The SCIGRIP Solar Boat put in an outstanding performance in the Solar1 Monte Carlo Cup hosted at the Yacht Club de Monaco July 9-11. Winners of the Dong Energy Solar Challenge held in the Netherlands last year, this is the first time the SCIGRIP team has taken part in the Solar1 competition.
The SCIGRIP Solar Boat dominated the leader board during the two-day event but was eventually ranked second place in the A Class category when racing concluded on Saturday afternoon. The Polish crew drove a lightweight, carbon fiber composite powerboat, assembled using a variety of SCIGRIP’s high-strength structural adhesives and powered only using solar panels.