Winners have emerged from round one of the 2026 Cayman Islands Watercraft Association National Tour, which kicked off on Sunday, 22 March at the South Sound Dock.
“With 40 registered riders across five classes, the event delivered one of the strongest turnouts in recent years,” said the association.
The day was characterised by a diverse field that included emerging talent, first-time competitors and veteran riders returning to the sport after multi-year absences.
Top finishes per class
In the Naturally Aspirated Lite class, Devonte McLaughlin of Team Mazzy Motorsports345 secured first place, notably as the only rider to compete in two different classes during the round.
He was followed by Khaled Thompson of Hi-Voltage Racing, now in his second year of racing, who grabbed the second-place spot while newcomer Corey McLaughlin of Shotgun Racing secured third.
The Naturally Aspirated Open class featured a field of 10 riders, where Eugenio Myles of Hi-Voltage Racing took the top spot in his return to the sport.
Newcomer Edan Fisher of Dream Team followed in second place after finishing in the top three of all three motos, while John McField of KY1 Motorsports placed third in his second year of competition.
The Novice Stock class was led by Max Lawrence of KY1 Motorsports, who delivered a dominant performance by winning all three of his motos.
Osberne Scott of North Side Racing took second place with a consistent top-three showing across the day’s races, and Llanni Tibbetts of Hi-Voltage Racing, transitioning from a role as team photographer to racer, secured third.
In the Amateur Limited class, Tyler Watler of Dream Team marked his 10th year of racing with a first-place finish.
CJ Wisdom of Team Tryin A Ting followed in second, while Leroy Whittaker of Law Marine Tech completed the podium in third.
The Pro Open class featured several seasoned competitors making their return to the water.
Nathan McLean of Team Tryin A Ting, a former tour champion, claimed first place to open his 2026 campaign.
Daron McLean, representing the newly formed Plan B Racing, took second place following his return from retirement.
Nathan Ebanks of Tony’s Toys Watercraft Racing rounded out the top three, securing a podium finish after taking the previous season off.
“Beyond local competition, the CIWA National Tour continues to serve as a key development platform for riders aiming to compete internationally,” the association said, adding, “The series provides a pathway for qualification to the IJSBA World Finals in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where top riders from the amateur and pro classes will have the opportunity to represent Team Cayman this October.”
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