Bella Mente Racing Tactician Terry Hutchinson weighs in on the RORC Caribbean 600 where the team took line honors and won CSA overall:
Bella Mente during the 2014 RORC Caribbean 600 (Photo Credit: Tim Wright/photoaction.com)
The last 35 mile beat to Antigua was no easy task, especially with line honor favorite, George David’s Rambler, breathing down our neck. Tactically we raced to stay between Rambler and the finish, and when possible use the shifts in the rain squalls to rumble fast toward the finish line. When we approached Antigua, the wind gods decided to throw a few curveballs at us, and the wind shut down for all three boats.
Fortunately, we were able to keep Bella Mente moving, but the nerves were flying as we had been in a similar situation the night before, and lost our lead due to a heinous cloud. Being the first boat to finish was proof that it was a really well sailed race by Bella Mente.
It’s onwards and upwards for this team as we continue to develop throughout the rest of the year.
Bella Mente during the 2014 RORC Caribbean 600 (Photo Credit: Tim Wright/photoaction.com)
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