Testing Photos are here!

The first pictures from testing over the last few weeks are now available. Test #1 consisted of simple forward and reverse taxi tests. Test #2 included step and plane tests as well as simple dive and jump tests. Along with these new images comes a flash based gallery system from our friends over at BananAlbum. Enjoy! View...

Testing - Go for Launch

Launched Thanksgiving weekend at Whiskeytown Lake in beautiful northern California the new Bionic Dolphin™ 2 seat trainer is operational and now ready for shake-down tests. The weather was brisk and the water cold, not a day you would expect anyone would want to be on the lake, but we just couldn't wait any longer. The first taxi tests went just as predicted. 2 or 3 small leaks, an adjustment here and there and we will be heading back to the lake for test 2. Photos from the test will be made available shortly.

Dr. Jerry D. Stachiw - You'll be Missed

We learned this morning that Dr. Jerry D. Stachiw passed away April 25, 2007. Jerry Has been a huge inspiration, friend, fan and plastics consultant on the Bionic Dolphin project for many years. On behalf of our submariner and marine community, Bionicdolphin.com sends our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Jerry Stachiw. More...

Be The Fish - Dolphin Surfing is for Real

John Fowler writes for Surfer Mag April 2007. "Before you start giggling, remember that some of our most prolific surfboard designers were considered fringe dwellers at one time. Bob Simmons, Dale Velzy and George Greenough to name a few. Don't be surprised if, years from now, inventor Thomas Rowe joins that list. Yes, Rowe is hoping to revolutionize the way we ride waves with his newest design"...