Happy World Oceans Day!  Protect our Oceans! #bellamenteracing #WorldOceansDay(Photo Credit: Sailing Energy/PalmaVela 2017)

Performance Update from Palma:

The Bella Shore Crew has been hard at work the last few weeks since Palma Vela.  We are now officially counting down the days till the Corfu Challenge starting in 26 days in Greece.  Captain Henderson has captured some of the latest updates from the shipyard!  Stay tuned…We will be back in the water and racing soon!

(Photo Credit: Peter Henderson)

Hola from Palma!

It has been a busy 2 weeks since Palma Vela. The boat is in the low position inside a Shrink tent enclosure.   The shore team is working hard on a refresh to the winch system and hydro system on Bella Mente.  One of the most dramatic events, is that the deck has been taken back and prepped for new nonskid deck design and traction system. Bella is also getting a fresh coat of paint on the bottom!  Finally we wrap up with the installation of a new keel, and a few other performance upgrades. Check back for more updates!

(Photo Credit: Peter Henderson)

Happy Birthday to our Fearless Leader & Owner/Driver, Hap Fauth! #happybirthdayhap #hapfauth #bellamentebirthday #thankyou

After a rigorous week of sailing in Palma Vela 2017, Bella Mente​ will undergo many updates before the Corfu Challenge​ in July 2017. First steps…Un-Step Rig, Haul, Rudder out & Keel off…More updates to follow! (Photo Credit: Peter C Henderson) #bellamenteracing