Second Dutch Open Solarboat Challenge - June 29 to July 2, 2011

The second ‘Dutch Open Solar Boat Challenge’ (DOSC) takes place  in Zeeland and Flanders from June 29 to July 2, 2011.
(Some of the information on this site has covered the race in 2009, but will be replaced with current information in the next weeks.)

The Solarboat Challenge is a challenging competition for manned vessels on solar energy. Some 40 to 50 national and international teams will take part in the race that consists of several tests and stages on different locations.

International solarboat race

In this international solar boat race a number of different aspects come together: the development of new applications of solar energy, the application of innovative techniques, the cooperation of different companies, training and knowledge centres, project-oriented education and teambuilding, and sustainable water sports.
The entire event is embedded in a competitive setting with Flanders and Zeeland forming the varied décor with their waterways, canals, lakes, locks, bridges, ports and historic towns. 

The Dutch Open Solarboat Challenge is not just a unique event; it also provides a good formula to attract the interest of young people in an eye-catching way to one of the most important challenges of the near future:  the change to sustainable supplies of energy.

Side events

In the scope of the Dutch Open Solarboat Challenge, several side events are also organised. Primary schools can participate in a mini-solarboat race and secondary schools in a gadget race on solar energy, the so called Solar Olympics. At different locations the public will be surprised with special presentations that focus on sustainable energy and water.

Go to page challenge for an overview of the entire programme.