With Stephens as skipper, Dorade went on to place 2nd in the Bermuda Race later that year.

She completed a race that takes an estimated 3–4 weeks in just 17 days, earning her crew a parade upon the boat's return and a reception for Olin Stephens hosted by the mayor of New York.

In 2013, Dorade took first place (after applying her handicap) in the Trans-Pacific race, which she first won in 1936.

[4] The yawl is also notable for the introduction of the Dorade box, a ventilator arrangement which became a standard fitting on small sailing craft.

Dorade raced from the east coast 1930 through 1935, moving to San Francisco for several years, then on to Seattle in the late 1930s.