Southampton firms provide electric boats for historic Boat Race
Two Hampshire businesses made history by providing electric boats to support The Boat Race.
RAD Propulsion and RS Electric Boats, supplied the electric vessels for the first time to support the Reserves' Boat Races and Veterans' Races on Saturday and Sunday.
The electric boats from RAD Propulsion, based in Hamble, and zero-emission Pulse 63 RIB from RS Electric Boats, were used as support vessels in the historic race.
These locally developed vessels highlight Southampton's thriving maritime technology sector, according to the businesses.
Dan Hook, CEO of RAD Propulsion, said: "For RAD and RS Electric to be supporting such a historic event is a proud moment for our businesses and for Southampton.
"We're showing that local innovation can have a national impact, and we hope to see more and more electric boats in the UK's waterways in the future."
The Port of London Authority has backed the switch to electric vessels, signalling a shift towards cleaner transport on the Thames.
On race day, the locally built vessels carried umpires, officials, and live stream camera operators, ensuring smooth operations and showcasing the potential of electric propulsion.
Alex Newton-Southon, CEO of RS Electric Boats, said: "We are incredibly proud to see the Pulse 63 electric RIBs supporting such an iconic sporting event.
"This collaboration demonstrates how electric boating can enhance performance and reliability while promoting cleaner waterways for future generations."
This milestone highlights the strength of Southampton's maritime industry and the growing role of local businesses in the UK's move towards a sustainable future.
Cambridge completed a clean sweep of the prestigious races, winning the men's, women's and both reserve races.
It was expected to be a tight battle in the 170th men's edition, but instead the light blue boat built up an early lead and never looked back, shocking an Oxford boat stacked with several Olympians to win their third consecutive men's race by five-and-a-half lengths.
Like in 2024, there were also worries about water quality after concerning levels of the E. coli bacteria were found along the course in the weeks leading up to the event.
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