Bartica Easter Regatta 2023: Powerboat Races: Dave Scott declared winner of the lone F1 race
…Randy Belle receives assistance for his damaged boat
Bartica Easter Regatta Committee Treasurer, Ms Natalie Tilbury, rewarding Dave Scott
The battle was hyped as the ‘Clash of the Titans’, but as fate would have it, that was not to be. The Formula One races at the Regatta are always highly anticipated, and the 2023 edition was expected to be no different.
The lone race that was possible, the second of the day – with the two leading pilots on board their respective machines: Dave Scott (Jaguar) and Randy Belle (Wave Runner) – started with pace and power, as expected.
Belle took the early lead in the 5-lap contest, and was leading before an unfortunate accident occurred which put paid to the excitement for the remainder of the race day, at least for the F1 races. There was a collision between two boats, which resulted in Belle’s boat being severed to the extent that he could not complete the race, which allowed Scott to take the lead and the eventual chequered flag to win the contest.
Randy Belle receiving the donation from Ms Natalie Tilbury
The race was reviewed by the organisers, and the eventual decisions was made.
While Scott received the winner’s trophy and handsome first-place prize, the Bartica Easter Regatta Organising Committee chaired by Regional Chairman Kenneth Williams deliberated and took the collective decision to assist Belle with a cash donation towards effecting repairs to his boat.
The gesture was welcomed by Belle and his team, who expressed gratitude to the organisers for the initiative.
