Organization:Electric Boat Association

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The Electric Boat Association (EBA) is an organisation established in London in 1982. It was the first such national association and is the largest organisation in the world dedicated to electric boats and boating.

History

The Electric Boat Association (EBA)[1] was established in London in 1982 and is the largest organisation in the world dedicated to electric boats and boating. It was the first such national association and has been followed by associations in France,[2] Greece, [3] Norway,[4] Netherlands,[5] Switzerland,[6] Canada[7] and United States[8]

Operations

Governance and organisation

The Electric Boat Association is constituted as a member-led, not-for-profit, unincorporated body.

Aims and activities

The Association aims to promote electric boats and innovation in both engineering, battery technology and charging points. The EBA organises and participates in boat shows and rallies throughout the UK and Europe.

Publications

The EBA members magazine “Electric Boat Interactive” is produced as both a paper magazine and online.

Challenges and records

The Electric Boat Association has in the past promoted and encouraged competitions, challenges and records of speed and distance.

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