The electric boat category, E1 Series, consolidates after its debut. One of the aspects it focuses strongly on is the creation of circuits, race maps, and the route that boats take while competing against each other, because beyond ensuring the spectacle, it’s important not to harm the seabed.
One of the reasons Alejandro Agag and Rodi Basso moved the races onto the water is to electrify the most important element for life on Earth. Therefore, reaching designated locations and then racing without leaving a trace will be vital for the success of the first 100% electric boat category.
Thus, through the documentary narrating the series’ development, Inside E1, British world champion in motorboat racing, Shelley Jory-Leigh, showcased the category’s plan when laying out the circuit route, with challenging straights and curves that test the pilots’ skills.
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Different layouts and maps have been discussed so far, where the series previously revealed details about possible designs, to now see the reality of them after racing in Jeddah and Venice. Undoubtedly, it was a demanding course for the pilots, but with the reassurance that solutions are being worked on to minimize the impact on lakes, rivers, or seas.
However, not affecting the seabed is a task to be addressed. In all the preparations for the E1 Series before its debut, multiple tests were conducted in Southampton regarding the buoys.
Traditional buoys use anchors and chains that harm the seabed and the vegetation found there, which is why the E1 Series utilizes technology to implement buoys that do not require these elements, without the disadvantage of being dragged by the marine current.
