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A Wittey weapon in the sail locker

by Nautical Media Partners on 20 Mar 2007
Nev Wittey SW
In their quest to provide all sailors with the ultimate in quality, skills and service, Doyle Sails Australia proudly announce Neville Wittey has joined their Sydney Loft.

As an Olympian, Multiple National and World Champion, International Umpire, International Rules Judge and performance coach; Neville Wittey is more aware than most the difference right and wrong sail choices can make.

Having self funded many of his campaigns with great success; Nev Wittey clearly understands the cost barriers to acquiring the 'perfect sails' and so works diligently with sailors to extract the best performance possible within the budget available.

Speaking yesterday Wittey said, 'With the International skills base available through Doyle’s, we can source the performance history and optimum sail choices for most boat classes and designs sailed today. Whilst cruising and racing each have their own requirements and every skipper handles their boat differently; detailed knowledge and experience is the vital common factor in obtaining the right solution.'

To discover for yourself how Nev Wittey and the other Doyle sail experts bring a level of skill and understanding that can deliver immediate benefits to your boats performance; Doyle's will pay for the first 20 Non-Doyle’s customers that call the Sydney loft to receive a comprehensive on-water sail appraisal.

If you are an existing Doyle's client, you know that this service is already available to you from any of their nine lofts throughout Australia.

Through the Doyle Sails lofts network, Neville is available to advise and assist with:

Materials and wardrobe selection
Sails service and recutting
Extracting maximum life
Shape and wardrobe optimisation
Maintenance and self repair advice
On water training for captain and crews
Ongoing shape assessment and service

Neville Wittey may be contacted at Doyle Sails Australia, +612-93614836
nev.wittey@doyleaustralia.com
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