Powerboating lecture presented by David Kendall

Thursday 10th March: The Electric Revolution and Optima Electric Boats

_{Book your seat and supper by Friday 4th March!}

David is an Aeronautical Engineer, but also a keen sailor and has always had an interest in boats of all types.  His work on boats has included patrol boats, wind farm vessels, sailing yachts, Americas Cup and even hovercraft and submarines.  For the last 3 years David has been developing an innovative new concept for a range of leisure powerboats optimised for electric propulsion and providing a real world range of over 150 Nm under battery power.
 
This talk will cover the world of electric boats in general, from electric outboards on tenders and yachts through to fully electric motorboats including sports and foiling boats and cruisers.  Details will be presented on the development of the new Optima 10m electric boat including the build of a demonstration boat to be launched this spring.
 
The lecture will start at 18:30 prompt, so we recommend you arrive in good time to get a drink from the bar to take to your seat in the Island Room. If you have reserved a table for supper it will be reserved in the booking name in the River Room. All rooms will be well-ventilated with the CO2 monitored and recorded each week. Do remember to bring layers to keep warm as windows will be open. 

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Members should reserve seats and order suppers no later than Friday 4th March, along with any dietary requirements. If you would like to attend the lecture without the supper, please also reserve your seat so that we can monitor numbers.

Please note: any supper cancellations after Friday 4th March will payable/non-refundable.