Dorade Team
September 2, 2020
Despite never being launched, Dorade spent the summer staying wet, inside two tents.
May 21, 2020
Mike Fletcher's varnish and paint crew spent another vigorous spring keeping Dorade beautiful.
March 16, 2020
This comparison first appeared in the October, 1935 edition of The Rudder magazine.
February 20, 2020
The team has planned a busy schedule of racing in Southern New England this summer.
October 30, 2019
For Dorade's restoration and bluewater campaigns, Pam and Matt were honored by the National Maritime Historical Society.
September 9, 2019
Light winds challenged the fleet in Newport, where Dorade traded firsts with the Herreshoff-designed Spartan.
August 26, 2019
A breezy race on upper Narragansett Bay tested Team Dorade’s sailhandling skills and ultimately led to victory.
August 19, 2019
The classic fleet moved offshore to compete in the two-day Nantucket Regatta and the wooden-boat classic, the Opera House Cup.
July 22, 2019
On the last day of a hard-fought week of racing in lighter and stronger winds, the series went to a worthy rival, the S&S 55 Santana.
July 20, 2019
A close call at the start of the second race added intensity to a day of already-close competition with Santana.
July 18, 2019
A wet day of northeasterlies set the stage for more tussling with Santana, this time amidst 12-Metre traffic. Coffee played a role, too.
July 17, 2019
Working the right side of the two upwind legs was a key to success on the regatta's second day.
July 15, 2019
The website editor goes sailing with Team Dorade during the New York Yacht Club's 175th Anniversary Regatta.
June 18, 2019
Strong winds provided Team Dorade with a full workout over three days in their season-opening regatta.
May 16, 2019
The elk hide block covers were worn out and it was time for new leather. A closer look at what's involved.