The Round Britain eRIB team have been reflecting on their success and the development of zero emission propulsion in the marine sector. Electra has been sold to a private individual based between London and Norway and will likely be seen on the Thames next year, and then in the protected waters of one of the Norwegian marine conservation areas after that. The performance of the 100% electric powertrain was faultless with challenges limited to data and control systems rather than the powertrain itself. In great condition, the team were able to sell her at a good price and once the accounts are up to date will be able to make charitable donations in the region of £5,000. The team are thankful for all of your support, both financially and with your interest, words and messages. Please now encourage all powerboat users to consider alternative fuels so that we can all see the benefits of zero emission propulsion around our coasts and in our coastal waters.

Electra, the powerhouse who successfully got the Round Britain eRIB team to circumnavigate Great Britain in just 31 days, 20 hours and 46 minutes is for sale. Electra is the first electric boat to have gone round Land’s End, and now this record-breaker could be yours. She would suit a marine conservation activity as she has a low freeboard making it easier to work in and out of the water, also she has a large flat deck behind the seats which is useful for kit and equipment. With a double battery configuration, she will go for about 15 hours at 5 knots and with a deep V-shaped hull she is very stable in choppy conditions. For more information please contact admin@roundbritain-erib.org

The Round Britain eRIB team made it in 31 days, 20 hours and 46 minutes! We are delighted to say Electra became the first electric boat to circumnavigate Great Britain. World records claimed:

• Harry Besley, Henry Cietak and ELECTRA: first electric boat to round Land’s End
• Harry Besley and ELECTRA: first and fastest electric boat to circumnavigate Great Britain

Click HERE to Experience Harry’s home coming leg of the Round Britain eRIB Challenge as this record-breaker arrived back at Lyme Regis where the epic journey had begun a month before.

The Round Britain eRIB team are making great progress, having now become the first electric boat to round Land’s End and cross the Irish Sea. With almost half the journey under their belts the team, who started on July 13th from Lyme Regis in Dorset, are currently predicting a mid August return. The worst of the weather off the coast of South West Wales caught Harry and his electric rib Electra well prepared with dry suits and thermal base layers provided by clothing sponsor GILL. Having spotted plenty of dolphins and seals, they’re now on the look out for Orca, recently seen near Buckie on the North East coast of Scotland. The next stage of the journey will provide a glorious backdrop as we turn South at Fraserburgh and begin the long run home. Good luck Harry! Watch the live tracker here.

“Electra” is on the water! Round Britain eRIB‘s challenge vessel will be named ‘Electra’. On board the team have a 120hp equivalent electric motor (peak 150hp) supplied by EVOY with two 63kWh Kreisel batteries. She is a 6.5m aluminium hull RIB made by Galaxy in Ukraine and fitted out in the Netherlands. The charging options are through an Onboard Charger (OBC) which has a capacity of 6.6 kW AC or a fast charger unit at 0.7C of the total battery capacity so a little over 75kW. Click HERE to find out more.

Round Britain eRIB (Sponsored by GILL) are delighted to have received a grant from the team here at Ocean Family Foundation after visiting the OceanTalks event in London in 2023. In an attempt to highlight the need for the marine industry to speed up the transition to zero emission propulsion in the small boat market, 18-year-old Harry Besley will attempt to take a 7m electric RIB on a tour of the UK. Stopping at over 40 locations The Round Britain eRIB team invite all those interested to come down to their nearest STOP Location to see the boat. Details of arrival times will be available on the website live tracker during the Challenge. Click HERE to find out more.