The co-pilot of a powerboat involved in a fatal crash during the Bermuda Powerboat Association’s Hamilton Harbour Race series on Sunday is making steady progress from his injury.

According to a family source, Shannon Caisey is at home recovering from a head wound suffered in the incident that happened in the area of the Lower Ferry site in Paget.

“He is physically banged up but recovering well,” the family source told The Royal Gazette.

“He is mentally distraught and taking the time to try and process it all.”

Caisey was attended to at the scene by EMTs before he was transferred by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and subsequently released.

However, Rickai Raynor, the 28-year-old pilot and father of two, tragically succumbed to his injuries.

Police have called on the public to help with their investigation into the marine incident, which Raynor’s father, Ricky, attributes to a misjudgment by his son.

“I don’t blame the Bermuda Power Boat Association, I don’t blame the fire service, I don’t blame any of them,” he said.

“My son made a mistake and misjudged the wind, the tide and the yacht that was tied there. He made a mistake, so a little misjudgment cost him his life.

“My son was doing 85mph when he slammed into a boat, so you’re going to die if you slam into something at that speed, despite the safety efforts he put in place.

“The boat had everything you would want to be safe. But when you hit another boat at 85mph, safety don’t mean nothing.

The moored International One Design yacht suffered damage to its stern and rigging.

The Bermuda Power Boat Association ended its silence by releasing a statement.

“Tragically in the incident we lost one of our drivers and his co-pilot was injured and later released from hospital,” the statement read.

“While this is an active investigation, no further details can be released.

“Our prayers go out to not only family and friends, but our BPBA members as well and wish the co-pilot a speedy recovery.

“Pleased be advised our July 5 race has been postponed until further notice.”