Bella Mente takes the lead in the Grand Prix and Combined Maxi Class at the North Sound Maxi Regatta
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Race 1
An incredible start to racing in Virgin Gorda, where the fleet tackled a stunning 40-mile coastal course in one of the most spectacular venues in sailing. See full results
Tactician Terry Hutchinson shared:
“A solid day today for Bella Mente. R1 of the North Sound Maxi event proved to be an absolute glamour of a day. A 40-mile coastal race faced the fleet. Bella Mente’s day was characterized by solid team boat handling, good sail calls, and consistency through the boat. There are areas of improvement always as we work to build on our reliability for Bella Mente as we move into the 2026 season. Highlights for sure is the incredible features of North Sound and the racing around Virgin Gorda. Lots of racing to go but solid to start out in the manner that we did!”
A strong opening performance against a world-class fleet in what’s quickly becoming one of the premier events on the circuit.
More racing ahead—let’s keep building
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