The W-22s are based on a Joel White design, with some upgrades by his son, Steve, and Bruce Johnson of Brooklin Boat Yard. The boats measure 22′ 10″ on deck, displace 1,900 lbs., and draw only 22 inches of water with the ballasted centerboard raised. The familiar trio of Hall Spars, Harken Hardware, and North …
After wrapping up at LMI, Ben and crew moved Dorade to the docks at IYRS. After speaking with the crew everyone is in high spirits and is happy with the state of Dorade. The crew have arrived in Newport along with Matt Brooks and Pam Levy. The positive energy coming from uniting Dorade with …
“She’s gorgeous, beautiful, fast and famous.” – Douglas Adkins, Author of Dorade: The History of an Ocean Racing Yacht “I was introduced to Dorade when I was a little boy, when my father pointed her out to me at the Seattle Yacht Club. He told me that she had won the Transatlantic Race and the …
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It’s time to get your entry in for the Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta presented by Officine Panerai August 8 & 9. We have free moorings on a first come first serve basis and we are making assignments now. The CCYR offers three categories of participation: The “Panerai fleet” is open to sailing vessels with a minimum …
“It’s pretty difficult to appreciate sailing and racing without understanding the past and how we got to the present. Dorade, on the water recreating her participation in these races, reminds all of us of that connection.” – Terry Nathan, President of IYRS. “My first encounter with Dorade was relatively late if you will. It wasn’t …
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