"Propulsion systems for pleasure boats, recreational craft, and small utility vessels"

  • Category: Webinar
  • Dates: January 26, 2023
  • Schedule: From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Location: Online

From internal combustion engines to electric motors: What are the current trends and possibilities?
For what applications? Sail or human propulsion—are these viable alternatives for the future?

This webinar is presented bythe University of South Brittany and features presentations and testimonials from key players in the marine industry: the French Association for Electric Boats (AFBE), the companiesNaviwatt,Grain de Sail,Iliens, andAlternav, and the National School of Sailing and Water Sports (ENVSN). 

WEBINAR AGENDA

2:00 p.m.: Overview of propulsion systems in the boating industry and their associated environmental impacts.
Gwenaël Le Maguer, University of South Brittany

2:20 p.m.: Electric and hydrogen propulsion: where do we stand?
Yannick Wileveau, president of AFBE and CEO of Naviwatt – design and construction of electric boats

2:50 p.m.: Sailing without an engine: a path to the future?
Sail propulsion: a realistic option for workboats.
Human propulsion: can it be (re)developed for service applications?

Christophe Baley, University of South Brittany.
Jacques Barreau, CEO of Grain de Sail – sailing freight transport.
Léon Passuello, CEO of Iliens – sailing passenger transport.
Alex de Roquefeuil, CEO of Alternav – design and construction of boats and oars specifically for rowing.

3:20 p.m.: Decarbonizing recreational boating: priorities and support measures for the boating industry.
; David Rontet, Project Manager for Coastal and Marine Sports, National School of Sailing and Water Sports (ENVSN).

3:30 p.m.: Discussion between participants and speakers.

4:00 p.m.:End of the webinar.

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