RINA Tasmanian Section supported the annual Schools Solar Boat Challenge, held on Saturday 25 November 2023 at Clarence High School. Unfortunately, it rained on the day; however, enough UV light penetrated to ensure that all vessels performed well.
Chris Davies spoke with the National Organiser who is very keen to take the challenge nationally to all Australian schools in encouraging primary and early high school students on STEM. In fact, one teacher from Hobart High School is specifically going to run a complete Solar Boat class next year, the program so far has been such a success.
The Solar Boat Challenge race pond and team tents
(Photo courtesy Richard Boult)
Chris Davies congratulating Abel Harris on taking out the fastest overall vessel on the day
with stiff challenges from interstate Victorian teams which took out the team event
(Photo courtesy Richard Boult)
