Around The Island Race ‘B’ Class Entrants

The Rubis Around the Island Power Boat Race is scheduled to take place on Sunday [Aug 17] with boats taking to the Ferry Reach start line at 2pm. This year’s power boat race is being sponsored by Rubis Energy who have also put up a $10,000 purse for the event.

This coming Thursday the Bermuda Power Boat Association will be having their final sign-up meeting for the race. Some participants have already signed up and here we will look at a line up of the ‘B’ Class entrants with information provided by the Bermuda Power Boat Association.

• Driver: David Selley
• Co Pilot: Mark Selley
• Boat Number: B 8
• Boat Make: Phantom
• Length of Boat: 21 feet
• Engine Type: Mercury 200 – Minor Modifications permitted

David Selley and Mark Selley will be returning driving their Phantom 21 foot powerboat powered by a slightly modified Mercury 200hp motor. These guys have been part of the club ever since they were old enough to race. They both graduated from our junior program and moved on to win the Around the Island race in the past. Last year they placed first in their class and forth overall in the Around the Island race. They have their sights set this year on taking the overall title and will be pushing their boat to the fullest to do so.

• Driver: Ryan Davidge
• Co Pilot: Andrew Osbourne
• Boat Number: B 16
• Boat Make: Ocke Mannerfelt – B23
• Length of Boat: 21 feet
• Engine Type: Evinrude 150 HO – No Modifications permitted

Ryan Davidge and Andrew Osbourne are back again this year with their 21 foot Ocke Mannerfelt B 23 powerboat powered by an unmodified Evinrude 150hp motor. These two placed first in their class, as well as placing first overall in last years Around the Island race. The two have been racing for many years now, they have been looking good all season, and are going to be trying everything they can to retain the title.

• Driver: Jody Carreiro
• Co Pilot: Tony Carreiro
• Boat Number: B 77
• Boat Make: Adam Younger – VS 22
• Length of Boat: 22 feet
• Engine Type: Mercury 200hp – Minor Modifications permitted

New on the B class scene we have Jody Carreiro and Tony Carreiro. The pair will be driving their 22 foot Adam Younger VS 22 powerboat in this years race powered by a slightly modified Mercury 200hp motor. Last year the pair drove to victory in A class and has placed first in that class for the past two seasons. They will be seeking to make an impact in B class this year and as well will be pushing for that number one spot.

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