Bella Mente Racing left Antigua on Monday, February 25, after competing in the RORC Caribbean 600. Check out some more photos from the race that the team took first in IRC 0 and second in IRC overall.

Bella Mente got into Antigua on Monday, February 11 in preparation for the RORC Caribbean 600, which starts Monday, February 18. The trip took a little over five days with the last 30 hours beings exceptionally quick. The team is taking this time to practice and do some work on the boat. 

There are multiple videos from the Rolex Maxi Worlds,  courtesy of Rolex

Rolex Maxi Worlds

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