Ocean racer and #hydrogen innovator

La Rochelle, France
Joined March 2011
⛵ In 2018, @imperialcollege alumnus @Phil_Sharp_ co-founded a company developing #CleanEnergy technologies for marine applications. Now, his sights are set on racing around the globe in the world’s first #hydrogen race yacht. 👉 Read more: imeche.org/news/news-article…
2
3
927
A warming ocean can kill an entire planet Its just beginning June Ocean heat was off the charts The sea of Japan was more than 7 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius) warmer than average Coast around UK over 5 C above normal Baltic sea over 8 C above normal
53
287
11
419
38,604
It's official 🙋‍♂️@Phil_Sharp_ has registered for the @VendeeGlobe ! To date 28 skippers have officially declared themselves as candidates to compete in this ultimate challenge ➡ to race around the world, non-stop, single-handed, and with no assistance.
1
2
13
1,403
🗞 Today we announce big news - the construction of a #hydrogen #IMOCA set for the 2024 @VendeeGlobe - the solo, non-stop around the world race, known by many as the Everest of Sailing 🌍 @ImocaGS #HydrogenNow #ZeroEmissions oceanslab.world/world-first-…
1
3
13
821
The sea concerns us, connects us! On Islay, it’s our main road, our larder, trade route, our friend our enemy... We are proud to support @Phil_Sharp_ and his pioneering clean fuel for maritime project. More super quick insights here: bruichladdich.com/bruichladd… #worldoceansday
Today is @WorldOceanDay. We've developed a clean #HydrogenPowerModule for vessels. @Phil_Sharp_ aims to race around the globe with this technology and demonstrate that green H2 is here today as a high performance and reliable solution to embrace on our oceans #OceanClimateAction
1
2
[#InterviewDareDare] Aujourd'hui, c'est le #worldoceansday 🌎 On en a profité pour poser quelques questions à @Phil_Sharp_, Fondateur de Genevos 🌊 Un beau projet, engagé dans la préservation des océans💙 #LaRochelle youtu.be/5BUnqpaT6BQ
2
4
We live by the ocean, eat out of it, have a long and not-always-easy history with it... The sea is our main road. This #worldoceansday sign the petition to protect more of it, here campaignfornature.org/petiti… #islandlife #isleofislay #community #sustainability
3
1
32
You will be welcomed back to #ParisAgreement, USA! Even as the White House went dark, US citizens, public & corporate leaders kept the light. Today that light turns into a beacon for accelerated #ClimateAction everywhere. Onward w/ renewed vigor!
35
600
96
3,489
Head on over to our Instagram @colliers.uk at 12:00pm today for a live Q&A with our Head of Sustainability, @GuzmanAndresA and world leading professional skipper @Phil_Sharp_ @OceansLab_. ow.ly/nIiN50C5NWE #instagramlive #sustainability #sustainableenergy #hydrogenfuel
A new #hydrogen fuel cell solution to accelerate maritime decarbonisation has been launched by @OceansLab_ technology spin-off Genevos. @Phil_Sharp_ h2-view.com/story/marine-hyd…
2
3
bruichladdich.com/bruichladd… Our man-oceanic, Phil, has been busy revolutionising the way boats are powered. Read all about hydrogen ”HPM” here. We ask whether Islay or distilleries could ever harness similar renewable technologies... @Phil_Sharp_ @OceansLab_ #sustainability #hydrogen
3
1
18
We're excited to be presenting the Genevos #Hydrogen Power Module at @mteconference in Geneva tomorrow and Tuesday. A pivotal event that has brought together key stakeholders in the industry to make change, and for this, we believe that collaboration is key #cleanpower #energy
1
6
L'EIGSI accompagne @Phil_Sharp_ dans son projet de moteur à hydrogène vert pour bateau ⛵! Découvrez son interview sur France Bleu La Rochelle 👉bit.ly/3ilucC1 #OceansLab #cleanoceans #cleanseas #renewables #innovations #BeEIGSI #larochelle
7
12
We are delighted to officially launch our zero emission Hydrogen Power Modules integrated by OceansLab's clean-tech spin-off company, Genevos. Read more on the Genevos HPMs and maritime sector emissions and targets here.. oceanslab.world/oceanslab-la…
4
1
10
1600 miles, 3 races, sailing 24 hours a day w/ only 15 minute naps, @Phil_Sharp_ ‘s first venture into @LaSolitaire_51e concludes w/ a top half finish. The Figaro “stretches your limits further than you could have imagined”. Good job he’s a fast learner... oceanslab.world/updates/
1
4
1
16
🌊 Throwing himself in at the deep end 🗣 “The relentless pace, uncertainty, and the fatigue of the @LaSolitaire_51e takes you well outside of your comfort zone, stretching your limits further than you could have imagined.." More here 🔗 bit.ly/3iQLXdr
1
1
3
.@Phil_Sharp_ takes 1️⃣3️⃣th in the @LaSolitaire_51e. Unable to fight for a top-10 result, Phil leaves the event with unfinished business, but is it enough to leave transatlantic ocean racing behind and come back for another Solitaire? Stay tuned to find out...
2
5
Unbelievable 😲 Here they are bunched up and edging ever closer to the finish (@Phil_Sharp_ right of Leyton). Light winds are expected right until the crossing line with an ETA of late this afternoon, live GPS positions here ➡️ bit.ly/2ZmpsoM 📸 Credit Alexis Courcoux
2
4
Seaweed, mist and light winds sums up last night with the front group covering as little as 15 nautical miles over 7 hours. @Phil_Sharp_ is currently in 10th 1.6nm behind the leader & 100 metres behind 9th. 📹of prev. Leg becalmed challenges.. #lasolitaire