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 […]
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 […]