THE RULE OF ARAGON
TIDE Magazine // Issue 12 Owner Karin van Leeuwen and Skipper Tom Rohde Pearce reveal why they chose to sail the 94’ Southern Wind sloop through one of the toughest sea routes on earth, straight from New Zealand to Patagonia – and how it went“The night we arrived in Patagonia was the toughest,” Karin van […]
RAGTIME RETURNS
4 March 2025 // Written by John Macfarlane for Boating New Zealand Magazine One of the most famous New Zealand keelers is Ragtime, designed and built by the late John Spencer and launched in 1965 as Infidel. A long-time resident of West Coast America, Ragtime inspired a whole generation of downwind flyers for the famous […]
ST BARTHS BUCKET 2025
Light air conditions made for a challenging week of racing with tactics onboard critical to keeping momentum. With many Doyle Sails experts in St Barth’s, the support for Doyle-powered yachts was second to none.Doyle Sails has earned a reputation for meticulous engineering, superior construction quality, and cutting-edge technology; solidifying Doyle Sails as the sailmaker of […]
Doyle Sails Gold Cup 2024-2025: Highlights, Victories, and a Vision for the Next Season
Royal Akarana Press Release 15/03/2025 As the Doyle Sails Gold Cup series draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on a fantastic season. Spanning five thrilling races from September 2024 to February 2025, the series brought together over 30 boats from across the region, a truly encouraging sign for the future of keelboat sailing. […]
DOYLE SAILS CELEBRATES SOUTHERN WIND SPIRIT IN THE SWISS ALPS
Doyle Sails is proud to celebrate with another adventure with Southern Wind. The 2025 Winter Rendezvous, which took place in early March against the breathtaking backdrop of Verbier, Switzerland. Doyle Sails shares the same dedication to performance, innovation, and the unique camaraderie that defines the Southern Wind family. “Southern Wind may set the stage, but […]
Tschüss 2 wins RORC Caribbean 600 Overall
Republished from Caribbean 600 Offical Website Doyle powered Volvo 70 Tschüss 2 has claimed overall win in the 2025 RORC Caribbean 600, full article below : Tschüss 2 © Tim Wright/RORC The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to announce that Volvo 70 Tschüss 2 (USA), owned by Christian Zugel and co-skippered by Johnny Mordaunt, […]
Robbie Doyle: forwards towards the unknown
Unlike with colleague Jud Smith, there is indeed more than one ‘Robbie’* in the sailing world, but there’s only one who gave his name to a now iconic yellow sailmaking logo. And so I can’t call him ‘Doyle’, says Carol Cronin, or you’ll think I’m talking about the global company instead of a New Englander […]
Stronger together
…but Doyle Sails will continue to compete against its former arch rivals Written by Ivor Wilkins for Seahorse March 2025 Sustained growth, vigorous and innovative development and strong performance in the grand prix and superyacht sectors have led to private equity giant Oakley Capital adding Doyle Sails to its North Technology Group of companies. The […]
Doyle Sails Newport | Awarded Leaders in Manufacturing
Doyle Sails Newport was founded in 2020 by Alex Clegg, and brothers Rob and Dave MacMillan, the loft offers excellent facilities and expertise to serve the local and international yachting community. Cameron Appleton joined the leadership team in 2024, bolstering their squad of sail experts. Led by Paul Tingle, the sailmakers at Doyle bring decades of experience to their […]
DOYLE-POWERED OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN SUPER YACHT RACING
Auckland played host to an exciting week of superyacht racing with the Millennium Cup Superyacht Regatta taking center stage in the City of Sails. Doyle Sails was proud to partner with the New Zealand Sailing Trust (NZST) to create pathways for young sailors, offering them the opportunity to experience the thrill of superyacht racing. Through […]
DOYLE SAILS PARTNERS WITH WAVEWELLNESS FOR SUPERYACHT CREW
Behind every extraordinary superyacht is a team of dedicated crew members who work tirelessly to ensure a picture-perfect holiday (or regatta!) for their guests. Yet, the demands of life at sea—long hours, isolation, and high-pressure environments—can take a significant toll on their mental and physical wellbeing. Often these struggles have been overlooked by the industry, leaving […]
Doyle Sails Palma is excited to welcome Ben Fletcher as their new Service Manager.
As a year-round hub for Superyacht and Grand Prix sailing, Palma is a bustling centre of activity, home to many Doyle Sails customers. With 35 years of experience in the sailmaking industry, Ben brings extensive knowledge and expertise to the team. His career began in 1990 with a sailmaking apprenticeship in Sydney, Australia, and since […]
DOYLE-POWERED YACHTS DOMINATE ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART
Doyle-powered yachts continue to dominate offshore yachting in this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, with Christian Beck’s LawConnect securing line honours for the second year in a row and Celestial V70, chartered by CYCA Commodore Sam Haynes claiming the prestigious Tattersall Cup, awarded to the overall winner of the race. Both yachts boast full […]
A TOUCH OF NORDIC COOL | SØRVIND
Article from Tide Magazine, Issue THREEWORDS: JACK GIFFORD | IMAGES: SOUTHERN WIND Built in Cape Town for a Norwegian with a lifelong passion for sailing, 105ft Sørvind is the fifth unit of the successful SW105 mini-series – the result of a solid collaboration between Southern Wind, Nauta Design and Farr Yacht Design. The order came in early […]
LUKE PORTER AT THE HELM OF DOYLE SAILS HALIFAX
Doyle Sails Halifax is now under new ownership, with UK-born Luke Porter at the helm. Luke, an experienced sailor, has acquired the Doyle Sails loft in Halifax and plans to expand services throughout the Canadian Atlantic region. The existing team of sailmakers, Brad and Grant, will continue to ensure a smooth transition for our customers. […]
THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO THE SAILGP CHAMPIONSHIP
20 NOVEMBER 2024 // Republished from SailGP SailGP is a nation versus nation, close-to-shore, high speed, high tech racing series like no other. This global sports championship combines cutting-edge tech, iconic global venues, elite athletes and record-breaking speeds to create the most exciting racing on water. Founded by Russell Coutts and Larry Ellison in 2018, […]
DOYLE-POWERED DANGERZONE SNAGS THE YOUNG 88 NORTHERN OWNERS CHAMPIONSHIP
On Sunday, 10 November 2024, ten highly competitive Young 88 yachts assembled for the Young 88 Northern Owners Championship, hosted by Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. Dangerzone, the defending champion, led by owner/skipper Harry Thurston and powered by Doyle Sails, returned to the water with their 2023 title on the line and a reputation to uphold. Thurston […]
A SAILING LEGACY | KOKOMO
Republished from TIDE | Issue 10 WORDS SAMUEL JEFFERSONIMAGES CHRIS HUGHES + CORY SILKEN Super-sized, fast and sleek – this is the story of a Superyacht born from two legendary minds and one historic yard; a story which isn’t ending any time yet. We get the inside track from her current owner and Captain. Every yacht has […]
MAXIMUS | THE OCEAN GLADIATOR
WORDS SAM FORTESCUEIMAGES ORIOL ESTEVE + GUY FLEURY Meet the Superyacht that manages to both dominate at regattas and boast the latest in onboard luxury You might have thought that the era of watching men battle for sport died with the Romans. But you’d be wrong. Last year, Vitters shipyard delivered a striking 59m ketch […]
DOYLE SAILS WELCOMES JONO SWAIN TO THE FOLD
Ocean racing expert Jono Swain has recently come on board with Doyle Sails Newport to bolster their dynamic sales team. Swain is a prominent figure in the Ocean Race circuit, having sailed around the world five times. His journeys include: – 2012 with Puma Ocean Racing – 2008 on Telefonica Blue – 2005 with Movistar – 2000 with Team […]