RESOLUTE Racing Shells | 202 followers on LinkedIn. RESOLUTE Racing Shells The Bristol, Rhode Island-based company started when its founders combined their knowledge of America’s Cup racing hulls, hydrodynamics and pre-preg carbon fiber to completely reshape the exterior of the hull. The new design dramatically increased stiffness and decreased drag-inducing wetted surface without sacrificing the balance essential for reliable rowability. This discovery was engineered into a monocoque hull that eliminated the need for secondary bonded parts.