Life can be complicated; yachting doesn’t have to be.
The new Lyman Morse 46 was recently launched, a high-performance, bespoke sailing yacht designed by New Zealander Kevin Dibley and built by Lyman Morse boatbuilders in Maine, USA. Living up to the statement that life can be complicated, but yachting doesn’t have to be. The classic aesthetic, with clean, sleek lines, is a nod towards […]
A Coastal Race Primer
Published By Peter Isler – Sailing World ( January 16, 2018) Shorter point-to-point races require a different level of preparation and a more assertive approach to tackling the course. A coastal overnight or distance race is a lot of fun, but can be extremely challenging because of its proximity to shore and its (generally) shorter length. […]
Areté sets new Chicago Mackinac course record
Published in Sail World by Laura Muma Areté sails into history with new Chicago Mackinac course record | It took just 12 hours, 30 minutes and seven seconds for the 60-foot trimaran Areté to sail into the World Sailing history books as the fastest sailboat to navigate the famous 289-nautical mile Chicago to Mackinac course. […]
Dinghy Regatta Preparation with Olympian Andrew Brown
Doyle Sails expert Andrew Brown sat down and has given away some of his top tips for dinghy regatta preparation. “Brownie” is New Zealand Olympian: 885, attending the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens in the 470. “Brownie” is a One Design expert with many years hands on experience sailing and coaching top athletes from Optimist […]
Baltic 117 ‘Perseverance’ | A modern classic with a sustainable touch.
Recently launched and already capturing the hearts of many, Perseverance is a custom classic sloop designed by Dutch firm Dykstra Naval Architects and built by Baltic Yachts. With timeless pilot cutter-style features, Perseverance boasts a very modern approach to emissions and the environment. The yacht features all of the latest Doyle Sails technology to reduce […]
Close competition for Maxi 72’s at the 2021 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Doyle Sails is no stranger to high-performance sailing and the intense attention to detail required to deliver sails to one of the most competitive fleets on the planet, the Maxi 72s. Dario Ferrari’s ‘Cannonball’ took first place on the podium after five races. The fleet lived up to its expectations providing close racing, with numerous […]
Upwind in survival conditions: How to take on heavy weather
Published by Yachting World, June 3rd 2021 Pro sailor and veteran of numerous round the world and ocean races, Stu Bannatyne, talks Andy Rice through the best ways to tackle survival conditions Stu Bannatyne has learned the hard way that sailing upwind in survival conditions changes your priorities. “A lot of the decisions are based […]
World’s coolest yachts: Maxi 72
First Published by Yachting World, September 8th 2021 We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Mike Sanderson nominates the Maxi 72 The Maxi 72 is the biggest boat where you feel you’re doing things properly, writes Mike Sanderson. These boats don’t have a […]
Chris Bouzaid – the father of NZ’s international offshore racing
First published by Michael Brown/Yachting NZ 12 September 2021 Chris Bouzaid is all concentration at the helm of Rainbow II – One Ton Cup Revival – Race 2 – March 2, 2015 © Ivor Wilkins/Offshore Chris Bouzaid has been called the father of New Zealand international keelboat yachting – who inspired the likes of […]
JAPAN SAILGP TEAM MOVES TOP OF SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP WITH IMPRESSIVE FRANCE SAIL GRAND PRIX WIN IN SAINT-TROPEZ
The Japan SailGP Team moved top of the SailGP Season Championship with a fine win in Saint-Tropez, beating the United States and Spain in the Final of the France Sail Grand Prix. Nathan Outteridge, Driver for the Japanese team, once again lived up to his nickname of the ‘wind whisperer’ by dominating in the light-air […]
STARK RAVING MAD XI wins Conanicut Race
Around the Island Race (ATI) is the flagship sailing event the Conanicut Yacht Club and the crown jewel of Narragansett Bay yacht racing. Held annually since 1927, the ATI sails the classic 20 mile course around the scenic Conanicut Island typically drawing close to 100 boats in both racing and cruising classes. The ideal conditions for any distance race […]
Sunbeam 32.1 powered by Doyle Sails
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 […]
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HELMING SKILLS
SAIL FASTER ,SAIL SAFER. Advanced techniques Series Part 5: Helming skills. Courtesy of Yachting World written by Pip Hare in partnership with Doyle Sails UK expert Brian Thompson. In this part of our series top sailor Brian Thompson, Vendée Globe skipper and holder of 26 world sailing records, shares his tips for super-hot helming. When […]
Meet us at a Boat Show
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 […]
2021 VINEYARD RACE | Doyle Sails Winners
Labor Day weekend’s Vineyard Race is a classic American yachting event. This 238-mile course stretches from Shippan Point to the light tower at the entrance to Buzzard’s Bay, and then a return to the finish in Stamford Harbor. The Vineyard Race 2021 saw Doyle Sails amongst the winners. The race began in 1932, it has attracted the […]
MAXI YACHT ROLEX CUP | A day for the Tacticians
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 […]
Racing Terms: Glossary for Newer Sailors
Courtesy of SailZing Editor – Racing Terms: Glossary for Newer Sailors Racing Terms: Glossary for Newer Sailors | If you didn’t grow up sailing, how long did it take you to figure out what sailors mean when they say “put the bow down?” After hearing from newer sailors that the language of racing is hard […]
Doyle | Sail Care Advice
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.
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 […]