Sail Orcas fundraiser dinner presents the story of legendary ocean racing yacht Dorade at

“Dorade” is a legendary ocean racing yacht with a fascinating history, including strong ties to Orcas Island. Orcas Islander Doug Adkins has authored a definitive biography of the yacht in “Dorade, The History of a Ocean Racing Yacht.” Join the Sail Orcas community on Thursday, Jan. 26 to enjoy a scrumptious dinner along with Adkins' stories and photos of the adventures of this beautiful wooden boat. Free onsite childcare will be offered during the presentation.

January 17, 2012 12:40 pm
The Dorade.
The Dorade.

“Dorade” is a legendary ocean racing yacht with a fascinating history, including strong ties to Orcas Island. Orcas Islander Doug Adkins has authored a definitive biography of the yacht in “Dorade, The History of a Ocean Racing Yacht.”

Join the Sail Orcas community on Thursday, Jan. 26 to enjoy a scrumptious dinner along with Adkins’ stories and photos of the adventures of this beautiful wooden boat. Free onsite childcare will be offered during the presentation.

The famous yawl was designed by 21-year old Olin Stephens in 1929, and quickly won its first TransAtlantic race in record time. Dorade spend more than a decade in the waters of West Sound as the “camp boat” for Four Winds while she was owned by Mike Douglas.

The dinner will be held at 6 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Tickets are $25/person or $15 for those under age 18, by donation to Sail Orcas. Advance tickets are available at the West Sound Marina (376-2314), at Dr. Chris White’s office at Airport Center on Mt. Baker Rd. (376-5310), or at Eastsound Water Users Association (376-2127). For more information about Sail Orcas, visit www.sailorcas.org.