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http://www.bellvillerodair.comAward-winning international Freight Forwarder Bellville Rodair is sponsoring Bella for the 2013 race around the Isle of Wight.
The annual J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, organised by the I... Read more
Posted 19th March @ 5:31
Bella's sponsor for Round the Island 2013, Bellville Rodair International, has today revealed the crew kit for the shore side events that take place in West Cowes every year after the race.
Inspired by the competitiveness of the All Blacks, and reflecting BRI's corporate c... Read more
Posted 21st March @ 11:09
The Myth of Malham race, one of the qualifying races for this year's Rolex Fastnet, is now behind us. Light winds on the outbound leg proved that the decision to order new North Sails in time for the Fastnet was a good one. Bella went well in heavy conditions but the small genoa slowed us... Read more
Posted 28th May @ 9:28
Bella (sponsored by the award-winning international Freight Forwarder Bellville Rodair) completed Round The Island in 7 hours 43 minutes (which is our record). Bella came 320th overall out of... Read more
Posted 3rd June @ 3:28
It's 15:13h on Thursday 15th August and we've completed the 2013 Fastnet
Posted 16th August @ 12:43
Now the excitement of the Fastnet is over we are preparing for the exciting challenges to come: the ARC from Gran Canaria to St. Lucia in November and the RORC Caribbean 600 in February 2014. Until then, you can relive the Fastnet with us by clicking he... Read more
Posted 27th August @ 2:56
Follow Bella's progress from the Canaries to the Caribbean. We'll be blogging all the way, keeping you up to date with all the news from Bella.
Read morePosted 11th November @ 3:23
During the final days of preparation for the 2013 ARC, we have been shaking down with the new crew. Blue sky, warm weather - what more could you ask? Then yesterday we saw two whales approaching us on the starboard side! Cameras were whipped out before you could say Moby Dick...
Read morePosted 22nd November @ 10:06
After casting off in the morning from pontoon L in bright sunshine to the sounds of a brass band, Bella made her way to the ARC starting line, practicing gybes along the way. Bella crossed the starting line for the ARC Racing Division at 12h45 local time yesterday at the beginning of her trans... Read more
Posted 25th November @ 5:00
If so they're a pretty rum lot! The crew of Bella have been celebrating with a Not Half Way Party at the roughly half way mark on their Arc Adventure. Some very dodgy fancy dress was on display together with some very odd beards. Keep up with the latest news via theRead more
Posted 5th December @ 11:30
Hang on - isn't the Caribbean all blue skies, warm seas and balmy breezes? Well, not on Wednesday morning! Thankfully this was just a brief hiatus in the warm, balmy, blue bit and now it's business as usual, phew! Not long now till Bella arrives in St. Lucia to be greeted on the dock with... Read more
Posted 12th December @ 8:58
We are in Antigua at the moment getting some maintenace done and having our sails overhauled by North Sails. Then its off to the BVIs ready for the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. Do you fancy joining us? There are still a couple of places left at a fantastic price. Read more about... Read more
Posted 26th February @ 10:28
Bella will be leaving Antigua and heading for the BVIs this weekend. The 180 mile trip will be the precursor to the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. Bella will be taking part in the full race programme and the crew are looking forward to some exciting racing (as well as the famous BVI Reg... Read more
Posted 21st March @ 4:35
After leaving the islands of St Kitts & Nevis to port during the night, we are now two thirds of the way to the British Virgin Islands where we shall be continuing our preparations for the Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. Follow our progress through the week via our Read more
Posted 26th March @ 8:52
Bella has arrived in the BVIs after sailing from Antigua. We're moored up in Nanny Cay preparing for the Regatta. Needless to say, we are all really looking forward to some exciting sailing and some great parties! If you couldn't join us this year, why not make a note to book with us... Read more
Posted 27th March @ 10:03
We are all very excited! The first race in the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival takes place today.
The race starts in Sir Francis Drake Channel off Nanny Cay. We then sail in an easterly direction leaving Ginger Island and Dead Chest (what a great name!) to starboard b... Read more
Posted 1st April @ 11:52
The racing calendar for Bella in 2015 has now been published. The big event of the year is the Fastnet race. Bella will also be taking part in two qualifying races as well as other races throughout the year. Places are already being snapped up for the Fastnet so, if you are interested in taking p... Read more
Posted 23rd September @ 9:13
Following a comprehensive winter refit, Bella has undergone two sea trials to ensure that she is absolutely ready for an active sailing season.
On Friday 4th March we carried out a mechanical sea trial to ensure that her engine and gearbox are absolutely ‘on the ball’.
... Read morePosted 7th March @ 8:43
The managers of the award winning shoe business #brogue trader had a fabulous sail on Bella of London as part of the inaugrial annual managers event. The evening and day was hosted by the Managing Director Chris Macnamara.
While novices to sailing the team turned up impeccably dressed w... Read more
Posted 5th June @ 5:03
