Advancements in battery technology and an ever-evolving range of motors mean that it's increasingly feasible for many of us to swap out not just the petrol outboard on our tenders but also the diesel inboard engine on full size sailing yachts for cleaner electric propulsion.
There are, of course, a lot of things to consider before making the switch such as where you sail and dock or anchor up; how you use your engine; how you can charge an electric alternative. And if you're not (like most of us) an electric motor aficionado, where to start can be the biggest challenge.
Fortunately, Algie Bennett, founder of Electric Outboard, is a passionate advocate of electric motors and with him on the night will be David Ellis from Temo electric outboards to show you one popular choice on the market. In this talk, Algie will take you through the basics, offer impartial advice and answer your questions about what can and, equally important, what can't be achieved by switching to electric propulsion - well at least for now!
Please note: lectures can be watched live online but we do not generally make recordings available after the event, for a number of reasons relating to time and copyright issues.
Date: Wednesday 29 October 2025
Time: 19:00
Place: CA House or, for the webinar broadcast via Zoom, your own home or boat
Booking (to attend at CA House): To book places on any lecture, and to indicate whether you’ll be ordering food, click on (link TBC) . Please pay in advance on the website, or by contactless on the door. Any problems with the booking system, call or email the Events Administrator at CA House on 020 7537 2828/events@theca.org.uk
Tickets (to attend at CA House): Members £4, non-members £7.
Booking (to join the webinar via Zoom): The webinar broadcast is open to members, including Crewing Service members, only. You will need to login to see the details below.
Zoom link TBC . There will be no charge for viewing online.