Doyle Sails: November 2022 Newsletter - Les Voiles de St Tropez, Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and more

by Doyle Sails 17 Nov 2022 00:58 NZDT 17 November 2022

Where it all begins - Auckland P Class Championships - November 12-13 2022, Wakatere Boating Club © Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com/nz

DOYLE-POWERED YACHTS WIN THREE OUT OF FOUR DIVISIONS AT THE 2022 LES VOILES DE ST TROPEZ | The final day of the 34^th Les Voiles de St Tropez ended slightly earlier than expected after the race committee called off racing due to the lack of wind. After four days of racing in one of the most spectacular parts of the world, it was Doyle-powered yachts that secured the victory in three out of four divisions.

DOYLE SAILS IMPLEMENTS SOFT PLASTIC RECYCLING | We are on a journey to do our part, starting with changes around our Auckland based loft. Every surface arrives to our Stratis plant with a blue LDPE backing to protect it as it is first laid on the floor ready for the plotting and the lamination process. Up until now, this has been a non-recyclable waste product of our Stratis manufacturing process. Read more >>

DOYLE SAILS CONTINUES TO SUPPORT YOUTH SAILING | The New Zealand School Holidays have arrived, welcoming a surge of sailors into the Royal Akarana Sailing Academy, with more than more than 250 sailors expected on the water over the two weeks. Read More >>

JANET DOYLE, THE LADY BEHIND THE LEDGEND | This year as Doyle Sails celebrates forty years of sailmaking excellence; we look back to the humble Massachusetts beginnings. When Robbie Doyle founded Doyle Sails in 1982 – he couldn’t have done it without his leading lady, Janet. Read More >>

DOYLE POWERED APRRENTICESHIPS PROVIDING PATHWAYS TO SAILING SUCCESS | Doyle Sails New Zealand has the pleasure of welcoming upwards of ten new apprentices each year, some with the goal of making use of the sail making skill set to further their career in sailing as Mike did, others to join a profession of like-minded people, who often share a passion for the water // Read more here

MOMO ARE THE INTERNATIONAL SIX METRE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS | Momo is the newest Six Metre in the fleet, having been launched earlier this year, and her team of owner/helm Dieter Schoen, Markus Wieser, Dirk De Ridder, Ross Halcrow and Victor Marino Prieto have already made their mark on the class. Read More >>

ANOTHER STANDOUT PERFORMANCE BY DOYLE SAILS AT THE MAXI YACHT ROLEX CUP 2022. | Ranger has won the Kohler Cup as the top-ranked team this year. A well-deserved title after winning the Saint Barth’s Bucket on their debut as a new team, taking 3rd at The Superyacht Cup Palma, and completed with 2nd at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Read More >>

DOYLE SAILS x RNZYS BAG COLLAB The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Doyle Sails are proud to release our joint limited-edition ‘A Circular Story’ luggage range of eco-friendly clutches, tote bags and gear bags – repurposed from Doyle’s New Zealand-made sails and recycled sail making materials to create a statement line of bags by sailors, for sailors. Read More >>

DOYLE SAILS SWEDISH MOTH CHAMPIONSHIP a close battle between Phil Robertson, Dave Gilmour and Kyle Langford where the lead was constantly changing and it wasn’t until the final upwind of the 3 lap course that Robertson edged ahead to take his 4th bullet of the championships and to secure the title. READ MORE >>

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With hourly rates higher than ever, positions are available for Junior sailmakers through to Experienced, where you will have the chance to work with an internationally recognized team at the Doyle Sails Superyacht and Grand Prix manufacturing hub in Auckland, New Zealand.

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