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 […]
AMANDA GAUB WITH DOYLE SAILS SAN DIEGO
Amanda Gaub’s sailing journey began in the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by sailboats and adventurous trips on board various yachts from an Islander 24, a Newport 27, and a Tripp 32. Some of Gaub’s early experiences were defined by exciting weekend trips and day passages, often braving the rough weather of the Pacific Northwest that made each […]
DOYLE SAILS INTERNATIONAL : HARRI WREN
Auckland-based sailor Harri Wren joined Doyle Sails International in April 2022 as the Impact and Experience Manager before progressing into the role of Brand & Operations Manager in late 2022. The newly created role was created to enhance and develop the Doyle brand through customer experience and all the company’s sustainability-focused aspects. Harri, born and […]
DOYLE TEAMS TROPHY HAUL AT LES VOILES SAINT TROPEZ
The magic of Les Voiles was in full force once again for this epic 25th anniversary edition. Boasting weather conditions perfectly tailored to the 250 boats invited to be a part of this grand festival of racing by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez. It was Doyle-powered teams who rose to the top after a week […]
ORC WORLD CHAMPIONS CHOOSE DOYLE SAILS
Doyle-powered VESPER and INTERLODGE IV emerged as world champions after six days of intense inshore and offshore racing, competing against 43 entries featuring top-level sailors from the United States and around the globe. The Maxi’s took advantage of spectacular final conditions, with another win scored by Jim Swartz’s Maxi 72 VESPER over Hap Fauth’s Maxi […]
DOYLE SAILS SELECTED AS THE SAILMAKER FOR NEW MC75
Doyle Sails is excited to announce that it has been selected as the sailmaker for the new MC75, a high performance multihull that offers spacious living and exceptional sailing performance at under 24 meters. Doyle Sails Solent team, has collaborated closely with the owner, Giles Redpath, to choose sails that offer unmatched durability and ease […]