When Thunder Child II and the amazing crew, and team, are out attempting to set new records, whilst also raising funds for charitable causes, we try to document as much as possible for both posterity and for interest; there's nothing quite like seeing Thunder Child II, either first hand or via video archive on YouTube/ Vimeo, speeding across the waves in all her glory.
Simply magnificent.
Holding multiple UIM world records, Thunder Child II is continuing to set records and where possible, will link those record attempts to fund raising for various charities.
54 knots are the endurance team that operate Thunder Child II.
Holding multiple UIM world records, Thunder Child II is continuing to set records and where possible, will link those record attempts to fund raising for various charities.
Thunder Child II was designed and built by SafeHaven Marine and is unique. Her combination of wave piercing capabilities and high speed performance, which is achieved through aerofoils delivers a long range endurance vessel.
54 knots (+100kph) is the top speed of Thunder Child II, hence our name.
The 54Knots team are:
UIM International Powerboat Driver Licence Holder
Team Principal
UIM International Powerboat Driver Licence Holder
UIM International Powerboat Driver Licence Holder
UIM International Powerboat Driver Licence Holder
UIM International Powerboat Crew Licence Holder
Team Financial Controller
Team secretary and event co-ordinator
The 54 knots team is working with AMPS Ltd to explore, innovate and develop seawater based fuel cell technologies. On board Thunder Child II we have a cabin dedicated as a fuel cell laboratory where latest innovations and developments are tested. Saltwater Fuel cells produce electricity. Our mission is to generate enough power to charge the electric engine on our tender, replacing the existing petrol unit, using just salt water based fuel cells. The applications that spin from realising that objective are substantial. For more information visit amps.je