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 […]
FUSION POWER : How Oyster Supercharged its 885 model
Full story from BOAT International here An experienced owner dialled up the race credentials of Oyster’s comfortable 27-metre to create the 885GT. Elaine Bunting discovers a winning combination After four years of work, this is the moment of truth for the new Oyster 885GT. It has been designed and built to thrill as the company’s quickest yacht, and is […]
Doyle Sails and Royal Akarana Yacht Club kick off a new partnership.
Okahu Bay has been a place of celebration this week as the new Doyle Sails and Royal Akarana Yacht Club major partnership kicks into gear, showcasing Doyle Sails’ commitment to the local sailing fleets and events in New Zealand. For more than four decades, Doyle Sails has been a devoted supporter of New Zealand clubs […]
Elite fleet set to contest Nationals in Newcastle
02/04/2024 // by Mark Rothfield More information: sailfest.com.au An elite fleet of offshore racing thoroughbreds is assembling at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club (NCYC) this week ahead of the Australian Yachting Championships starting Friday, April 5, as part of the annual Newcastle SailFest Regatta. Included will be a dozen TP52s, the largest ever gathering of these grand-prix […]
DOYLE-POWERED GELLICEAUX REIGNS SUPREME AT ST BARTHS BUCKET
Doyle-powered Gelliceaux reigns supreme at the St Barths Bucket Regatta. The newly launched Southern Wind 108 claimed victory in the L’Esprit 1 Class as well as the prestigious St Barth’s Bucket Trophy after being crowned the overall winner in her maiden event. The overall trophy is awarded to the yacht that prevails in the class with the closest, […]
Advice on making an Atlantic crossing from people who have done it
Written by Elaine Bunting for Yachting World // March 18th 2024 Things have changed in the bluewater cruising world, as Elaine Bunting discovered meeting crews who who just took on an Atlantic crossing in Saint Lucia. “The moon is waxing and rising later now, so there are magnificent star-spotting opportunities,” the crew of Adina blogged. […]
MATADOR CLAIM ACT 1 of Pallas Capital Gold Cup
Doyle-powered Matador have kicked off the Australian 52 Racing circuit with an overall win at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia event, the first in the Pallas Capital Gold Cup. David Doherty’s team came out on top of the 10 boat fleet, while also claiming 1st in IRC as well. Only 6 points separated the […]