The 2025 CoreComm Solar Boat Challenge in Balatonalmádi has delivered one of the closest competitions in the event’s history. 🌊⚡️
After two days of intense racing, the leaderboard could not have been tighter. The Sunflare Solarteam and HAN Solarboat were locked in a dramatic head-to-head battle, both tied on penalty points heading into the final race. The WhisperPower Solar Team consistently secured strong finishes to hold on to third place, while Spectrum Solarteam, AGH Solar Boat, and Solar Boat Twente kept the pressure on in the midfield.
Saturday’s Match Race brought spectacular duels, with HAN Solarboat claiming victory in thrilling head-to-head encounters. On Sunday, the postponed Time Trial finally took place – the decisive race that would settle the championship after the cancellation of Ton’s Race.
With the final scores in, the suspense reached its peak. Every second on the water mattered, and the slightest mistake could mean the difference between glory and heartbreak.
This year’s Challenge proved once again that solar boat racing is not just about speed, but also about strategy, endurance, and precision. Congratulations to all teams for an unforgettable weekend – and see you in 2026 on Lake Balaton! 🌍💚
Boat no. | Team | Time trial | Slalom | Endurance | Speed | Match race | Ton's race | Total score | Ranking |
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O02 | Sunflare Solarteam | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | n/a | 11 | 1 |
O04 | HAN Solarboat | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | n/a | 13 | 2 |
O07 | WhisperPower Solar Team | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | n/a | 26 | 3 |
O01 | Solar Boat Twente | 3 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 4 | n/a | 35 | 4 |
O05 | Spectrum Solarteam | 5 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 7 | n/a | 39 | 5 |
O06 | AGH Solar Boat | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | n/a | 41 | 6 |
O11 | GUT Solar Boat Team | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | n/a | 50 | 7 |
O10 | HVHL-Aeres | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | n/a | 52 | 8 |
O08 | Hi-Horizon Racing Team | 13 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | n/a | 57 | 9 |
O03 | University of Pannonia | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | n/a | 70 | 10 |
O09 | BME Solar Boat Team | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | n/a | 73 | 11 |