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 […]
Empowering Female Leadership: Emma Hendy navigating the path to excellence
As a premium brand primarily focused on the superyacht and grand prix market, performance is the critical matrix in all facets of the Doyle Sails operation. Every project relies on the best possible contribution of all its constituent parts – design, materials, manufacture, sailing skill – to produce winning performance on the water. “As a […]
ST BARTHS BUCKET 2024 | A DOYLE SHOWCASE
Renowned as one of the most prestigious Superyacht regattas in the world, the St Barths Bucket consistently attracts a spectacular fleet and is set to return later this month. With more than half of the fleet powered by Doyle Sails, we hope to see the successful results of years gone by continue. Since 1986, the […]
Doyle Sails IRELAND Expansion with Nin O’Leary at the Helm.
Nicholas “Nin” O’Leary’s stewardship of Doyle Sails Ireland ensures the brand’s strong presence and support for Irish sailors both locally and internationally. The recent expansion to open Doyle loft locations in Cork and Dublin outlines a significant commitment to providing top-tier expertise and services to local sailors. With Nin O’Leary at the helm and back […]
FIFTH CONSECUTIVE WIN FOR Mateusz Kusznierewicz and Bruno Prada
Doyle-power for the fifth consecutive win for the dream team of Mateusz Kusznierewicz and Bruno Prada at the 2024 Bacardi Cup. Article written by // Bacardi Invitational Cup In a fleet brimming with former Bacardi Cup winners and Star World Champions, maintaining consistency across six races to seize The 97th Bacardi Cup title was never going […]
DOYLE SAILS CONTINUES AS INTERNATIONAL GOLD PARTNER TO CAPE 31
Doyle Sails has reaffirmed its commitment to the Cape31 fleet by extending its support as a Gold Partner for the third consecutive year with the international class association. This partnership highlights the continued growth and popularity of the Cape31 Class, which now boasts fleets in various regions and is poised for further expansion. With a […]
Doyle Design Files // Chris Taylor
Pathways to Success : For young sailors, combining their passion for being on the water with a role within the industry is a dream come true and for the Doyle Sails UKs new recruit Chris Taylor, his new title as Junior Designer is just that. The role allows Chris to join the world renowned Doyle Sails global […]
Doyle Success at Sydney Harbor Regatta
Middle Harbour Yacht Club hosted the Sydney Harbour regatta this last weekend, with a vast number of fleets. The first day of racing saw 18-25 knots of testing conditions with plenty of thrills and spills, and teams were able to have picture perfect conditions with 8-14 knots on Sunday. Doyle-powered results:TP52 1st IRC Zen : Gordon […]
Sailing Sensation ANDREA CASALE from Genoa: A Journey from Optimists to Olympics and Beyond.
Doyle Sails Italy welcomes Grand Prix Italian sailor Andrea Casale to the team of ever-expanding experts, where he is set to join the world-class sales and project management teams. Casale’s vast knowledge and experience in the sailing industry make him an excellent addition to the Doyle Sails Italy team, where he will share his passion […]
RORC Caribbean 600 | Leopard 3 Dare to Dream
Article from RORC // original published here Antigua – Wednesday 21 February, Farr 100 Leopard 3 (MON) skippered Joost Schuijff took Monohull Line Honours in the 2024 RORC Caribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 02 Days 01 Hrs 23 Mins and 18 Secs. Leopard 3 Crew: Joost Schuijff, Chris Sherlock, Mitch Booth, Aaron Reynolds-Lovegrove, […]
No time to relax
(… but still one heck of a finale!) Doyle Sails builds on success with a renewed focus on next-level R&D A stellar showing at the 2023 Maxi World Championships might have been just cause for celebration at Doyle Sails. Instead, the mood of quiet satisfaction was eclipsed by a determination to keep focused on pushing […]
COMPETITION HEATING UP IN CARIBBEAN 600
The Skipper’s Briefing has been completed ahead of the 15th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, starting tomorrow morning in the beautiful Caribbean blue waters of Antigua. A spectacular fleet of 64 boats, ranging from 32ft (9.81m) to 107ft (32.55m) will be on the startline. Over 500 crew from 26 countries will compete in this […]
SOLAR POWERED SAIL-MAKING
Doyle Sails Barbados, the major sail manufacturer in the Caribbean exporting to the world, currently produces more electricity from the photovoltaic array on its buildings than it consumes from making sails and operating the loft.
Doyle success at RPAYC Annual Pittwater Regatta
Doyle Sydney customers see success on and off the water at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s annual Pittwater Regatta 2024 “Our customers and staff had the best weekend on the water, racing in the Pittwater Regatta” says a very chuffed Shane Guanaria of Doyle Sails Sydney “Our apprentice Garth provided fantastic overnight sail service […]