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19 Mar 2023
Harry Besley, skipper for the Round Britain eRIB Challenge, has today actively launched his fundraising campaign.
Press Release
Harry Besley, skipper for the Round Britain eRIB Challenge, has today actively launched his fundraising campaign. With determination that belies his young age, 17-year-old Harry is looking to secure financial support from sponsors over the coming weeks. This backing will help cover the long list of upfront costs involved in his circumnavigation of Britain in an electric power boat (eRIB) during the summer.
22 Feb 2023
JOTRON offer their support to the Round Britain eRIB Challenge
Press Release
We are delighted to announce that Jotron will be a Silver sponsor for our Round Britain eRIB Challenge project this Summer. Jotron supply an extensive range of Maritime safety communication & search and rescue services products and will be supplying our EPIRB, AIS-SART and Emergency VHF.
9 Jan 2023
Round Britain eRIB Challenge 2023 plans for a 17 year old to circumnavigate Britain in an electric RIB.
Press Release
The Round Britain eRIB challenge is a not-for-profit event which aims to support the marine industry’s transition to electric propulsion for leisure and small commercial craft. To do this a 17 year old skipper from Taunton, Somerset will attempt to drive an electric boat around Britain in Summer 2023. Setting off from Lyme Regis in Dorset, the team will be using a unique combination of shoreside infrastructure and on-water charging.
17 Dec 2022
MDL Marinas sponsors the Round Britain eRIB Challenge, supporting the mission to circumnavigate Britain in an electric RIB
Press Release
Round Britain eRIB has today announced that MDL Marinas will be a Gold sponsor for the challenge. MDL’s support will help 17-year-old skipper, Harry Besley, showcase the challenge RIB during the build up to the event next summer.
17 Nov 2022
Lyme Regis Town Council sponsor Round Britain eRIB Challenge.
Press Release
Round Britain eRIB today announced that Lyme Regis Town Council will be their first official Gold level sponsor. This sponsorship provides vital funds enabling the team to progress preparations for the Challenge event next Summer.
7 Sept 2022
Round Britain eRIB Challenge 2023 plans for a 17 year old to circumnavigate Britain in an electric RIB, supported by ROLEC Services Ltd.
Press Release
The Round Britain eRIB challenge aims to support the marine industry’s transition to electric propulsion. To do this a 17 year old skipper will attempt to drive an electric boat around Britain. In support of the Challenge, ROLEC Services Ltd. are pleased to offer a Direct Sales service to the Round Britain eRIB ‘STOP Locations’, thereby supporting the development of necessary shoreside infrastructure.
About
The Round Britain eRIB challenge is an environmental project aiming to support leisure and small commercial operators in the marine industry in their transition to a more sustainable future. The Challenge involves a 17 year old RIB skipper attempting to drive an electric boat around the coast of Britain in Summer 2023. This will demonstrate the capabilities of electric propulsion systems for use in UK Coastal waters.