I just read about Dorade's record run from Newport to
Plymouth. I didn't think it was such a long trip.

I just looked up the distance between New York and
London: 3471

I thought that trip would be shorter and quicker.

If I decide to sail that, I'd need to averaged around 8 knots
to match Dorade's record. My waterline is the same, and
wetted surface is similar. I guess you can hitch a lift from the
Gulf Stream too.

Does anyone have a copy of the Sailing Directions for the
North Atlantic? What is the best route? Expected wind
directions and strenghts.

By the way Doug, my Dad had two models of sailing
yachts that looked like Bolero w/o the mizzen. It
turns out the mizzen was often removed when racing.

Did you see the picture of Bolero on that page you
referenced?

Bart Senior

DSK wrote

http://www.sparkmanstephens.com/desi...gn.html#dorade