Solar Regatta - Lake Phalen, St. Paul

Location: Lake Phalen Beach House

The Bush Lake IKEs are proud to be a sponsor of the Solar Regatta event of teh Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES), from 10am-3pm, on Saturday, May 18th at the Lake Phalen Beach House in St. Paul.

This event provides hundres of middle and high school students, and others willing to step up to teh challenge, valuable and unique experience with solar electricity, wiring, motors, fluid dynamics, boat design, construction, and teamwork. 

By racing solar powered boats that they have built, students experience the thrill of competition and the pride of accomplishment that comes with creating something useful, fun, and with zero carbon emissions.

http://mnrenewables.org/solar-boat-regatta

Volunteers are needed to help with the event.  If you have time to help out, contact John Crampton 612-396-6010 (cell) or jcrampt@comcast.net, or sue the MRES volunteer sign-up link at http://www.mnrewables.org/node/500