Organization

Insurance of the solar boats

The Notice of Race mentions the following about insurances;

9.      Liability and Insurance

9.1.   The Organizing Authority and any other party involved in the organization of the 2012 DONG Energy Solar Challenge will accept no liability whatsoever for any personal or material damage (including but not limited to death, injury, consequential damages, etc.) sustained prior to, during or after the race.
9.2.   All owners must lodge a copy in the English or Dutch language of a valid third-party liability insurance cover document for the vessel entered with a minimum cover of € 1.500.000,- (one and a half million euro) or the equivalent in the currency of the country of registration of the vessel, effective for the duration of the DONG Energy Solar Challenge, with their Entry Form.

Damage on participagin boats are not insured by the organization of the DONG Energy Solar Challenge. Not during the event, not before during the test drives or the transport  and not after the event.
It is up to the participatns to decide whether or not they want to insure their own boat for possible damage. If you want to insure your boat you have to make those arrangements yourself.

Why is there a maximun voltage of 1750 watts in the Top Class?
This is a new rule designed to make the race more exciting. This will force the competitors to excell on strategy and desing, rather the the sheer power of their solar panels.

Does our boat have to carry names and logo’s of the event’s sponsors?
No, you are free in applying the logo’s and names of your own sponsors.