Young Solar Challenge/The Ultimate Solar Boat Challenge
until 7 June
The Young Solar Challenge is an innovative educational project in which secondary school students build their own solar-powered boat and take part in exciting races at the end of the season.
The Young Solar Challenge is an innovative educational project in which secondary school students build their own solar-powered boat and compete in thrilling races at the end of the season. Once every three years, something extra special is on the agenda: The Ultimate Solar Boat Challenge — the Elfstedentocht!
During this unique edition, teams from the Netherlands and abroad — and across multiple levels, from lower secondary (RC-Solar Class) and upper secondary (Young Solar Class) to universities, colleges, and companies (Apprentice & Master Class) — sail past the eleven Frisian cities.
The route is spread over two extended weekends and focuses on technology, sustainability, and above all: teamwork powered by the sun. It’s a sporting and educational challenge that leaves a lasting impression on both participants and spectators.
On Friday 23 May …
The Young Solar Challenge is an innovative educational project in which secondary school students build their own solar-powered boat and compete in thrilling races at the end of the season. Once every three years, something extra special is on the agenda: The Ultimate Solar Boat Challenge — the Elfstedentocht!
During this unique edition, teams from the Netherlands and abroad — and across multiple levels, from lower secondary (RC-Solar Class) and upper secondary (Young Solar Class) to universities, colleges, and companies (Apprentice & Master Class) — sail past the eleven Frisian cities.
The route is spread over two extended weekends and focuses on technology, sustainability, and above all: teamwork powered by the sun. It’s a sporting and educational challenge that leaves a lasting impression on both participants and spectators.
On Friday 23 May (Young Solar Class) and Thursday 4 June (Apprentice & Master Class), the teams will start with a running start from the Elfstedenhal, launching their boats from Swettehaven (James Wattstraat).
All classes will finish on Saturday 7 June at De Groote Wielen.
