Scott, Persaud headline winners as Bartica Easter Regatta delivers thrilling races

Guyana’s Easter Regatta at Golden Beach in Bartica, Region Seven, delivered a full slate of powerboat and jet ski action on Sunday, with multiple category winners and competitive finishes across 18 races.
Racing was contested across several engine classes, including 15 HP, 25–40 HP, 75–90 HP, 115–200 HP and Formula One, with cash prizes ranging from $30,000 to $400,000. The event also featured jet ski categories.

Among the standout performers was Devesh Scott, who secured victory in the 75–90 horsepower category, also powering to the top of the 115–200 horsepower class. Dave Scott also delivered in the premier Formula One category, claiming the top prize of $400,000.
Shivraj Ramkissoon was one of the most consistent competitors on the day, placing among the top finishers in multiple races, including second-place finishes in both the 75–90HP and 115–200HP classes, along with another podium finish in the Formula One category.

In the lower engine classes, Davindra Persaud dominated the 15-horsepower races, winning twice, while Ravi Dookie and Dexter Peters were regular podium finishers in the 25–40 horsepower category. Steve Shivraj also emerged as a key contender, capturing victories in the 75–90 horsepower division.
The jet ski events produced competitive racing, with Shaquain Sawh and Isadore DaSilva combining to win one category, while Whitney Welcome later secured victory in another jet ski race.
The races were the main attraction of two weeks of events in Bartica.