Teen skipper completes electric boating round-Britain challenge.

Harry Besley, an 18-year-old skipper, has become the first person to travel around Britain in an electric rigid inflatable boat (eRIB). The Round Britain eRIB Challenge covered 1,708 miles and took 31 days, 20 hours, and 46 minutes to complete. Besley faced challenges with time, tides, and charging, but praised his supporters and the staff at ports, harbors, and marinas. The eRIB, named Electra, could be fast-charged at 30 of the stop locations. The gear from the challenge is available for sale on the Practical Boat Owner website. [Extracted from the article]