Solar Boat Kits

Well as you can imagine, when we started the Solar Boat Challenge, we didn't really think about creating kits - we thought that most people would want to make their own boats from scratch. However the teachers told us quickly that a starter kit with everything you need to get into the Challenge would be great - so we put one together. They're a great place to start – everything is designed to make life simple for teachers and children. They are designed to encourage innovation rather than to supply all the answers - to get entrants thinking – to encourage you to muck around, find things out - experiment.

The kits contain everything needed to

• Create an educative, compelling, great fun challenge for kids
• Match the curriculum for educators
• Build the actual boat, a complete entry into the Challenge.

Remote Control Model Solar Boat Kits

The Remote Control Model Solar Boat Kits include

• links to free hull modelling software
• Special remote control with servo motors
• 4 x 12% efficiency solar panels
• an electric engine with switches
• documentation including rules and race guidelines
• a SEES book called ‘How To Make A Solar Boat Without Even Trying’
• a propeller shaft and propeller
• enough foam to make several single, dual or tri-hulled boats
• Free entry into the Challenge for the constructed boat

Wire Guided Model Solar Boat Kits

These kits are identical to the Remote Control kits - only without the remote controls!