UK. Schools Marine Challenge race days prize request

The Schools Marine Challenge is now in its seventh year and continues to introduce school children to the world of marine technology and engineering via direct contact with businesses and hands-on experience of boat building.

Twenty-six schools from the South West and 14 from the South East are taking part in the competition to design, build and race model powerboats this year.

The project aims to stimulate interest in the marine industry from a young age, and present the vast number of career opportunities available in an enjoyable way. It is also an opportunity for students taking part to showcase their talents to marine companies, and enables the marine industry to see the ‘future workforce’ in action.

Race days have now been confirmed:
South East - Tuesday 23 June 2009, JB Waterski Centre, Chertsey, Surrey
South West -Thursday 25 June 2009, Roadford Lake near Okehampton, Devon

At the events, teams will race their boats and will be marked on their design, power system and how the young people worked together.

We would like to offer you the opportunity to donate a prize for the challenge. Prizes are awarded to teams in several categories, ranging from racing positions to teamwork. The winning schools will be awarded their prizes at a presentation at the end of the race day. Examples of previous prizes include boat trips for the teams, marine-related activities and vouchers or cash prizes for the schools.

If you or your colleagues would like to attend a race day or are interested in donating or sponsoring a prize, please contact Deidre Williams at dwilliams@britishmarine.co.uk