Sousa & Sutherland Share Spoils in Thrilling Cross Island Races
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High-octane racing returned to the West End as the Bermuda Power Boat Association staged the National Race and the prestigious Rickai 'Pugi' Raynor Memorial at Cross Island.
A competitive fleet produced blistering action across two heats, with Ricky Sousa III and Nick Cabral powering to the overall honours in Race One before Chad Sutherland—partnered by Sergio Raynor—stole the spotlight to capture overall victory in Race Two.
The opening heat saw Sousa and Cabral set the benchmark in boat B20, dominating the B Class and sweeping the overall chequered flag in clinical fashion.
They finished ahead of the fast-charging A-Class winners Brandon DeSilva and Blake Burgess in A111, who took a deserved second overall, while Chad Sutherland and Lee Wilson steered C87 home in third place overall after taking the C-Class honours.
DeSilva and Burgess were untroubled in the A Class, holding off Chris Marshall and Santiago Roe in A3, with Marcus Pimental and Amber Furtado rounding out the podium places in A5.
In the fiercely contested B Class, Sousa and Cabral were pursued across the line by Tai Bean and Quince Dowling in B441, with Jahcai Morris and Jeneko Place (B921) taking third and Damon Morris alongside Rick Raynor (B48) finishing fourth.
Sutherland and Wilson fended off Phillip Pavia and Cameron White (C588) to win the C Class, while Matthew Smith and Brendan Renaud completed an uncontested run in D94 to claim top honours in D Class.
The second heat delivered high drama, particularly in the B Class, where opening-race winners Sousa and Cabral were forced to retire with a DNF, and Damon Morris' B48 failed to take the start.
That opened the door for Sutherland, who teamed up with Sergio Raynor in C87. The pair seized the initiative with an aggressive, clean run through the swell to take both the C-Class crown and the overall Race Two victory.
Tai Bean and Quince Dowling capitalised on the B-Class attrition to steer B441 to the class win and secure a brilliant second place overall, finishing ahead of third-placed Jahcai Morris and Jeneko Place (B921).
Brandon DeSilva and Blake Burgess maintained their immaculate form in A111, doubling up on their A-Class victories to claim third place overall. Marshall and Roe again finished runners-up in A3, followed by Pimental and Furtado in A5.
Matthew Smith and Brendan Renaud capped a flawless afternoon in D94, repeating their victory in the D Class to conclude an exhilarating programme of racing at Cross Island.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Team Bermuda Surge from Back to Claim Dramatic Victory
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David Selley and Steven Bridges produced an extraordinary comeback drive to power S-25 Team Bermuda / GL Construction to victory at the Roar Offshore Championship in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
Having endured heartbreak the previous day with a DNF, the Bermudian duo faced a formidable task on Sunday, lining up in 16th position on a crowded 17-boat Super Stock grid off the shores of the Margaritaville Beach Resort.
However, Selley and Bridges showcased the blistering pace that had seen them dominate the weekend's opening qualifying sessions, methodically carving their way through turbulent wake and heavy traffic.
Lap by lap, the S-25 hull reeled in the leaders before executing a decisive move to seize the lead, holding off relentless pressure in the closing stages to take the chequered flag by a razor-thin margin of 8.984 seconds.
The triumph capped a remarkable turnaround for the team, whose weekend began in statement fashion by setting the benchmark qualifying time against one of the deepest and most competitive Super Stock fields of the season.
Compatriot Luis Martins also featured prominently in the Florida showdown. Piloting the S-12 Nuff Said / Bermuda alongside throttleman Nick Imprescia, Martins battled through the mid-pack across the choppy coastal circuit to record a solid ninth-place finish.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Nuff Said Second as Mechanical Trouble Halts Team Bermuda
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Luis Martins and throttleman Nick Imprescia powered S-12 Nuff Said / Bermuda to a strong second-place finish in the opening Super Stock heat race of the Roar Offshore Championship off Fort Myers Beach.
Contesting across the Gulf of Mexico waters under light rain, scattered clouds, and gentle four-to-six mile-per-hour breezes from the south-southwest, the Bermudian contingent experienced contrasting fortunes on Saturday.
Martins and Imprescia delivered a composed performance, navigating the slick coastal circuit to secure the runner-up spot behind heat winners Allied / STR (S-54). The result positions Nuff Said firmly near the sharp end of the grid for Sunday’s main championship decider.
However, there was immediate heartbreak for pole-sitters David Selley and Steven Bridges in S-25 Team Bermuda / GL. After dominating Friday’s practice and seeding sessions, the crew’s race came to an abrupt halt after completing just a single circuit before mechanical issues forced an early retirement.
Selley and Bridges will now face an uphill battle from the rear of the pack as they aim to mount a fightback in Sunday's feature race.
Friday, September 11, 2026
Team Bermuda Set Pace in Fort Myers Beach Qualifying
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David Selley and throttleman Steven Bridges spearheaded an impressive opening day for Bermuda at the ROAR Offshore Championship, topping both practice and seeding sessions in the Super Stock class off Margaritaville Beach Resort, Fort Myers Beach.
Piloting S-25 Team Bermuda / GL, the duo set the tone in Practice Round 1 with a benchmark fastest lap of 2 minutes 54.224 seconds, edging out compatriots Luis Martins and Nick Imprescia in S-12 Nuff Said / Bermuda, who clocked 2:59.999 to complete an early Bermudian one-two.
Selley and Bridges consolidated their dominance when competitive qualifying got under way in Friday's second seeding round. The S-25 crew trimmed their time further to secure pole position, laying down a blistering fastest lap of 2:53.729 alongside a remarkably consistent 2:53.953 average.
Martins and Imprescia maintained strong representation near the sharp end of the grid, qualifying third with a best effort of 2:56.857 in Nuff Said.
With qualifying complete, both crews have positioned themselves firmly in contention ahead of the weekend’s championship heats across the Gulf waters.
Friday, August 28, 2026
St. George’s Harbor Next Race Day for Power Boats
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Powerboat racing returns to St George's Harbour on Sunday as the Bermuda Power Boat Association (BPBA) stages its latest round of national championship racing.
The fleet will take to the water in the historic east-end harbour for an afternoon of high-speed action, with the first green flag scheduled to drop at 13:30 ADT.
Spectators are expected to line the shores and waterside venues throughout the town, with organisers encouraging fans to take advantage of local restaurants and vantage points overlooking the racecourse.
With championship points on the line, Sunday's meet marks another crucial fixture in the BPBA domestic calendar as drivers across multiple classes push for honours heading into the final stages of the summer campaign.
