THE RACE
“Ocean racing is about pushing human and technological boundaries in a race to win, but there is a much more important race at stake: a race to save the oceans. We have technologies that can make significant contributions to reducing emissions, but early demonstration and adoption is vital to meet climate change targets and address the health of our oceans before it is too late.”
Phil Sharp, Team Principle and Skipper
THE RACE
“Ocean racing is about pushing human and technological boundaries in a race to win, but there is a much more important race at stake: a race to save the oceans. We have technologies that can make significant contributions to reducing emissions, but early demonstration and adoption is vital to meet climate change targets and address the health of our oceans before it is too late.”
Phil Sharp, Team Principle and Skipper
ZERO CO2 RACING
To win the world’s most challenging ocean races with zero emissions
HYDROGEN
Be the first hydrogen-electric vessel to sail around the world
AUTONOMY
Prototype a practical solution for clean energy independence
COMMUNICATE
Demonstrate the performance advantages of renewable innovations
ZERO CO2 RACING
To win the world’s most challenging ocean races with zero emissions
HYDROGEN
Be the first hydrogen-electric vessel to sail around the world
AUTONOMY
Prototype a practical solution for clean energy independence
COMMUNICATE
Demonstrate the performance advantages of renewable innovations
100% PERFORMANCE
0% EMISSIONS
THE SKIPPER
Phil Sharp – Driven to Succeed
Engineering Highlights
>>> Hydrogen-Electric clean energy system: Technical Director
>>> Imperial College London MSc: Mechanical Engineering
>>> 43m wind turbine: designer and project leader
>>> ‘White Pearl’ x3 booms – the largest yacht in the world: designer and project leader
Sailing Highlights
>>> 2017 Class 40 Champion
>>> World Record for the Channel
>>> Podium in the most challenging solo transat race arriving with a destroyed mainsail
>>> 2006 Route du Rhum winner, finishing a day ahead of second place
Engineering Highlights
>>> Hydrogen-Electric clean energy system: Technical Director
>>> Imperial College London MSc: Mechanical Engineering
>>> 43m wind turbine: designer and project leader
>>> ‘White Pearl’ x3 booms – the largest yacht in the world: designer and project leader
Sailing Highlights
>>> 2017 Class 40 Champion
>>> World Record for the Channel
>>> Podium in the most challenging solo transat race arriving with a destroyed mainsail
>>> 2006 Route du Rhum winner, finishing a day ahead of second place
Engineering Highlights
>>> Hydrogen-Electric clean energy system: Technical Director
>>> Imperial College London MSc: Mechanical Engineering
>>> 43m wind turbine: designer and project leader
>>> ‘White Pearl’ x3 booms – the largest yacht in the world: designer and project leader
Sailing Highlights
>>> 2017 Class 40 Champion
>>> World Record for the Channel
>>> Podium in the most challenging solo transat race arriving with a destroyed mainsail
>>> 2006 Route du Rhum winner, finishing a day ahead of second place
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Advanced hydrogen-electric powertrain to replace diesel generators
Innovative portable hydrogen refueller
Prototyping of advanced lithium battery technology
OCEANS ENERGY LAB
Prototyping Clean Innovations
A test-bed to advance cutting-edge renewable technologies
Ultra-low weight solar PV with non-slip coatings
Advanced hydrogen-electric powertrain to replace diesel generators
Innovative portable hydrogen refueller
Prototyping of advanced lithium battery technology
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