Powerboat racing in Hamilton Harbour on Sunday has been hailed as a success despite another low turnout of competitors.

All but one of the adult classes featured only one entry while the junior class featured seven drivers competing in three races.

The event, held in conjunction with Motor Fest 441 on Front Street, also featured four jet ski racers.

However, despite the low numbers, experienced campaigner Andrew Cottingham described the event as a success.

“Overall it was a great day and it was nice to be part of another event joining together,” he told The Royal Gazette.

“Down at Ferry Reach we don’t often get that many spectators, so it’s nice to have other things going on around to fill in the gaps between the racing.”

Cottingham and team-mate Henry Talbot were among those unable to test their skills against others due to the lack of numbers in their respective S class.

“As far as the race went, we had a blast,” he added.

“Unfortunately, we had no other S class entries to race against but we just used it as a good test day and a little showcase for the Bermuda Power Boat Association. So all in all it was a great day and I think it was a success.”

Shane Madeiros and Erin Butterfield were the sole entry in the A class, while the BV Class featured only the team of Brandon DeSilva and Blake Burgess.

The only adult race that featured more than one entry was the C Class, in which Quincè Dowling and Tai Bean claimed bragging rights over Lee Wilson and Chad Sutherland.

Santiago Roe won two of the three junior races but was denied a sweep after E’Mari Ingemann led the racing fleet across the line in the second contest.

Cleveland Maybury, who also competes in powerboat racing, won the jet ski race.

The timed jet ski and boat heats went off without a hitch as those in pleasure craft adhered to Bermuda Power Boat Association’s calls to exercise extreme caution to avoid placing competitors safety at risk.

“There were no mishaps. The marine traffic actually listened and paid attention and there were no incidents that I am aware of,” Cottingham said.

“So it was a good day for powerboat racing and a good day for motorsports.”.