Doyle-powered yachts dominate Noakes Sydney to Southport Race
The overall winner for the 2024 Noakes Sydney to Gold Coast race was Mark and Louis Ryckmans onboard their Doyle-powered Class 40 “Volstar Yeah Baby”. The duo have been racing together for over 20 years and this has been their first major coastal victory which they happily credit to their entire crew along with Shane Guanaria, […]
Harrison Hill Doyle Sails New Zealand Project Manager
Harrison Hill joined Doyle Sails in 2017 as an apprentice sailmaker. After completing his apprenticeship, he has continually sought new opportunities to advance within the company, recently stepping into a new role as a Project Manager for the loft network, gaining deeper insight into the operations of the Doyle Sails group. “I chose sailmaking because […]
NTG ADDS DOYLE SAILS AND QUANTUM SAILS TO ITS ROSTER OF BEST-IN-CLASS BRANDS
Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails will sit alongside other NTG brands, including North Sails and Southern Spars North Technology Group (NTG) continues to expand its family of best-in-class marine brands by adding two of the world’s most respected sailmakers, Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails. As part of NTG’s diverse portfolio of world class businesses operating […]
How Doyle Sails became the sailmaker of choice to Clarisse Crémer’s Vendée Globe challenge
1 August 2024 – Vendée Globe (Tip and Shaft publication) Doyle Sails have not traditionally been linked to the IMOCA class but with more Doyle-powered high performance Grand Prix yachts around the world than ever before the success and performance of Doyle Sails is hard to ignore, especially amongst French skippers. After contributing to Alex Thomson’s second place […]
Doyle-powered “Amadeus V” secured the Alfred E. Loomis Trophy
Doyle-powered “Amadeus V” secured the Alfred E. Loomis Trophy, clinching 1st place in the St. Davids Lighthouse Division 3 at the recent Newport Bermuda Race, marking a significant achievement for owner Jay Turchetta. Turchetta acquired the 2013 XP38 in 2015 and undertook an extensive refit, including equipping the yacht with a new set of Doyle […]
Doyle Sails ITALY welcomes Francesco de Vita to their team
Doyle Sails Italy welcomes the top level sailor Francesco de Vita to their team, adding to their already experienced staff of sailor and sailmakers. Francesco, hailing from a sailing family in Napoli, began sailing at a young age and progressed through various international sailing classes. At 18, he joined the Italian armed Sport Group, leading […]
SPANISH Success at SailGP
Spain has stunned top teams Australia and New Zealand to steal the Season 4 Championship title in an action filled Grand Final finish on the iconic San Francisco Bay. Diego Biotin’s team scraped into the Grand Final after fending off stiff competition from France in fleet racing to nail the start and secure the all-important […]
Doyle-powered Black Pearl claims overall winners at the 2024 Aegean 600.
Doyle-powered Black Pearl claims overall winners at the 2024 Aegean 600. The Aegean 600, organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) with support from Olympic Marine, has seen over three days of intense racing in its 4th edition. The 605-mile course consists of 13 legs and is especially challenging due to the varying Meltemi […]
Structured Luff Downwind EXTENDS THE LEAD
Technology generally progresses not in a smooth upward gradient, but in sudden bursts of inspiration, followed by periods of more linear refinement and development. One such burst took place when Doyle Sails introduced its new Structured Luff Downwind sail at the Sorrento IMA Maxi European Championship in May. Extending the lead. Hap Fauth’s former Maxi […]
Tschüss 2 overall winners at Gotland Runt
Doyle-powered teams claim major places at the 2024 Gotland Runt! The world’s largest annual offshore race “Gotland Runt” starts from Sandhamn this year with upwards of to 250 entries, the start is outside the classic KSSS sailing port of Sandhamn and yachts round the island of Gotland before finishing back in Sandhamn. Gotland Runt was first […]
Carefully tailored – personal service
Renowned Spanish grand prix sailor Victor Mariño is committed to pushing the frontiers of sailmaking design and technology. However he places even greater importance on servicing his clients according to their particular needs…
SOUTHERN WIND RENDEZVOUS
SOUTHERN WIND RENDEZVOUS | The collaboration between Doyle Sails and Southern Wind Yachts highlights the union of two companies deeply passionate about the ocean and elegance. As the XVIII edition of the SW Rendezvous comes to a close, we look back on the stunning venue and the elegant yachts that participated this year. Photo Credit […]
CAMERON APPLETON JOINS Doyle sails newport
NEWPORT, RI | Cameron Appleton, a name is synonymous with high performance sailing, announced his new position today as a Partner of Doyle Sails Newport alongside fellow partners Alex Clegg, Dave MacMillan and Rob MacMillan. The appointment will see Appleton become the Doyle Sails Grand Prix and Superyacht expert in the Newport, RI and greater […]
Doyle Design Files // Travis Meindl
Travis Meindl grew up in Lake Tahoe, a beautiful freshwater lake surrounded by mountains. When he started sailing it was with a youth team of 4 kids and the adult instructor on a Pearson 30, in some small club racing series. Never did Meindl think that these early dabbles into sailing would take him anywhere, in […]
Doyle Design Files // Dave Armitage
Doyle Sails Newport is home to Kiwi-born Doyle Sails designer Dave Armitage. “Armo” who is originally from the ‘City of Sails’ in Auckland, New Zealand, has an impressive career which has seen him sail at all variations of the sport from Optimist, through Lasers, keelboat racing and Match Racing. In 1995 Dave won the America’s […]
Doyle Sails New Zealand Achieves Toitū Enviromark Gold Accreditation for Sustainable Business Practices
Since 1982, Doyle Sails has been synonymous with exceptional quality and innovation, serving our loyal customers worldwide. As a global entity, we acknowledge the significant impact of our business operations on various fronts including our workforce, products, communities, and the environment. The health of the oceans is paramount to our business sustainability, thus propelling us […]
Doyle Sails Design Files // Stefano Nava
In the dynamic world of sailmaking, innovation and expertise are paramount, and Doyle Sails is a testament to both. As a beacon of excellence in the industry, Doyle Sails has consistently pushed the boundaries of technology and design. Amidst this backdrop of continual advancement, a designer’s role becomes crucial, not just in maintaining the company’s […]
Club Swan WINNERS in Tuscany, powered by Doyle Sails
The Swan Tuscany Challenge was a success for Doyle-powered teams in both ClubSwan 36 and ClubSwan50 fleets. Doyle Sails is a major partner of the Club Swan racing fleet and has been at the forefront of design and innovation in the sailmaking industry for over 40 years, most recently with the revolutionary Structured Luff Technology […]
LIBERTY: SW96 successful sea trials
Doyle Sails most recent collaboration with Southern Wind Shipyard has seen the successful sea trials of the SW96, Liberty. The fifth hull in the successful SW96 line splashed in Cape Town in February ahead of the successful sea trials. Liberty was built for an experienced Southern Wind owner looking to alternate comfortable cruising in his family’s company with […]
Doyle Sails joins forces with Ocean Crusaders
At Doyle Sails, we deeply value the importance of our oceans. As sailors, we are intimately connected to the water—it’s our playground, our sanctuary, and a source of endless adventure. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Ocean Crusaders, founded by Ian Thomson in 2010. Inspired by his record-breaking circumnavigation of Australia, Ian […]