Aftermovie20220712135008

Aftermovie

Yesterday we won the endurance challenge and reached second place overall in the open sea class!It was an amazing day. After a flying start of the end...
14:00 – We won the endurance challenge!!20220709151228

14:00 – We won the endurance challenge!!

Finished first!After racing laps in front of the shore of Monaco for four hours we ended up in first place! We sailed 17 laps, with a difference of 7 ...
13:30 – Last 30 minutes20220709135210

13:30 – Last 30 minutes

The last half hour of the race has arrived!So far we raced the full race without any problems so far! We are leading with an amazing 14 laps and hopin...
12:00 – Still leading halfway through the race20220709111100

12:00 – Still leading halfway through the race

We are halfway in the Endurance ChallengeEver since we fixed the height control problem, we have been sailing for one and a half hours without encount...
10:30 – Completed the first lap20220709103734

10:30 – Completed the first lap

The first lap is a factThe first lap is a fact! Unfortunately one of the tubes in our boat came loose and we had to repair it on the water. This went ...
10:05 – Started the Endurance Challenge20220709100818

10:05 – Started the Endurance Challenge

The endurance challenge has started!After the start sign we are off to race the endurance challenge. As opposed to yesterday’s mass fleet start, today...
9:30 – We are ready for our endurance race!20220709092755

9:30 – We are ready for our endurance race!

Ready to tackle the endurance challenge!Today is our final and most important race day. This is what we have worked towards all year: showing the powe...
Aftermovie20220709090548

Aftermovie

A recap of our second race day!Yesterday we started the second race element: the 16 NM challenge. After a flying start and passing Ventimiglia we enco...
Friday 18:00 – Retake of the manoeuvrability challenge!20220708183327

Friday 18:00 – Retake of the manoeuvrability challenge!

We sailed our manoeuvrability challenge once more!During the manoeuvrability challenge some of our competitors sailed faster than 3 knots while this i...
18:00 – The boat sails again!20220708172903

18:00 – The boat sails again!

The boat is sailing again!We took the boat out of the water to see what the problem was. We took the rear strut out of the boat and opened it up. Fort...
14:00 – Looking for the problem20220708141900

14:00 – Looking for the problem

The team is investigating our boatAfter the boat was towed back to the port, we hoisted it onto our boat cradle to find the problem. So far, we still ...
10:45 – Encountered a problem20220708105859

10:45 – Encountered a problem

The boat is being towed backUnfortunately, our boat encountered technical problems and it has to be towed back to the harbour. The most important thin...
10:35 – Passed the second buoy20220708103739

10:35 – Passed the second buoy

We passed the buoy at Ventimiglia With a speed of 16+ knots, we just passed the halfway point at Ventimiglia. At this point, we made a U-turn and sail...
10:00 – We started the speed challenge20220708102749

10:00 – We started the speed challenge

We started the speed challenge!At 10 o’clock this morning the speed test started! With a lot of boats on the water, the start was crowded. The competi...
Aftermovie20220708093759

Aftermovie

Our first race day is finished! Yesterday, our boat performed outstanding in the manoeuvrability challenge; the first race element of the Monaco Energ...
18:00 – Tech Talk20220707231833

18:00 – Tech Talk

Presentation by team members Olav and MannesClosing off our first racing dag, we presented our project in a TechTalk. All teams participating in the M...
18:30 – Official results Manoeuvrability Challenge20220707161448

18:30 – Official results Manoeuvrability Challenge

We got third place in the Manoeuvrability Challenge!We completed all manoeuvres in a time of 6 minutes and 36 seconds. We are very happy with our perf...
15:45 – Manoeuvrability challenge20220707153835

15:45 – Manoeuvrability challenge

We raced our first challenge!We have completed the first race element: the manoeuvrability challenge! Five manoeuvres had to be completed in the short...
15:30 – Parade20220707152409

15:30 – Parade

The parade and manoeuvrability challenge!We just sailed in the parade! All boats participating in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge showcased their boa...
Wednesday – 19.00 Opening ceremony20220707101857

Wednesday – 19.00 Opening ceremony

We had the opening ceremony!During the opening ceremony, we were introduced to the ambassadors of the event, with their support the Monaco Energy Boat...
Wednesday – 15:30 Practicing manoeuvrability20220706153051

Wednesday – 15:30 Practicing manoeuvrability

We practiced the manoeuvrability raceTomorrow it is time for the first challenge! The boat's manoeuvrability will be put to the test in this first cha...
Wednesday – 11:00 Sea trials completed20220706150230

Wednesday – 11:00 Sea trials completed

We sailed on the open sea for the first time!Yesterday, after we passed the technical inspection, we sailed on the open sea for the first time. It’s d...
Tuesday – 14:30 We passed the technical inspection20220705163700

Tuesday – 14:30 We passed the technical inspection

We have passed the technical inspection of the boat!Today, the team got up early to hoist the boat onto the boat cart to attach the struts and wings. ...
Tuesday – 12:00 In the water of Monaco20220705143127

Tuesday – 12:00 In the water of Monaco

The first meters in the water of Monaco!This morning the team prepared the boat to be hoisted and assembled. We hoisted our boat on the boat cart and ...
Monday – 10.15 We arrived in Monaco!20220705123308

Monday – 10.15 We arrived in Monaco!

We are in Monaco!After two long days of driving all team members, equipment and the boat, arrived safely. Besides settling down and unpacking the trai...
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Speed challenge

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Endurance challenge

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Manoeuvrability challenge

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