Cottingham & Talbot Dominate 2025 Bermuda Round The Island Race
Final results were posted last night by the Bermuda Power Boat Association for this year’s RUBiS Around The Island Powerboat Race, revealing a stunning performance by Andrew Cottingham and Henry Talbot III in D007. The duo posted the fastest overall time of 40:25.
The annual race, challenges competitors to navigate the demanding 54-mile circuit around the island. Starting and finishing at Ferry Reach, navigating through Two Rock Passage and around Five Star Island and Daniels Head.
This year’s event was postponed from its original date due to inclement weather, eventually running on August 31st with four classes launching in staggered intervals. Cottingham and Talbot were first to the oil docks and first into the pylons, setting a blistering pace that no other boat could match across the grueling course.
The Marshall brothers continued their 2025 dominance, with Chris and Jacari taking A Class honors in 57:55 after sweeping earlier Ferry Reach events this season. Steven Miereles and Aaron Daniel claimed B Class victory in 48:45, while Chad Sutherland and Lee Wilson had C Class to themselves with a competitive 47:17.
Full Results
| Class | Position | Boat | Time | Crew | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Class (2:11pm start) |
1st | D007 | 40:25 | Andrew Cottingham, Henry Talbot III | First to oil docks, first into pylons, Overall Winner |
| 2nd | D94 | 56:19 | Matthew Smith, Brandon Renaud | ||
| DNF | D505 | – | Geoffrey Willoughby, Shae Johnston | ||
| C Class (2:09pm start) |
1st | C87 | 47:17 | Chad Sutherland, Lee Wilson | |
| B Class (2:06pm start) |
1st | B96 | 48:45 | Steven Miereles, Aaron Daniel | |
| 2nd | B441 | 54:44 | Quince Dowling, Tai Bean | ||
| 3rd | B177 | 1:04 | Craig Nesbitt Jr., Andre Bailey | ||
| 4th | B211 | 1:08 | Anthony Bailey, Darius Zuill | ||
| DQ | B13 | 54:51 | Bobby DeCosta, Joshua Holder | Disqualified | |
| DQ | B921 | 55:35 | Jahcai Morris, Janeko Place | Disqualified | |
| DNF | B23 | – | David Willoughby, Kelsey Durham | ||
| DNF | B48 | – | Damon Morris, Anthanay Steede | ||
| DNF | B9 | – | Cleveland Maybury, Carlston Burgess | ||
| DNF | B101 | – | Ryan Resendes, Mckinday Johansen | ||
| DNF | B351 | – | Philip Raposo, Ferdinand Arnold | ||
| A Class (2:00pm start) |
1st | A3 | 57:55 | Chris Marshall, Jacari Marshall | |
| 2nd | A111 | 54:36 | Brandon DeSilva, Blake Burgess | First to Five Star Island | |
| 3rd | A26 | 1:01 | Shane Madeiros, Errin Butterfield |
Race Highlights
B Class saw significant drama with five DNFs and two disqualifications, including regular competitors David Willoughby/Kelsey Durham who had dominated earlier Ferry Reach events this season.
The Cottingham/Talbot victory marks a breakthrough performance for the D Class pairing, posting a time that would have won overall regardless of start time differential.
More photos: Robert Daniels Photography
John Moore has a longstanding involvement in event organisation and powerboat racing journalism. He organised the historic Cowes–Torquay–Cowes races between 2010 and 2013 and was actively involved with British offshore racing from 2017 until 2025.
In 2017, Moore founded Powerboat Racing World, a digital platform providing global powerboat racing news, insights, and event coverage.
He is now Editor of Powerboat.News, continuing to contribute to the sport’s media landscape with in-depth reporting and analysis.