 The El Toro name and the shovel sail insignia are attributed to being named after the 'bull sessions' which gave rise to the boat and the program.The original El Toros were made of wood, with newer materials approved for use in the 1970s.The 1970s also saw the introduction of the self-rescuing El Toro, which includes air tanks that prevent a capsized El Toro from completely submerging.