Today was our last day of practice. We headed out early in the morning in a very light breeze and were able to look at our Code 0 and do some work on it. We practiced a short beat and set to the Code 0 and then back to the jib. A few changes were made to the system after Palma and they seem to have helped. The sail is more under control and the furler is behaving.
After that, we went into some pre start and windward leeward practice. The breeze came in and out but never really went over 10 knots. The boat handling was smooth and the kites came down nicely. A good confidence builder going into tomorrow.
We start racing tomorrow.
Doogie
About Bella Mente
The original Bella Mente Racing campaign kicked off in 2006 with Key West Race Week, and since then owner and skipper Hap Fauth has had three additional racing yachts in the program.
Launched in September of 2018, the current Bella Mente is a Maxi 72 designed by Botin Partners in Spain and built by New England Boatworks in Rhode Island.
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Suzanne Welling-Steinberg says
Here’s to a great race in beautiful Sardinia. All you’re
hard work will pay off…… May you find the best winds.
Our best wishes for much success!!!!