Conrad Colman's IMOCA 60 getting ready for the Vendée Globe singlehanded around the world race that will start in November. The 29–boat fleet are due in France next week, including Ireland's first ever entry in the race by Enda O'Coineen.
Colman's boat 100% NATURAL ENGERY is attempting to be the first to complete the race without carrying a drop of fossil fuel.
To charge his batteries during the race, he is using SolarCoth Systems solar panels laminated into his UK Sailmakers Titanium mainsail along with hydro generation via his OceanVolt electric motor.