It is no longer enough for an ambitious sailmaker to fil its ranks with famous names – to rule the world these days they have to be current stars of the sport. Something Doyle Sails ‘recruiters’ are very aware of…

Tracking parallel with a continuous process of technological development, Doyle Sails has made a huge human investment in sailing expertise and achievement, which in turn, has earned a seat at the top table when major new projects are planned.

This reflects a determined strategy to develop and produce top quality products along with bringing top quality intelligence and input to the entire programme, from conception to design to performance on the water, based on personal experience at the highest levels of the sport.

“The calibre of people wearing the Doyle brand has never been stronger and we have been steadily growing that over the past five or six years and will continue to do so moving forward,” says Doyle Sails CEO Mike Sanderson.

This human investment lies at the heart of the company’s culture and is embodied in its ‘By Sailors for Sailors’ credo. A sample poll of a dozen Doyle people across lofts around the world and spanning a wide age range supports the claim. Between them they represent a repository of experience and achievement including:

• 12 America’s Cup campaigns;
• 30 Volvo Ocean Race circumnavigations (more than 1 million nautical miles);
• 31 world championship medals from dinghies to maxis;
• 1 Olympic gold medal;
• 2 Youth…