03/06/2026
A look back. August 14, 2021, 10:11 am.
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DEFIANCE: 2002 Judel / Vrolijk & Co 66', Sail USA #52575
(ex-Bella Mente, ex-Sotto Voce) Source: Sailing World, March 2011
LOA 65.94 Beam 14.93 Draft 11.94
PHRF Rating (Lake Michigan) -93
RR / GLMROA Rating 1.264
In 2002, Holland's Arien Van Vemde had the Judel Vrolik 66' designed and built by Farr/Cookson. He raced it as Sotto Voce on the European circuit before selling it, in 2005, to Minnesota's Hap Fauth, who renamed it Bella Mente and optimizing it with carbon-fiber rigging plus new sails, mast, boom, keel bu
03/06/2026
02/21/2026
Golden city: Aboard DEFIANCE JV/66 USA52575 just after our finish in the 2025 Chicago-Michigan City-Chicago night race. The Big Town with night blending into day at 4:24 am on June 28.
02/05/2026
A big emphasis on safety, preparedness, familiarity and communication. A DEFIANCE pre-race crew meeting led by Co-Captain Mike Kenny. Bruce Hillyer photo, taken before we left the dock for an all-night race across Lake Michigan, between Chicago and St Joe, Michigan. August 29, 2025.
02/05/2026
She is a little sexy. Fabio Brienza photo taken while we sheltered below at the dock in fairly aggressive morning storms. The Sheldon Clark Regatta—our last regular race of the season—ultimately was abandoned due to sea conditions. September 13, 2025.
02/05/2026
This Kid. Gold Star Regatta, June 14, 2025. Bruce Hillyer photo
02/05/2026
Couple o’ guyss. Bi-state Leg 1, August 29, 2025. Bruce Hillyer Photo. With Eddie Marshall and Timmy Hord!
02/05/2026
Hanna Kwiecinska photo, date uncertain, 2025.
02/05/2026
Lead bow Andrew Henkel is pretty darn good at the other end of the boat. On the second leg of the Bi-State, St Joe to Chicago, August 31, 2025. Bruce Hillyer photo.
02/05/2026
No Step! At the Island. Timmy Hord photo, July 22, 2025.
01/01/2026
Sending all best wishes for a great 2026 from our team to yours! Looking for the finish line of the 2025 Columbia Yacht Club Chicago-Michigan City-Chicago night race. 4:14 am on June 28.
12/25/2025
Merry Christmas to all of our friends! We have so much to be thankful for. All best wishes for a great 2026! Photo by Oliver Gilly.
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