Hundreds of school students are primed to take part in Australia's State and National Solar Boat Challenge Finals taking place at the International Regatta Centre, Penrith Lakes on Friday, September 25.The event, which runs from 9am to 2pm, is the culmination of months of racing challenges around the country including in Victoria and Queensland, which both held State finals.
Penrith City Council's Sustainability Unit will be at the finals with their fun environmental game, 'Eco-Pursuit'.
In a nutshell, Australia's International Solar Boat Challenge is a solar boat race for wire-guided model boats, remote control model and piloted boats.
The aim of the challenge is to increase awareness and encourage competitors to acquire knowledge and expertise in sustainability, climate change and alternative energies in an interactive way.
Run by the non-profit organisation, SEES Ltd, it is supported by government funding, local councils including Penrith City Council who is a major sponsor and numerous local schools and corporate sponsorship.
In a nutshell, Australia's International Solar Boat Challenge is a solar boat race for wire-guided model boats, remote control model and piloted boats.
The aim of the challenge is to increase awareness and encourage competitors to acquire knowledge and expertise in sustainability, climate change and alternative energies in an interactive way.
Run by the non-profit organisation, SEES Ltd, it is supported by government funding, local councils including Penrith City Council who is a major sponsor and numerous local schools and corporate sponsorship.
Good luck to all the students taking part in this worthwhile event!
