Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

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CAN-YU

York University
Group photo outside engineering building.

TEAM

CAN-YU is a team comprised of 1st- to 4th-year mechanical and electrical engineers and assisted by business students. Our backgrounds span from automotive Tier 1 suppliers to leading space systems research. We embody the vision and initiatives of the Lassonde School of Engineering and York University and are using our diverse backgrounds to push the limits of what we are capable of. Beyond performance, our mission is to advance clean marine and yachting technology through detailed design, data-driven testing, and collaboration. We approach every challenge with precision, accountability, and a commitment to pushing boundaries in engineering and sustainability.

Project

Our project focus is developing a baseline for future competition, we achieve this using a lightweight, modular, and scalable design for the MEBC Energy Class. Our innovations lie in combining advanced composite materials with advanced geometries of metals to increase stiffness-to-weight ratios which contribute to a high-efficiency design and operation. As a rookie team, our goal is to win the Rookie of the Year award and prove that we are a competitive team. Through this project, we aim to not only compete but set a foundation for sustainable innovation and long-term excellence in electric marine design.