# Earthrace Environmental Powerboat Aims for Circumnavigation Record By Trend Spotter | Published 2006-03-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthrace-environmental-powerboat-aims-for-circumnavigation-record References: [gizmodo](http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/ecomodo/ecomodo-the-best-of-treehugger-157449.php) & [earthrace.net](http://www.earthrace.net/) Earthrace is a new concept boat that is aiming to break the [circumnavigation world record](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2028-cape-to-cape-world-cruise). The plan is to quickly circle the globe using a powerboat that uses only [renewable fuels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-race-vehicle)! "The program includes the 24,000 nautical-mile race, which the team plans to accomplish in 65 days (the current record is 75), and an accompanying 18-month tour at 60 ports around the world. They just put the boat in the water last week, in Auckland, New Zealand. The specially-designed trimaran will run primarily on [100% biodiesel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosie-travel) at a top speed of 45 knots/hour; the skipper even had lyposuction (?!?) so they could break down his fat and use it for fuel. These guys are serious:" (Gizmodo) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Renewable Fuels for Powerboats:** The use of renewable fuels in powerboats presents an opportunity for innovation in the marine industry, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and minimizing environmental impact. - **Circumnavigation World Record Attempts:** The pursuit of breaking the circumnavigation world record for boats provides an opportunity for advancements in speed, efficiency, and sustainability. - **Sustainable Tourism by Boat:** The 18-month tour at ports around the world showcases the potential for sustainable tourism by boat, encouraging the development of eco-friendly travel experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Marine Industry:** The marine industry can explore the use of renewable fuels and develop innovative powerboat technologies to reduce emissions and create more sustainable boating solutions. - **Sporting and Adventure Tourism:** The pursuit of circumnavigation world records can inspire the sporting and adventure tourism industry to offer exciting and sustainable travel experiences for adventurers and enthusiasts. - **Renewable Energy:** The development and utilization of renewable fuels in powerboats contribute to the advancement of renewable energy technologies and promote a greener future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Riproaring Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-electric-boats.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Hydrofoiling Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiling-electric-boats.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md) - [Emissions-Free Sport Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-wake-boat.md) - [Motorcycle-Inspired Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/searider-searacer.md) - [Range-Roving Hydrofoil Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-boat.md) - [Range-Roving Electric Hydrofoils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil.md) - [Ultra-Fast Hybrid Speedboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-speedboat.md)