing. The 7 race regatta was run by Bucklands Beach Yacht Club in fairly miserable Auckland winter conditions […]
NEW ZEALAND MASTERS LIGHT WINDS TO BEAT ARCH RIVALS AUSTRALIA AND CLAIM VICTORY AT SAILGP CHICAGO
New Zealand mastered tricky light wind conditions with perfect positioning and tactical nous to seize the first victory of Season 4 in Chicago. The Kiwis beat arch rivals Australia and Phil Robertson’s Canada to top the leaderboard after two days of close-to-shore racing on Lake Michigan. Despite pressure from Tom Slingsby’s crew, it was the […]
MATADOR CLAIMS 2023 AUSTRALIAN TP52 GOLD CUP Series
With light winds being forecast for the penultimate day of Act 4 of the Pallas Capital TP52 Gold Cup held at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club on Sydney’s Pittwater, the Race Committee made the decision to hold the event in-shore on Towler’s Bay. Five boats competed in the light conditions over the weekend, the […]