| PlanetSolar Press Release, for immediate distribution 7 July 2014 – Yacht Club of Monaco (Principality of Monaco) PlanetSolar returns to Monaco as Guest of Honour at the Solar1 Monte Carlo Cup!After a sunny, nearly 20-day stay in the Marchica lagoon (Morocco), the ship enjoyed a wonderful journey towards Monaco, where it dropped anchor at Port Hercules in the afternoon on July 6th. Upon returning to the very place that witnessed the first solar-powered journey around the world, the catamaran will be present as the guest of honour at the "Solar1 Monte Carlo Cup 2014", the first solar boat race organised within the Principality of Monaco. From July 6th to July 12th the boat will host events, and will become the official vessel of the members of the jury during the race, which will take place from July 10th to 12th. The ship will set sail on July 13th to continue its Mediterranean journey towards Greece, where it will embark upon the University of Geneva's TerraSubmersa scientific expedition. After 12 days at sea, the solar-powered boat reached its destination. Strong winds forced the captain to take shelter in the Balearic Islands, which gave the catamaran the chance to enjoy some of the archipelago's most beautiful scenery. The MS Tûranor PlanetSolar dropped anchor at the Hirondelle dock of Port Hercules (Monaco) yesterday, on the occasion of the Solar1 Monte Carlo Cup 2014, the first solar boat race organised by the Principality, which will take place from July 10th to 12th. A strong symbol of the efficiency of photovoltaic energy, the largest solar-powered ship in the world will offer its unique characteristics to the competition's organisers, serving both as an event platform, as well as to welcome the race's jury panel. The catamaran will then continue upon its Mediterranean journey towards Greece. Once in the Hellenic Republic's waters, the ship will once again become a scientific platform for the University of Geneva, enabling the study of submerged prehistoric landscapes as part of the "TerraSubmersa" expedition. About PlanetSolar The MS Tûranor PlanetSolar, built in Kiel (Germany), is a catamaran powered exclusively by solar energy. On May 4, 2012, after sailing for 584 days and travelling over 60,000 km, the MS Tûranor PlanetSolar completed the first solar-powered trip around the world. After undergoing major maintenance operations, the ship left La Ciotat (France) on April 8, 2013 for the American coast to begin her second life, transforming herself into a scientific platform for the "PlanetSolar DeepWater" expedition conducted by the University of Geneva. The ambition of this mission was to collect a continuous series of physical and biological measurements along the Gulf Stream, both in the water and in the air, using advanced instruments. After this success, the MS Tûranor PlanetSolar spent the winter in la Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly in Lorient (France). As part of the museum visit, the boat was opened to the public and schools during her stay. In parallel, maintenance work was carried out. Gérard d'Aboville, captain of the ship during her 2013 campaign, is in charge of the Swiss solar boat again for the 2014 expeditions. He is assisted by Brieuc Delbot (first mate), Antoine Simon (electrical engineer), and Vincent Brunet (cook and steward), also present during her 2013 campaign. Photos available at: PlanetSolar S.A. |
Monday, July 7, 2014
Press release: PlanetSolar returns to Monaco as Guest of Honour at the Solar1 Monte Carlo Cup!
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