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Sunday, November 02, 2025
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Near Miss for Evans & Doolali in Thailand
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Bermudian sailor Rockal Evans and the crew aboard Doolali made a valiant push on the final day of racing but ultimately had to settle for a hard-fought second place in Series 6 of the Thailand Platu Sailing Championships.
Evans, sailing onboard the Platu-class yacht skippered by Colin Simonds, alongside Carolin Simonds, Senan Bottomley, and Sergy, showcased remarkable resilience and speed in the climactic races.
The crew entered the final day needing strong results to challenge for the top spot. In the first of three races, they finished in fifth place, putting them on the back foot against their rivals.
However, Doolali then found top gear. Evans and the crew responded emphatically, securing back-to-back victories in the final two races of the series.
The late surge generated a total of 17 net points for Doolali. Yet, in a nail-biting conclusion, this proved to be just one point shy of the overall winner, Chris Way, who clinched the title.
The second-place finish marks a strong performance for Evans and the Doolali crew in the competitive Thai waters, confirming their status as major contenders in the Platu class.
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Saturday, November 01, 2025
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Rough Waters for Cutler Who Slips Down J/70 Standings
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The 2025 J/70 World Championship on the Río de la Plata delivered another chaotic day of scoring, despite the fleet reaching a crucial milestone: the introduction of the discard race into the standings after eight races were completed.
The day began as a light air affair, a stark contrast to the heavy-air "Tango" conditions of the initial two days, before the wind picked up to a steadier pace for the day’s second contest. This shift in conditions continued the trend of roller-coaster scorelines across the 71-boat fleet.
Unfortunately for the Bermudian contingent, the day proved costly. Alec Cutler, skipper of the Bermuda boat Hedgehog, and his crew of Ryan Cox, Charles Pucciariello, and Brad Rodi, were unable to recover their momentum after a challenging start to the championship.
Following finishes of 40th and 18th in races five and six, the crew recorded a Did Not Compete (DNC) in both races seven and eight. This significant setback severely impacted their overall position.
Cutler and Hedgehog now sit in 34th place in the highly competitive 71-boat fleet, accumulating 198 Net Points despite the introduction of the discard score. With the world championship reaching its final stages, the Bermudian team will be battling to gain ground in the remaining races.
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Saturday, November 01, 2025
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Evans & Doolali in Second in Thailand Platu Series
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Bermudian sailor Rockal Evans and the crew aboard Doolali have made a highly consistent start to Series 6 of the Thailand Platu Sailing Championships, finding themselves firmly in second place after the opening day's racing.
Evans is sailing onboard the Platu-class boat, skippered by Colin Simonds, with Carolin Simonds, Senan Bottomley, and Sergy completing the crew. Following their victory in Series 5, the team has immediately established themselves as front-runners once again.
The first day of competition saw five races completed in tricky conditions, but the Doolali crew showcased remarkable consistency, a hallmark of their recent success. Simonds and his team recorded 10 Net Points, placing them just three points behind the current leader, Chris Way.
Their strong scorecard for the day includes:
Two second-place finishes
Two third-place finishes
One fifth-place finish
Unfortunately, Day Two saw no action as a lack of wind forced a postponement, leaving the standings unchanged and the battle for the top spot temporarily on hold. The Doolali crew will be eager for the breeze to return to challenge Chris Way for the Series 6 title.
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Thursday, October 30, 2025
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Odenbach Seizes Lead at J/70 Worlds as Cutler Slips
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Buenos Aires is certainly living up to its reputation, delivering a spectacular—and challenging—"Heavy Air Tango" for Day Two of the 2025 J/70 World Championship. With strong winds and choppy conditions on the Río de la Plata, the leaderboard underwent a major shake-up, ushering in a new front-runner in one of the world's most competitive fleets.
At the end of the day, it is Travis Odenbach of the United States, sailing Honeybadger, who has moved to the top of the leaderboard and now wears the figurative Sheriff’s badge. Odenbach and his crew delivered a brilliant performance in the heavy weather to accumulate a total score of just 24 points after four races were completed.
While the event is proving unforgettable for the 71 teams—including the strong contingent from Bermuda—Day Two proved a significant challenge for the local island hopes.
Alec Cutler, skipper of Hedgehog, and his crew of Ryan Cox, Charles Pucciariello, and Brad Rodi, were unable to replicate their podium success from the opening day. They struggled to find pace and consistency in the strong conditions, recording finishes of 20th and 22nd in the day's two races.
This demanding day on the water caused *Hedgehog* to drop down the standings. They fell from a position in the top ten to 14th place overall, accumulating a net score of 68 points.
With six more races still scheduled in the series, including the application of a discard score expected soon, the Bermuda crew will be focusing on regaining their form to climb back toward the top of the fleet.
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Thursday, October 30, 2025
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Evans Helms Team to Thailand Platu Series Victory
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Bermudian sailor Rockal Evans has added another international title to his resume, playing an instrumental role in the crew aboard Doolali as they clinched victory in Series 5 of the Thailand Platu Sailing Championships.
Evans was sailing onboard the Platu-class boat skippered by Colin Simonds, which showcased remarkable consistency and boat speed over three days of highly competitive racing.
The championship involved thirteen intense races on the water, and the winning crew demonstrated phenomenal consistency. The team, which included Evans, skipper Colin Simonds, Carolin Simonds, Senan Bottomley, and Sergy, finished outside the top three only once across the entire regatta.
Their exceptional scorecard was built on multiple front-running results:
Race Wins: The team secured four first-place finishes.
Second Place: They finished as runner-up on four separate occasions.
The level of consistency across the 13-race series proved insurmountable for their rivals, ensuring they claimed the top spot in the overall standings of Series 5.
The latest triumph highlights Evans's success on the international sailing circuit, where he often competes in various keelboat classes alongside some of the world's most accomplished sailors.
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