Sibling rivalry or all-out war?

When three major sailmaking brands were retained by a single ownership group, the sailing world struggled to believe it. No marine industry competes against each other with greater vigor, and now they are attending the same holiday party? This Seahorse advertorial seeks to dispel concern:

Sustained growth, vigorous and innovative development and strong performance in the grand prix and superyacht sectors have led to private equity giant Oakley Capital adding Doyle Sails to its North Technology Group of companies.

The deal was cemented in the middle of 2024 and is proceeding smoothly with assurances that the strong rivalry between the group’s sailmaking brands will continue to drive design and technology and the industry forward.

North Technology Group (NTG) comprises 13 marine-related companies, including North Sails and its related offshoots, Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails, Southern Spars, Future Fibres and Hall Spars. – Full report