Marine Workshop Newhaven

⚓ Marine Workshop Newhaven: Solar Odyssey Hub (May 15-16)

The Marine Workshop will serve as the primary gateway and meeting point for the Trophée Vhélio participants during their stay in the UK. Here is the schedule for these two key days:

🗓️ Friday, May 15th: The Arrival & Grand Departure

• 07:00 AM – 08:30 AM | Landing & Gathering: After the overnight crossing from Dieppe, all 500 participants and their solar vehicles will gather at the Marine Workshop. This will be the first official group photo on British soil.

• 08:30 AM – 09:30 AM | Technical Prep: A dedicated time for final safety briefings and technical checks (tire pressure, solar panels, etc.) before hitting the road.

• 09:30 AM | Convoy Launch: The solar fleet officially departs from the Marine Workshop towards Pevensey Castle.

🗓️ Saturday, May 16th: Community Celebration & Return

• 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM | Return to Newhaven: The convoy returns from Battle Abbey and settles back at the Marine Workshop.

• 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM | Public Meet-and-Greet: * Solar Exhibition: The Vhélios will be on display for the Newhaven community.

  • Workshops & Interaction: Local residents are invited to meet the riders and learn about open-source, low-tech solar mobility.

• 06:00 PM – 09:30 PM | Rest & Transition: The Workshop will provide a sheltered area for participants to rest and prepare for the return trip.