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February 20, 2020
The team has planned a busy schedule of racing in Southern New England this summer.
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.
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.
December 20, 2018
Dorade's owner, Matt Brooks, has been appointed to California’s Board of Pilot Commissioners, following in his father’s footsteps.
August 14, 2018
On a rainy sunday, the Dorade team had one race, sailed well, and won the Astor Cup with NYYC Rear Commodore Chris Culver at the helm.
July 2, 2018
Swift and Dorade won the two divisions of the Onion Patch Series, skippered by Paige Krumweide and Pam Rorke Levy, respectively.
June 25, 2018
The Onion Patch features the Newport Bermuda Race, New York YC 164th Annual Regatta and Royal Bermuda YC Anniversary Regatta.
June 24, 2018
Named for the deck vent designed by the Stephens brothers, the Dorade Trophy features a beautifully aged vent mounted on teak decking.