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Dorade rides again

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Oli Stephens owner and designer of the newly restored Dorade relaunched this yacht via an Atlantic race sponsored by Cruising Club of America. Dorade, which got its name from the South American Dorado dolphin, already won many races for its former owners such as James Flood in the 1936 Transpac race and Franklin Eddy in the 1941 Swiftsure race.

Author: Pickthall, Barry
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1997
History, Demographic aspects, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts, Boat names

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Frers to Bertelli: show me the money

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The Prada house of fashion CEO Bertelli was not as well-known as his high-fashion products that he was misjudged when he walked into the office of designer Frers. The Prada executive was thought not to have the money to finance a yacht race and to purchase a personal yacht.

Author: Pickthall, Barry
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1999
Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Executives, Bertelli, Patrizio, Frers, German

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Technology test for offshore gear

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Sailors rely on layered clothing to remain warm and dry in their voyages. Gore-Tex has recently manufactured breathable outerwear using teflon membrane that moves out perspiration without letting water in the gear.

Author: Pickthall, Barry
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1995
Clothing, Sailors

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