Bella Mente Racing wrapped up day four of Quantum Key West Race Week with a first and second in the two races of the day. The IRC 1 class and the rest of the regatta fleet experienced shifty, challenging conditions on the racecourse.
“It was a good bounce back day for Bella Mente,” said Terry Hutchinson, Rolex Yachtsman of the Year and Bella Mente Racing Tactician. “The day started with the jury reversing the redress after our competitors brought new information that rightfully pointed out flaws in the decision. But from there nothing changed. We went out on the water and got down to business. Hap [Fauth], Doogie [Sean Couvreux], and Soapy [Ian Moore] executed two consistent starts and consistent boat handling throughout. Numbers won the first race of the day by one second and we won race two, leaving us tied for first going into the final day of racing tomorrow. The forecast for today is slightly more breeze. It will be good to see how Bella does with the new rig and sails in slightly up range conditions.”
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