Egnot-Johnson and KNOTS Racing Reclaim the Harken New Zealand and Match Racing Championship in a Nail Biter
By Billy Woodworth – RNZYS | January 25th, 2022 3 days of world-class match racing came down to a matter of seconds on finals day at the 2021 Harken New Zealand Match Racing Championships, with 2019 Champions Nick Egnot-Johnson and his KNOTS Racing of Sam Barnett, Zak Merton and Tim Snedden winning in one of the tightest […]
HIGH FIVE FOR COMANCHE
Posted by RORC on 25 JANUARY 2022. High Five – Comanche blasted across the Atlantic from Lanzarote to Grenada in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race to set not only a new race record, but to claim overall victory, line honours, class win and the Yacht Club de France Trophy © James Mitchell/RORC The 30.48m (100ft) VPLP […]
Welcome to Grenada!
Welcome to Grenada – Comanche and L4 Trifork reflect on the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race. For many, the Transatlantic Race is the pinnacle of offshore sailing and often a central focus for sailors and crews looking to break records across an ocean that is repeatedly a tactical minefield with multiple weather systems. Line Honours winner […]
Key West offers the perfect opportunity ahead of 52 Super Series
Austin and Gwen Fragomen, owners of the Interlodge Sailing Team, are currently sitting in top positions heading into day four of the highly competitive Southernmost Regatta in Key West, Florida. After six races, Interlodge IV (2015 Botin 44) has a healthy lead in the ORC division. After six races in the GL52 class, the Doyle […]
GUIDED-MISSILE – COMANCHE SETS RECORD AND WINS IMA TROPHY
Comanche crew celebrate setting a new race record in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race after completing the race to Grenada in record time: 7d 22hrs 1min 4secs ©️ Arthur Daniel/RORC The 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi Comanche, skippered by Mitch Booth, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, winning the magnificent […]
The Story of Martini Racing
Original article courtesy of Ronstan Australia Over the past 20+ years, Tony Cuschieri of Martini Racing has built, or heavily modified a total of 11 sports boats at his factory in Rowville, not far from Ronstan’s Australian head office. Tony’s first boat was an S&S designed Defiance 30, followed by a Beneteau 40.7 he imported […]
Sydney 38 ‘Faster Forward’ takes overall win in ORCV Melbourne to Hobart
Sydney 38 ‘Faster Forward’ takes the handicap win the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria‘s 2021 Melbourne to Hobart. As one of the smallest yachts in the fleet, the Sydney 38, won the ‘West Coaster’ Race on handicap, despite the odds. Matt Fahey and his crew of six sailed Faster Forward across the Derwent River finish […]
The final, line honours battle into Hobart
In the early hours of the 29th December, the Derwent River served a traditional light air finish to the Supermaxi’s vying for line honours in this years Rolex Sydney Hobart. After a 628 mile battle from Sydney, the fleet has faced all weather conditions. Eventually, it was the RP100 Black Jack, sailing under the Monaco […]
Brutal first night of Sydney Hobart, with strong, gusty southerly
UPDATE 0100 // After an initial speedy exit from the Harbour, the past twelve hours have been a hard slog for the fleet into a strong & gusty southerly as the crews made their way down the NSW coast. 55 boats remain in the Fully-Crewed divisions after 16 retirements; 15 in the inaugural Two-Handed division […]
Richard Witzel on ‘Rowdy’ secures J/70 glory
The two day event for the Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 was taken out by Doyle powered J/70 “Rowdy” after a weekend of racing on Biscayne Bay, Miami. Richard Witzel with his team of Carlos Robles, Mark Gauthier and Jud Smith wrapped up the event on 13 points, while Peter Cunningham with his crew of […]
“Best crew in the game”
With only 7 races under their belt, Doyle powered “Deep Blue” a Botin 85, is happy with how things are going. The feedback from Rob MacMillian on their new sails are they are incredibly versatile across the varying wind ranges. Their sails matched with self proclaimed best crew in the game, this boat will be […]
Sydney to Hobart | The great race South
The excitement builds as we etch towards the return of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart race this year after the Boxing Day stalwart was cancelled in 2020 with only one week to go. Those looking to take part in the great race south are in full swing. Undoubtedly, crews, boat captains, owners, volunteers, race committees, and […]
Record turnout expected for the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race
In association with the International Maxi Association (IMA) and the Yacht Club de France, the Royal Ocean Racing Club expects a record turnout for the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race starting on the 8th of January 2022. Doyle powered entries this year include Line Honours favourite, Comanche (CAY), the 100 ft (33m) canting keel Supermaxi, skippered […]
Jordi Calafat joins Doyle Sails
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 […]
SAILGP’S INSPIRE PROGRAM SPEEDS ALONG IMPACTING OVER SIX THOUSAND YOUTH TO DATE
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Zen finds focus in tricky conditions to win Cabbage Tree Island Race
By Cruising Yacht Club of Australia December 6th, 2021 Gordon Ketelbey’s TP52 Zen takes a huge “confidence boost” into the 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, winning her final offshore hit-out before the great race – the Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore’s Cabbage Tree Island Race. Three TP52s led the Fully-Crewed IRC standings after the […]
DOYLE SAILS x LIVE OCEAN | A circular story
After considerable hard work and dedication to create a circular story for Doyle Sails, we’re proud to introduce the limited-edition DOYLE SAILS x LIVE OCEAN | A Circular Story luggage range. The range has been designed in collaboration with the high-profile ocean conservation charity founded by Peter Burling and Blair Tuke and made from repurposed […]
ZEPHYRUS | The new kids on the block
Matt Cole might be a relatively new name on Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour and the new kid on the block, but his family’s love of sailing stems back to Matt’s Grandfather who was one of the founding members of the Glendowie Boating Club in the early 1940s. Matt’s Grandfather also became a stalwart of the Zephyr […]
CLUB RACING | What type of sails are the best for you?
Working out what type of sails are the best for you can sometimes be a confusing journey, but not when you have an expert on hand to talk you through all of the options. For some sailors, club racing means a minimal maintenance jib and main for their after-work race aboard their cruiser/racer. The priority is on enjoyment and ease, with friends […]
A weekend away on the super-stylish pocket cruiser Pink Gin Verde
11 November 2021• Written by Laura Nicholls for Baltic Yachts When waking up in balmy St. Tropez and finding that the water is flat, calm and inviting, with a gentle breeze building, there is no better way to break the mirror-like surface than with the brand-new Café Racer from Baltic Yachts. Here, we get a feel […]