The 19′ Gaff Sloop, “Sheldrake” has arrived at the WoodenBoat Show in Mystic, CT. Come by the floating dock to see the latest Nat Benjamin design #85, built at G&B, and launched this past May. Then, come visit G&Bs booths located at LandA/#112 and 113 and say hello to Ross, Brad, and several of the …
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Built in 1929, the 52-foot yawl Dorade has won more ocean races than any other yacht in history and on June 28th, she will attempt to repeat her first and most significant win, when she takes on the 2015 Transatlantic Race from Newport, R.I. to Plymouth, U.K. Dorade first made her mark in the sailing world …
“I hope you have about 10,000 pages, because I could fill them, I can tell you that.” – RC Keefe, St. Francis Yacht Club Commodore 1979.” “I think of Dorade as the yacht that really put the St. Francis Yacht Club, here in San Francisco, on the map. Nobody knew much about St. Francis …
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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 …