MEBC 2026
Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026
From July 8 to 11, 2026, the Swiss Solar Boat will participate in the 13th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco.
This page will allow you to follow our adventure in Monaco: schedule, events, live stream link, official video, and daily recaps with photos.
Our Category: SeaLab
We are competing in the SeaLab category, dedicated to innovative projects centered around clean propulsion, energy efficiency, and new naval architecture.
The Events
We will participate in four main events:
- Maneuverability in the port
- 500 m speed record
- 32 nautical mile crossing to Ventimiglia and back
- 3-hour endurance race
Follow the Competition
MEBC Live Stream: link to be added upon official release.
MEBC Challenge YouTube Video: #MEBC2026 Swiss Solar Boat - Communication Prize video
Simplified Schedule
Wednesday, July 8
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM: technical inspections and sea trials
- 5:00 PM: end of technical inspections
- 7:00 PM: opening ceremony
Thursday, July 9
- 10:00 AM–11:00 AM: parade
- 1:00 PM–2:00 PM: SeaLab maneuverability in the marina
- 4:30 PM–5:00 PM: YCM Speed Record SeaLab
- 4:00 PM–7:00 PM: Tech Talks
- 5:30 PM–6:00 PM: daily award ceremony
Friday, July 10
- 9:00 AM–1:00 PM: Alternative Fuel Conference
- 2:00 PM–5:00 PM: 16 Nautical Miles SeaLab
- 3:00 PM–7:00 PM: Tech Talks
- 5:30 PM–6:00 PM: daily award ceremony
Saturday, July 11
- 2:00 PM–4:00 PM: SeaLab endurance race
- 5:30 PM–6:00 PM: daily award ceremony
- 8:00 PM: closing ceremony
Daily Recaps
Day 1 — Wednesday, July 8
To be completed during the competition with photos and the daily summary.
Day 2 — Thursday, July 9
To be completed during the competition with photos and the daily summary.
Day 3 — Friday, July 10
To be completed during the competition with photos and the daily summary.
Day 4 — Saturday, July 11
To be completed during the competition with photos and the daily summary.