Robbie Doyle
Robbie Doyle, an America's Cup veteran, Olympian and former Vice President of Hood Sailmakers, founded Doyle Sailmakers in 1982
Robbie's background in Applied Physics from Harvard University further enhanced the young sailmaking company. It was the revolution in the scientific understanding of low speed foils that led to the design of the now famous winged keel. Working with the same Delft University team and flow programs that led to this breakthrough keel, Doyle Sailmakers was able to develop and apply the principal of Elliptical Aerodynamic Loading to sail shapes.
Simon Lacey
Superyacht Manager -
Doyle UK
As Superyacht Manager at Doyle Sails UK, Simon’s extensive knowledge and long term experience on Superyacht sails is key to the success Doyle UK can bring to any Superyacht Project.
Prior to Joining Doyle UK, Simon worked as Captain on both the J Class, ‘Velsheda’ and more recently on the Vitter’s yacht ‘Ghost’. His experience in the sailmaking industry though dates back to the late 80’s and early nineties when Simon was responsible for design at Hood’s Lymington loft. Simon took this design knowledge to further a successful career in Super Yachts for 12 years as both crew and later Captain.
Simon’s prime responsibility at Doyle UK is for orders on yachts over 80 feet. To insure the customer receives the perfect sails, Simon works closely with Doyle Sail Designers in both Salem, USA and Doyle NZ in Auckland to achieve the perfect match of materials and tailoring to suit not only your Rig but your cruising or racing plans ahead.
slacey@doylesails.co.uk 
Phil Bennett
Managing Director -
Doyle UK
Phil Bennett is Managing Director of Doyle Europe Ltd, based in Shamrock Quay, Southampton. Phil has a lifetime background is sail design and sailmaking, having worked at numerous lofts around the world and in different sectors of yachting (Ocean and inshore cruising, racing and One Design).
Phil also has a respected background as a sail trimmer onboard some of the most successful racing yachts in the World. He currently sails 6 Metre and 8 Metre yachts, and is mainsail trimmer on board the J Class yacht "Velsheda".
The UK Loft has supplied high tech sails for all types of yacht from Etchells to Superyachts. Notable recent successes are winning sails in the 8 Metre Class and outstanding spinnakers for J Class yachts of 10,000 square feet!
His background enables him to offer you the very best technical advice on what you need for cruising and racing.
info@doylesails.co.uk 
Richard Bouzaid
Head Designer (Director)
The Bouzaid name is well known throughout the world's sailing fraternity. Richard's grandfather, Leo Bouzaid also started a sailmaking company in the early 1920's. His father Chris learned the trade from the grass roots up, continuing through when the company was involved in a merger in the 1970's with an international group. As head designer at Doyle NZ and Doyle international, Richard's experience aboard winning Volvo 60 yachts, America's Cup yachts and most One Design classes has significant advantages for the Doyle NZ customer. Richard is one of the world's leading sail designers and his technical know-how and experience in winning designs extends through both the local keelboat and international racing arenas. Richard also offers thousands of miles of offshore cruising experience to the offshore sailor, so no matter what the needs his experience will be of benefit.
