Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

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monaco energy boat challenge

1-5 July 2025

Engineering the future of yachting

Develop a nautical challenge focused on innovation and sustainability. Participants should explore new technologies, innovative materials, and alternative propulsion systems that reduce environmental impact while maintaining nautical performance. This may involve utilizing solar energy, hydrogen, electricity, and other renewable energy sources to power boats. The challenge should encourage creative solutions that prioritize sustainability without compromising performance, and participants should be able to showcase their ideas through practical and feasible designs or prototypes. The challenge should also emphasize the potential positive impact of these innovations on the marine industry and the environment.

THE CHALLENGE LIVE

MONACO ENERGY BOAT CHALLENGE

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 2

on LAND

6.00 PM

Opening Ceremony

Follow live the opening ceremony of the 12th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
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thursday, july 3

on LAND

9.00 am - 1.00 pm

Advanced Yachting Technology Conference

Conference on Advanced Yachting Technology: The topic will be an overview of innovation in the maritime and yachting industries.

 

on water

3.30 pm - 5.00 pm

speed record

Boats will be timed over a specified distance, following the guidelines inspired by the 1904 ‘km course’ rules.

on land

4.00 pm - 7.00 pm

FPAII Award

Follow the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge FPAII Award live.
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friday, july 4

on LAND

9.00 am - 1.00 pm

The 6th H2 and Alternative Fuels Conference

Organized by the Mission for Energy Transition, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, and the Yacht Club de Monaco, the 6th edition of the Hydrogen and Alternative Fuels Conference will spotlight technology awareness and innovation for the maritime and yachting sectors.

on water

10.00 am - 2.00 pm

Endurance race

For the endurance challenge, all classes will race for as long as possible on the course to demonstrate their boats’ energy capabilities, on a course open for 4 hours.

on land

4.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Tech Talks

Follow the Tech Talks during the 12° Monaco Energy Boat Challenge.
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saturday july, 5

on water

10.00 am - 12.00 pm

slalom race

Boats will navigate a slalom course, and the classification will be determined by the time it takes to reach the finish line.

on water

2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

Two by two per Class, boats compete on a course set in the YCM Marina. Each race is a qualifier with one being eliminated each time.

on land

8.00 pm

prize giving

Bienvenue à la cérémonie de remise des prix du Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2025 !

an event with many facets

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Race simulator
Jury & Technical Committee

Official documents

Information

An international competition

42

TEAMS

1000

students who working on the prototypes

20

Nationalities