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 […]
Win(d) over Cancer – More Kids on Sailboats
Last summer the world was closed, but the waters were open. The More Kids on Sailboats crew took the opportunity to make a difference – MKOS presents the new short film – WIN(D) OVER CANCER. “You don’t want to compare something you love to something you hate. You learn on a boat that goals change, unexpected things […]
Infiniti 52 – The Big Reveal
HOLLAND, MI USA – Infiniti Yachts revealed the first Infiniti 52 at Composite Builders yesterday. The boat has been commissioned in Holland, MI, and campaigned by Tulikettu Racing from Finland. The first Infiniti 52 will be shipped to the UK to undergo sea trials and the team wanted to ensure everything was perfect prior to departure. […]
Doyle Sails leads the fleet at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, a pinnacle of the international racing calendar, frequented by the who’s who of yacht racing, with 2021 set to become one of the best big boat battles to date and Doyle Sails leads the fleet. Porto Cervo, Sardinia provides one of the most spectacular backdrops as the high performance yachts […]
Aussies dominate final race in Aarhus to win back-to-back SailGP events
Aussies dominate final race in Aarhus to win back-to-back SailGP events in front of Danish royalty as light winds, shortened races and penalties deliver a drama-filled final day of the ROCKWOOL Denmark Sail Grand Prix. Although light winds plagued Aarhus Bay on the final day of racing at the ROCKWOOL Denmark Sail Grand Prix, the on […]
New Zealand SailGP Team records its fastest speed as race day approaches in Denmark
The New Zealand SailGP Team’s supercharged F50 Amokura recorded its fastest ever speed in practice racing today as the team gears up for a thrilling showdown at the ROCKWOOL Denmark Sail Grand Prix (August 20-21). Peter Burling, Blair Tuke, Josh Junior and Andy Maloney have all re-joined the New Zealand SailGP Team following their Olympic […]
Talk with two time J70 World Champion tactician, Victor Diaz
Team Relative Obscurity won the J70 2021 World Championship in Marina del Rey. We got a chance to catch up with their tactician, Victor Diaz de Leon, about their victory. Relative Obscurity’s team is comprised of skipper Peter Duncan, tactician Victor Diaz de Leon, trimmer Willem van Waay, and bow Morgan (Truby) Trubovich. In regards […]
Doyle Team Riders head to Moth Worlds in Malcesine, Italy
With one week until the Moth World Championships the fleet of Moth sailors from around the globe are set to descend on Lake Garda. Doyle Sails has a strong team of riders, including Phil Robertson, Kyle Langford, Tom Johnson and Nina Curtis who will be travelling straight from the SailGP Denmark event to Malcesine. Newcomer […]
Olympians return to New Zealand SailGP team in Denmark
AARHUS, DENMARK – 18 August 2021 – The New Zealand SailGP Team’s Olympians made a successful return to SailGP today as they hit the water for their first training session in Aarhus ahead of the ROCKWOOL Denmark Sail Grand Prix (August 20-21). Peter Burling, Blair Tuke, Josh Junior and Andy Maloney have all re-joined the […]
Doyle powered Stark Raving Mad IX wins Safe Harbour Race Weekend
Safe Harbor Race Weekend 2021 Published by Scuttlebutt on August 15th, 2021 The inaugural Safe Harbor Race Weekend, held August 13-15 in Newport, R.I., is now in the history books and has made an indelible mark in the log books of 46 sailing teams from around New England and across the country who competed in it. […]
A most robust pedigree..
Published with permission from Seahorse Magazine, featuring in August edition titled ‘A most robust pedigree’ by Ivor Wilkins. “It began with laying down one Kevlar thread at a time using a converted ballpoint pen… today things are a little different”. – Richard Bouzaid Twenty years ago, in an old-school Auckland sail loft, Doyle Sails’ Richard […]
Winners are grinners at J70 Worlds in Marina del Rey, California
Doyle Sails powered teams took the top two positions again at J70 World Championships this week at the California Yacht Club, Marina del Rey with light summer breeze which saw 62 teams sail in 8 races. RELATIVE OBSCURITY came out on top with 42 points through the series, four points ahead of MIDLIFE CRISIS in […]
HALBTROCKEN 4.5 wins Alexela ORC World Championships in Estonia
Today was the best sailing day yet in the Alexela ORC World Championship 2021, with the fleet sailing two final windward/leeward courses where HALBTROCKEN 4.5 secured first place in both races, ensuring they were crowned the overall 2021 ORC World Champions. The final day of racing was where the 2021 ORC World Champions were decided […]
J70 Worlds, Jud Smith on Doyle Structured Luff jibs
J70 Worlds Jud Smith on Doyle Structured Luff jibs | The J70 World Championships are set for action, with racing starting on Wednesday local time in California. The world championship are hosted this year by the California Yacht Club and will be sailed on the waters of Santa Monica Bay. 62 crews will be out […]
Halbtrocken 4.5 win first race of the Alexela ORC World Championships in Estonia
Halbtroken 4.5 win first race of the Alexela ORC World Championships in Estonia. The first race has seen crews battling a range of conditions for 24 hours during their first 200 mile offshore race. Conditions were varied with portions of the race reaching in twenty knots to sailing upwind in tricky, light airs. Halbtrocken 4.5, […]
Successful season for Paul Zabetakis’ Swan 42 Impetuous
Dr. Paul Zabetakis, Vice Commodore of the New York Yacht Club and owner of Swan 42 Impetuous has had one of the most successful seasons sailing in his 15 years of racing the class. Doyle Sails Newport expert and sailor Alex Clegg, has been sailing with the team for a number of years and has […]
Stu Bannatyne, onboard Warrior Won for the Transpac 2021
Warrior Won has worked hard on developing their sail program with offshore sailing legend Stu Bannatyne, from Doyle Sails New Zealand working with Chris and his team to deliver the ultimate sail package and boost in performance. Stu talks through his involvement with the Warrior Won programme sharing how he transfers his wealth of knowledge […]
Doyle powered J70’s take all three podium spots at Pre Worlds
Forty-four teams tuned up at the Pre-World Championship over the weekend with breeze in the high teens on day one and slightly softer conditions on day two. Bruce Golison won with his crew of Steve Hunt, Erik Shampain and Jeff Reynolds on board “Midlife Crisis” representing the San Diego Yacht Club. The crew managed to […]