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| Exploding rigs, shredded sails, and shattered egos are all in a day's work for the good Doctor of nautical disasters. And fortunately for Sailing World Magazine's resident practitioner, today's speed sailing zealots continue to keep him busy by toeing the razor thin line between thrills and spills. This Sailing World--Best of Dr. Crash calendar features twelve of his all-time favorites. Click here to purchase your copy of the 2010 calendar (they make great gifts!) |
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The latest Dolphin News
Red makes headlines in the Midland Daily News.
>>Click here to check out the story |
Dolphin headed back to Bay City from Mackinac Island
This year's Mac race had it all! After a great first half of the race, going toward Canada and staying ahead of the fleet, we survived a squall that carried heavy rain and 53 knots of wind. You could see Larry smiling and laughing as the boat was screaming along at 11.5 knots, heeled over at 45+ degrees as the strong winds tried to push the mast in the water. The wind shut off thirty miles south of Cove Island and we spent eight hours of slow going in a huge light air hole. Faster rated boats Equation and Vincitore were able to turn the mark and kept going, leaving the rest of the fleet behind to struggle with the lull. Dolphin crew worked hard to keep the boat moving but was edged out of the podium by Painkiller.
Check out this cool pic of the Dolphin at the start. Pic was posted on Sailing Anarchy. >>Click here for larger pic
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Check out this interview with Turbo with WXYZ in Detroit
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So you haven't had the chance to do delivery on the D last year? Click here to check out this pic of what you missed.
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Harry (from the bow): You want answers?
Larry: I think I'm entitled to them.
Harry: You want answers?
Larry: I want the truth! Harry: You can't handle the truth! LAR, we race on a boat that has head sails. And those head sails have to be set and doused by men with harnesses. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Turb? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for that spin halyard and you curse the foredeck. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know: that spin halyard’s death, while tragic, probably won the race. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, wins races...You don't want the truth. Because deep down, in places you don't talk about at the Compound, you want me on that bow. You need me on that bow. We use words like “gybe-set”, “Mexican”, “floater”...we use these words as the backbone to a life spent achieving something. You use 'em as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to an afterguard that race and win under the very mark roundings I provide, then questions the manner in which I provide them! I'd rather you just said "thank you" and got me a Miller Lite. Otherwise, I suggest you go down below and pack a ‘chute. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you're entitled to! Larry: Did you order the Samurai douse? Harry: (quietly) I did the job you sent me to do. Larry: Did you order the Samurai douse? Harry: YOU’RE GODDAMN RIGHT I DID!!!
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Place an order from Line Honors and Dolphin crew receive a 15% off list price from Harken Bob.
(866) 661-5454 |
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Catch up with Dolphin friends on Facebook. |
35 years of sailing
For nearly 35 years, the Dolphin has been sailing around the
fresh water of the great lakes and has felt the salty air of the
Atlantic while racing the SORC in the early 70's. Gary Mull
designed this 54 footer weighing in just under 20 tons. She
now sails mostly in Lakes Huron and Michigan and her home
port is in Bay City, Michigan. This year's Mac race crew has a
combined total of nearly 300 years of Mac race experience! |
It seems as if folks on the Appledore like
seeing the Dolphin.... read more.
"The book recounts a more exciting sailing experiences than a
three hour daysail on Saginaw Bay. However, unforgettable scenes
like the Port Huron to Mackinac racer Dolphin, with Larry Ruhland
at the helm, heeling with the wind exciting a group of guests aboard,
are priceless.
The Dolphin, they say, has a habit of sailing rings around the Appledore,
just to show they can do it, and that's almost worth the trip itself."
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Ockam writes about Dolphin's success... read more.
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| Dolphin listed in Expedition's Hall of Fame |
Dolphin prints still available A guy named Dean DeRussia has some cool aerial pics of the Dolphin.
Check them out here.
Write down the number of the picture, and determine what size you want.
The prices are
incredibly reasonable! Talk to Turbo (Pat) at 989-737-3608
for ordering information.
16 x 20 for $24
20 x 24 for $34
20 x 30 for $42
24 x 36 for $54
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| Articles of Interest |
History lesson, and some pic! Dolphin website... 10 years ago
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Who is this cute couple? Why do they have such big smiles on their faces? Read more ... |
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Dolphin designer, Gary Mull In retrospect... |
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Ted Turner - Don't make the mistake of confusing the Great Lakes with lakes |
