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MATT BRIDGE JOINS DOYLE NEW ZEALAND AS SUPERYACHT COORDINATOR 

Matt's extensive knowledge of the superyacht industry, his understanding of the processes that need to happen to ensure a satisfied customer, and his ability to get the work done have led him to join the Doyle New Zealand Team. 

Matt and Quinny are the key superyacht contacts at Doyle New Zealand. The latest Dubois 52 meter, Red Dragon, was just suited with Stratis GPc Sails from Doyle New Zealand. Working with Peter Wilson, the owner’s representative, and the team at Alloy Yachts, Quinny and the New Zealand Superyacht Team pulled off an impressive delivery of perfect sails for a perfect yacht. Next up are the sails for the Phillippe Briand 120’ Performance Sloop and new working sails in Stratis for the Superyacht Alithia.

27,000 SQUARE FEET OF INLAID FIBER

© Mike Hunter

January 16, 2008: Doyle Sailmakers has launched into the new year with one of the largest projects to come from the Stratis^tm manufacturing facility in New Zealand.  

The 52m Red Dragon, the latest Dubois Superyacht from Alloy yachts, had sails fitted and commissioned in January, marking a milestone for Stratis^tm - by far the largest sails produced to date, and by all accounts probably the largest custom inlaid fiber sails produced by anyone in the world.

Since Doyle New Zealand embarked on the Stratis^tm project over five years ago in conjunction with Technology New Zealand , Doyle New Zealand has produced over 2,000 racing and cruising sails. Stratis^tm  sails have been exported to almost every country with Doyle Sailmakers locations worldwide purchasing the sails in either completed form or as a blank sail membrane to be finished with their own personal touch.

The total Stratis^tm membranes on board Red Dragon account for over 27,000 square feet of sail area – an impressive feat by anyone's standards, with the reacher alone coming in at just over 8,500 square feet.

New Zealand innovation products are always at the forefront of the marine industry, and the Stratis^tm Membrane Sails from Doyle New Zealand are being selected by a very high percentage of the new and existing Superyachts being produced due to the weight savings, performance increases and benefits of a sail that can be specifically engineered to address the exact load path on each corner of the sail. Every specific fiber sandwiched between the polyester or mylar laminates is engineered from propriety software and then mapped to a fully automated manufacturing process. Various fibers such as vectran, carbon fiber and kevlar are selected dependant on the owner's requirements.

Super Maxi Maximus also selected exclusively GPx Stratis^tm Membrane sails for their bid to compete in the 2007 Sydney to Hobart race, but unfortunately Maximus had to withdraw prior to the race start with keel problems.  

Join the revolution and contact your local Doyle loft to discuss the right Stratis^tm sail for your superyacht! 

DOYLE SAILMAKERS HEAD DESIGNER, RICHARD BOUZAID, TO JOIN ETNZ 2009 AMERICA'S CUP CAMPAIGN

The Bouzaid name is iconic with sailing in New Zealand beginning with Richard’s grandfather who started a sailmaking company in the early 1920s through the generations to Richard, whose sailing resumé continues the Bouzaid reputation as an outstanding yachting family.

Richard will take up his leadership role with Emirates Team New Zealand in January 2008. Richard will also be able to continue to assist with special projects for Doyle Sailmakers.

With the introduction of a redesigned AC class, Emirates Team New Zealand is looking to add a new perspective to their sail design program.

Richard commented: "The new class of yacht presents many challenges to mounting a successful campaign and will require a lot of innovative designers and yachtsmen to work closely together. I am excited by the prospect and look forward to contributing to the team.”

Richard brings to ETNZ the same experience and know-how that he has brought to the Doyle Sail Group for the past 12 years. His sailing experience includes 2 America’s Cups, 3 Volvo Round the World races and World Championships in various classes.

MALTESE FALCON FEATURED ON 60 MINUTES

DOYLE SAILMAKERS SUPERYACHT TEAM EXPANDS

Simon’s role within Doyle Sailmakers Superyacht team will include providing global customer service and support, and consulting with the design and engineering departments.  

“We are thrilled that Simon is back with Doyle Sailmakers,” said Robbie Doyle. “He will be a great addition to our Superyacht team.”

Doyle Sailmakers – Better Engineered Sails. The engineers at Doyle Sailmakers are known for innovative solutions to the high loads and special challenges of superyacht sails.  

To contact Simon Lacey, send an email to: slacey@doylesails.com. 

SPIRIT OF BERMUDA ARRIVES IN BERMUDA

MIRABELLA V AND MALTESE FALCON FACE OFF

Photo Courtesy Perini Navi

James Scott-Anderson, a J-class tactician, was on board Mirabella V reporting for BYM News. James reported that "Once [the main] was up, the number two jib was unfurled and we had about 10 to 18 knots of breeze and were sailing upwind on a close reach with the wind at 75 degrees apparent. The Falcon was about quarter of a mile from of us. We were heeling 15 degrees which was very comfortable sailing, but the speed was surprising. We were doing 15 to 16 knots and this was just on GPS data. Once we settled in, we found that we were able to match the Falcon’s speed – a big surprise even though this point of sail is not the Falcon’s best. It was nonetheless a great thing, as her hull length and sail area is greater than Mirabella’s." To read more of James' account of the sail, click here.  

Photo Courtesy Perini Navi

Tom Perkins reported that "the wind never exceeded 10 knots for the two-race series, with the average wind speed about six knots. Our toughest competitor was the Ed Dubois-designed Squall, which took first to our second in the first race, but then second to our tie-breaking first in the second race. We were the fastest around the course on both days, and everyone was amazed at Falcon's ability to point as high as any of the other yachts - and with good VMG, too. It was a wonderful first race for us, as we have many ideas for going faster. As I write, we're sailing through the Straits of Bonifacio at 18 knots." For complete results, click here. 

DOYLE SAILS SPONSORS PERINI NAVI CUP 2006

For more information on the Perini Navi Cup 2006, click here.

ONE SAILMAKER STANDS OUT AT OPERA HOUSE CUP REGATTA

The Opera House Cup Regatta is an all-wooden, single-hulled classic boat regatta started in 1973. Boats carrying Doyle sails have won 6 out of the past 6 famed Opera House Cup Regattas in Nantucket harbor. This year was no different, with the Alerion Owl winning overall.  

Zingara, also carrying Doyle sails, won the Spirit of Tradition Class and came in second overall. The 12-meter Valiant, with a complete inventory of Doyle sails, won the 12-meter class and placed 6th overall. Similarly, in 2005, Doyle sails powered the winners of the Spirit of Tradition class, the 12-meter class, the Alerion class, and overall.

Complete race results.

For more information on the Opera House Regatta, click here. 

Sailing on Valiant, 2006 Opera House Cup Regatta

CAPTIVITY VIES FOR RESULTS (AND NAME RECOGNITION)

MALTESE FALCON COMPLETES FIRST SAIL TRIAL

Photo Courtesy Perini Navi

DOYLE SAILMAKERS EXPANDS INTO TURKEY

MALTESE FALCON LAUNCHED

Photo Credit: Giuliano Sargentini and Emilio Bianchi

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For photos of the mast stepping in 'Lectronic Latitude, click here.

February 15, 2006: Mirabella V is the largest single masted yacht in the world. To view photos of Mirabella V sailing recently in Antigua, click here. 

Mirabella V is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the world's largest sail and the world's tallest mast. Mirabella V's 300 foot mast required sails 3.5 times larger than any sails every built. For more information on how DOYLE Sailmakers designed and built Mirabella V's sails, click here. 

Mirabella V website

Read a Mirabella V article in Ocean Navigator

SKANDIA RECORD BREAKING AGAIN!!

Report courtesy of Bindy Lockhart

October 13, 2005: On Sunday October 9 2005, Skandia the Australian super-maxi, skippered by owner Grant Wharington, together with a mixture of his Skandia-Wild Thing crew and the Italian-based Sailing Planet crew led by Furio Benussi and Stefano Spangaro took 21 minutes off the record for the Barcolana Yacht race, a 12.5 mile dash in the Gulf of Trieste in the Adriatic Sea.

Skandia, assisted by the notorious "Bora", Trieste's famous wind, completed the course in 58 minutes 21 seconds. With over 850 boats on the start line (an impressively "disappointing" number for this race where 1,200 is a much more respectable number), the Barcolana is a race like no other; a true celebration of the sea with overwhelming support from the local community who sail alongside numerous international entrants.

With a crew of only 6 Australian Wild Thing's, most of those on board were local Italian talent, flown in from far and wide including Italy's AC challenges and other professional syndicates worldwide. The win, and the record breaking, was particularly emotional for Furio Benussi and Stefano Spangaro - 37 years ago their fathers had organized the first "Barcolana" (known as the Autumn Cup). The support of the local community was obvious as they crowded onto the dock hour after hour to offer their congratulations.

"This place is just amazing," said Wharington, "the race has enormous support from the entire community, and we have been looked after so well. The passion of the place really takes over. We have had many, many people from all walks of life on board to have a look and a chat over the last few days, in addition to a number of charity sailings Sailing Planet organized with us - the enthusiasm and desire of these people to take part in the regatta, one way or another, is overwhelming. The fact that we managed to smash the record and make a real impact has been an added bonus - Trieste has been a fantastic experience for us all."

For more information on the yacht, the crew and the events: wildthingyachting.com.au