SailGP Inspire relaunches with greater focus on inclusivity and diversity
10,000 young people to be inspired by 2025 through SailGP’s youth and community program LONDON – March 1, 2021 – SailGP Inspire – the global league’s community, education and outreach initiative – will relaunch in Bermuda at the opening event of SailGP Season 2 with an increased focus on inclusivity and diversity. The program aims to leave […]
A delivery aboard Rio 100
A college student skips school for a once-in-a-lifetime offshore delivery aboard a supermaxi racing yacht. It was 0300, and I was on the helm of one of the fastest monohull racing yachts on Earth; the Bakewell-White-designed supermaxi racing yacht Rio 100. With a reef in the main, a small jib set and a large reaching […]
Doyle Sails partners with the Akarana Sailing Academy The Royal Akarana Yacht Club (RAYC) is excited to announce a three year partnership agreement with world-renowned sailmaker Doyle Sails, commencing in April, 2021. Doyle Sails has been a long-time supporter of sailing globally, and the partnership agreement with RAYC will recognise Doyle Sails being the “Official […]
Doyle Sails Australia | Proud to be Australian Made
There is no other sailmaker in Australia with more combined experience and a larger loft network than Doyle Sails – they’re also the only sailmakers building high end Grand Prix and Superyacht sails for Australian sailors in Australia. The differences don’t stop with their Australian Made sails – each and every loft is owned and […]
Sometimes only the (very) best will do…
SailGP is one part of the latest inroads Doyle Sails is making in the field of ultra-high sailing performance. Doyle Sails’ selection as official sailmaker to SailGP represents a significant step in the brand’s steady rise to international prominence in the past several years and reflects a cornerstone aspect of the company’s philosophy. Under the leadership of CEO Mike Sanderson since 2017, the emphasis […]
Doyle dominate 2021 Bacardi Invitational Regatta
MIAMI, FLA (13 March, 2021) – An overwhelming display of dominance from defending champions Mateusz Kusznierewicz/Bruno Prada (POL) made Bacardi Cup history, as according to event knowledge, never before has a team recorded an all-win scorecard. Today Kusznierewicz/Prada wrapped up their assault to defend their title by claiming two more race wins to walk away […]
LOFT PROFILE: Doyle Sails Victoria
Perched on the bustling foreshore of Port Melbourne lies Doyle Sails Victoria. Established by iconic Australian sailor Col Anderson, the loft spanning 600 sqm’s prides itself on having a close-knit team of passionate sailors and sail makers, including Col’s son Blake, dedicated to making a diverse range of Australian Made sails for their loyal customers. […]
The Genesis of Morgana
Delivered in December 2020, the Custom RP-NAUTA 100 MORGANA completed her maiden voyage from Cape Town to the Mediterranean Sea 30 days after her departure: a 6900-mile sea trial, confirming the great sailing potential of this yacht, delivered by semi-custom and custom sailing yacht builders Southern Wind and powered by Doyle Sails Italy. “Morgana really […]
Sailing the Magellan strait on 37m superyacht Pumula
Published with permission by Yachting World. Article by Michael van Bregt. For more information, please visit yachtingworld.com ‘A love and hate affair’ is how Michael van Bregt describes sailing through the Magellan strait and around the South of the Americas A voyage around the southern tip of the Americas, will always be a mix of heaven and […]
Sailing Greenland’s frozen frontiers on 90ft modern classic superyacht Acadia
Published with permission by Yachting World. For more information, please visit yachtingworld.com Article by: Toby Hodges. Photo credits: Onne van der Wal These extraordinary photos show Greenland in all its beauty, shot during a unique voyage on Mark Rohr’s 90ft sloop, one which helped spark this owner’s investigations into climate change in the marine environment. Our thirst […]
Doyle powered MC38 ‘Lazy Dog’ in a different league.
Quentin Stewart and Shaun Lane’s Lazy Dog team showed once again they are in a different realm, dropping just one race win from seven starts in the MC38 class’ opening act hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club. Only Chris Way and his Pittwater based Easy Tiger managed to claw one off the 2020 season champions […]
ODIN | Delivering the perfect balance of performance and elegance
After twelve years in Hong Kong, Matt Hanning returned to Sydney with a new plan for sailing. His love for sailing had developed when Matt was invited out with a friend of his in Hong Kong to take part in some cruising and racing, it wasn’t long before the enjoyment and comradery he found with […]
Sean Langman & Jim Cooney on Doyle Structured Luff technology…
Doyle Sails exclusive Structured Luff technology breaks the rules of conventional sailmaking and applies to almost every yacht. Hear two of Australia’s most high profile yacht owners, Sean Langman and Jim Cooney describe the impact the of Structured Luff technology on their campaigns here: Whether you are racing, cruising or anything in between, the […]
Newport’s Community Resilience & Ocean Focus
By focussing on a single region that has existing strong awareness of ocean health, groups in Newport RI are working towards a scaleable solution-oriented model with potential to be exported worldwide. We all know that the health of our oceans is deteriorating and most of us want to do something about it before it’s too […]
A black pearl indeed…
Ordering a new boat for a full offshore race programme narrows the field when it comes to selecting a builder who will ensure that you receive a boat that is both reliable enough as well as fast enough to do the job. In ocean racing the name Black Pearl is synonymous with excellence. This is […]
Doyle Sails Designer Bio | Andrew Lechte
Andrew Lechte’s name is deservedly familiar to many in the sailing industry. Over his long career he has worked as a sail designer and logistics lead on some of the world’s highest profile yacht racing campaigns including several America’s Cups, Olympics and Volvo Ocean Races, just to name a few. Raised in Melbourne, Andrew’s passion […]
Doyle Sails Italy talk about their most rewarding Superyacht projects of 2020: CeFeA and Morgana
Palermo, ITALY – For Doyle Sails Italy, the Superyacht universe has always been one of the most rewarding markets – one where it’s not hard to be continually fascinated by the grandeur, scale and challenge of each and every single project. For the Doyle Sails Italy team, world-renowned experts in this sector, offering supreme service […]
Loft Profile: Doyle Sails Qingdao, China
Doyle Sails China is based in Qingdao which is a coastal city on the Shandong Peninsula in Jiaozhou Bay, China. Ever since playing host to the 2008 Olympics, the city has grown from relative obscurity to China’s powerhouse sailing city known for its world class facilities and events, with a strong presence of sailors, boatbuilders and […]
SailGP confirms second season schedule
SailGP has confirmed the full race schedule for its second season, which will feature eight national teams squaring off in eight events across three continents. The schedule represents an expansion from five events in the league’s inaugural season (2019), and prepares to kick off in Bermuda in less than 100 days after COVID-19 cancelled the […]
Doyle Sails dominate Tanner and Tauranga Cup
Doyle P Class sails have one speed: FAST. Sailors know that when yachts are the same, sails are an opportunity to gain a speed advantage. Doyle Sails are your advantage. Made in New Zealand, available in four designs. The Tanner Cup was raced in the typical onshore sea breeze of up to 20knots with strong outgoing […]