it’s good to be king

We love this: Minutes after the start of the 2012 Newport Bermuda race with Bella Mente,doing 18 knots and gaining on Rambler, who, not immediately dialled in, peeled off to complete a sail change, owner (and said to be one of the best owners around) Hap Fauth hands over the helm so he can get ready, kick back and enjoy a stogie.
How fast was Bella Mente going? Looks like according to Hap, they were "smoking"! – Thanks to Mike Egan.