WaVeS 33 – Electric Boat and Boating News October 15, 2026
#33, October 16, 2026 edition of the WaVeS Series of electric boat and boating news collection from Plugboats: ‘everything electric boats’
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Author: Jeff Butler
Solar electric boat takes 5 day cruise powered by sunshine alone
Proving the doubters wrong, this couple took their solar electric boat on a 5 day trip along the UK’s Thames River on sunshine alone – without ever stopping for onshore charging.
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Competr: efficient electric outboard born of innovative student thinking
Italian university students used their successes in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge to develop the new Competr electric outboard motor
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New Sunreef 100 luxury sailing cat is also a floating environmental science classroom
In a naval engineering marvel that marries clean technologies of the past and future with luxurious surroundings and an unrivalled
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Electric Boat Experience comes to Sausalito, California
The people who brought you the Lake Berryessa Electric Boat Festival in California’s wine district last May are now presenting
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WAVES 32: Electric Boats and Boating News September 24, 2026
Plugboats WAVES (Watts, Amps, Volts, Electrons) is a regular collection of electric boat and boating news items that we have
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JOOOL system looks to drive big growth in electrified sailboats
Two of the world’s largest sailboat builders – Fountaine Pajot and Beneteau – have joined forces on the JOOOL brand
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E1 electric speedboat racing championships come to Africa in Luanda, Angola
The E1 Electric Speedboat Racing Championships came to Africa for the 5th race of their third season with a high
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New ePropulsion ‘eCore’ simplifies boat energy management
If you’ve ever peeked inside the workings of an ‘overnight’ boat – one that has basic appliances like refrigerators and
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Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 Guide to Electric Boat Exhibitors
One of the most anticipated boat shows of the year – the Cannes Yachting Festival – begins Tuesday September 8
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Plugboats Guide to Electric Boat Exhibitors: Hiswa te Water 2026
Hiswa te Water in the Netherlands is becoming one of the premier shows for electric boats and boating, with almost
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Flux electric outboards get European certification and new US senior sales team
Europe is the world’s most advanced market for recreational marine electrification, while the US market is ripe for change as
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First time E1 electric speedboat winner changes season standings at Monaco
The E1 Electric Speedboat Championship Series returned to Monaco July 17-18 for the fourth event of the 10 city circuit.
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Explomar electric outboards win again at Monaco Open Sea endurance race
The Open Sea Class of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge is where the e-boat industry comes to show their latest
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Frauscher X Porsche sets +50 knot electric boat speed record in Monaco
The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) gathers the best and brightest of university students from around the world, bringing them
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Electric boat charging ready for big jolt: Aqua superPower joins 24 GigaWatt pipeline
One of the key ingredients needed for electric boating to expand is a widespread charging infrastructure so people can ‘fill
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Monaco Energy Boat Challenge keeps growing with 2026 edition
The 13th annual Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) takes place July 8-11, with university students, electric boat builders and alternative
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UK electric boat show ‘Electrika’ returns for 3rd successful year
One of the communities embracing electric propulsion is the owners of the boats and barges that ply the web of
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New kLite kayak fishing electric outboard from ePropulsion
The silent, clean and precise operation of electric motors has always been attractive to those who like to do their
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ExploMar high performance electric outboards making international waves: Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, South America…
With partners and affiliates in over 20 countries already, ExploMar is expanding an impressive international network of dealers, distributors and
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