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.
Phil Bennett
Sail Consultant - UK
Phil Bennett is a Sail Consultant for Doyle Sails (Europe) Ltd. Phil has a lifetime background is sail design and sailmaking, having worked at numerous lofts around the world and in different sectors of yachting. Phil also has a respected background as a sail trimmer onboard some of the most successful racing yachts in the World. He has recently sailed on 6 Metre and 8 Metre yachts, and is mainsail trimmer on board the J Class yacht "Velsheda".
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.
Nicky Octon
Manager - Doyle Sails (Europe) Ltd - "THE" Service Loft
Nicky Octon is the manager of the service and repair facility at Shamrock Quay, Southampton.
She intends to make the Southampton loft “The” loft for Service, Repairs and Laundry of sails.
As a joint owner with her husband of “NJOS” a Corby 35 racing yacht based in Southampton, she appreciates the quick turnaround of sail repairs for Racing yachts and also the benefits of the winter service and Laundry of sails for both Racing and Cruising Yachts.
