Bermudian Powerboats Compete in St. Petersburg Grand Prix
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The 5th Annual Monster Energy St. Petersburg Powerboat P1 Grand Prix in Tampa Bay, Florida, proved to be a dramatic event for the two Bermudian boats competing, with one facing an early mechanical issue and the other running at the front of the pack. The race also served as the decider for the prestigious Monster Energy P1 Offshore Triple Crown.
The first start in the Super Stock Class was aborted due to mechanical issues with the 32-foot Doug Wright, S-12 NUFF SAID / Team Bermuda, crewed by Luis Martins and Andy Stoneham. When the green flag finally went up for the second time, Say Less MF jumped out to an early lead, quickly separating themselves from the fleet.
Further back in the pack, drama unfolded. A near collision occurred when Northwing ran off course and made an aggressive move to return, nearly hitting Team Nautical Ventures. The incident resulted in a one-minute penalty for Northwing and caused Nautical Ventures to pull off the course on the fifth lap.
Meanwhile, the Bermudian boat S-25 GL Construction / S-25 Team Bermuda, with driver Steven Bridges and throttleman David Selley, was having their best run of the year. They were running at the front of the pack, in contention for a podium finish. Drink Kelo held second place, while Raymarine moved up to fourth after the incident. The race was a testament to the skill of Bridges and Selley, who expertly navigated the mayhem to stay in the lead pack.
Both Bermudian teams will take away valuable experience from the event, with GL Construction's strong performance a positive sign for the remainder of their season.
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Talbot & Cottingham Claim 2025 Round the Island Crown
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After two postponements because of adverse weather, the Bermuda Power Boat Association finally staged its 2025 Round the Island Race, with Henry Talbot and Andrew Cottingham emerging as overall winners.
Talbot and Cottingham powered D007 to be first across the line and secured the D Class title in a race that went ahead in improved conditions. The event, held after consecutive cancellations earlier in the season, allowed drivers and co-pilots to return to action and complete the circuit around the island.
Other divisional honors were shared among the fleet. Brandon DeSilva and Blake Burgess took the A Class victory, while Steven Meireles and Aaron Daniel topped the B Class. Chad Sutherland and Lee Wilson rounded out the class winners with the C Class crown.
Organizer's and competitors welcomed the successful running of the race after the disruptions, with teams praising the safety preparations and the perseverance of crews who had waited for the opportunity to compete.
The race did have some misfortunes, with Damon Morris & Anthanay Steede sinking off High Point, while Ryan Resendes & Makinday Johansen struck reef and boat started to sink so they beached it to save it.
A Class
0:54:36 Brandon DeSilva & Blake Burgess (first to a Five Star island) 0:57:55 Chris Marshall & Jacari Marshall 1:01:00 Shane Madeiros & Errin Butterfield
B Class
0:48:45 Steven Meireles & Aaron Daniel 0:54:44 Quince Dowling & Tai Bean 0:54:51 Bobby DeCosta & Joshua Holder 1:04:00 Craig Nesbitt & Andre Bailey 1:08:00 Anthony Bailey & Co-pilot Paul Minks-Cole 0:55:35 Jahcai Morris & Co-pilot E’Mari Ingemann - DQ DNF - David Willoughby & Co-pilot Kelsey Durham DNF - Damon Morris & Co-pilot Anthanay Steede DNF - Cleveland Maybury & Co-pilot Carlston Burgess DNF - Ryan Resendes & Co-pilot Makinday Johansen DNF - Philip Raposo & Ferdinand Arnold
C Class
0:47:17 Chad Sutherland & Lee Wilson
D Class
0:40:25 Andrew Cottingham & Henry Talbot (first to oil docks and first into the pylons) 0:56:19 Matthew Smith & Co-pilot Brandon Renaud DNF Geoffrey Willoughby & Co-pilot Shae Johnston
Friday, August 22, 2025
Bermuda Power Boat Race Postponed Again Due to Weather
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The Bermuda Power Boat Association has been forced to postpone its Annual Round the Island Race for a second time, after a small craft warning was issued by the Bermuda Weather Service.
The warning, which is in place from this morning through to Sunday night, has made it impossible for organisers to proceed with the event this weekend due to safety concerns.
This latest setback means the highly anticipated race will now be rescheduled for Sunday, August 31st. Organizers and competitors alike are now hoping that the third attempt to get the boats on the water will be a successful one.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
All Systems Go for Round the Island Powerboat Race
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The annual Round the Island Powerboat Race is set to roar into action this Sunday, August 17th, at Ferry Reach. The highly anticipated event, which attracts competitors and spectators from across the island, has a full roster of boats, drivers, and co-pilots registered and ready to compete across five classes.
Among the competitors is the experienced duo of David Selley and Steven Bridges, who have been making waves in the SuperStock Class in the United States. The pair, who have finished as high as fourth in a competitive 14-boat field in Michigan, will be taking to the water in S1.
The registered boats for the race are as follows:
A Class
A5 or A 3: Driver Chris Marshall & Co-pilot Jacari Marshall A16: Driver Ryan Davidge & Co-pilot Alex Morris A26: Driver Shane Madeiros & Co-pilot Errin Butterfield A111: Driver Brandon DeSilva & Co-pilot Blake Burgess
B Class
B9: Driver Cleveland Maybury & Co-pilot Carlston Burgess B20: Driver Nick Cabral & Co-pilot Ricky Sousa B23: Driver David Willoughby & Co-pilot Kelsey Durham B37: Driver Darius Zuill & Co-pilot Jahrell Trott-Raynor B48: Driver Damon Morris & Co-pilot Anthanay Steede B96: Driver Steven Meireles & Co-pilot Aaron Daniel B99: Driver Bryce Smith & Co-pilot Daeshun Hendrickson B211: Driver Anthony Bailey & Co-pilot Paul Minks-Cole B921: Driver Jahcai Morris & Co-pilot E’Mari Ingemann B101: Driver Ryan Resendes & Co-pilot Makinday Johansen B351: Driver Philip Raposo & Co-pilot Ferdinand Arnold B177: Driver Craig Nesbitt & Co-pilot Andre Bailey B441: Driver Quince Dowling & Co-pilot Tai Bean B71: Driver Rickai Raynor & Co-pilot Kentwoin Jones
C Class
C77: Driver Jody Carreiro & Co-pilot Tony Carreiro C87: Driver Chad Sutherland & Co-pilot Lee Wilson
D Class
D4: Driver Howard Ascento & Co-pilot Ed Burrows D94: Driver Matthew Smith & Co-pilot Brandon Renaud D007: Driver Andrew Cottingham & Co-pilot Henry Talbot D24: Driver Patrick Stamper D or B13: Driver Bobby DeCosta & Co-pilot Joshua Holder D505: Driver Geoffrey Willoughby & Co-pilot Shae Johnston
S Class
S7: Driver J’auza James & Co-pilot Daric Seymour S1: Driver David Selley & Co-pilot Steven Bridges
The race, a highlight of Bermuda's powerboating calendar, is scheduled to get underway at 10 am, with competitors navigating a challenging course around the island.
Sunday, August 03, 2025
Bermudian Powerboat Teams Conclude Michigan City Race
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Bermuda's two powerboat teams have wrapped up their weekend of racing in Michigan City, with a strong finish from one of the island's entries in a highly competitive SuperStock Class.
The final day of racing saw a packed field of 14 boats on the start line. S-25 GL Construction / S-25 Team Bermuda, crewed by David Selley and Steven Bridges, put in a solid and consistent performance to secure a respectable fourth-place finish. The result is a testament to the team's skill and determination in a class where the margins for error are minimal.
Meanwhile, S-12 NUFF SAID / Team Bermuda, with Luis Martins and Andy Stoneham at the helm, faced a tougher challenge on the day, finishing in 12th place.
The event marks an exciting return to action for Race World Offshore in Michigan City, and the Bermudian teams will now look to carry their momentum into the next events on the offshore powerboat racing calendar.
