Results of the 2007 Microtransat
We are very pleased to announce that the overall winners of this event were the RoBoat team from Austria. This team demonstrated true Autonomous sailing for the full 24 hour period of the challenge and a very robust control system. The physical craft, however, will almost certainly need some serious modification for a Transatlantic challenge.
All the teams should be commended for their dedication and hard work.
It was unfortunate that, due to software issues, the judges were unable to witness the full potential of the ENSICA boat from France.
The Aberystwyth boat was considered to have the greatest potential in the context of the overall challenge, to cross the Atlantic autonomously. They achieved a very respectable 19 hours autonomous sailing.
The MAST team from Canada are commended for physical craft design and build quality. This craft sailed very well in calmer conditions and a larger version could do very well in a Transatlantic challenge.
Congratulations to all the competitors, and good luck with your modifications, preparations and fundraising for the main event!
Melanie Landamore and Julian Eastwood