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Mission Statement

To provide an annual steel boat design competition for high school students to increase awareness of naval architecture and shipbuilding while utilizing science, technology, engineering, mathematics, leadership, and group dynamics.
  
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We are currently in the 2027 competition year.

Key Dates:

Registration Opens: September 1, 2026

Registration Closes: October 31, 2026

Final Design Packages Due: January 6, 2027

Race Day: TBD, 2027

2026 Race Day Program

2026 Interest Flyer

Register a Team

2027 Competition Guidelines

The Guidelines are the comprehensive document that details all aspects of the competition and includes the design scenario for the current year.

2026 Winner

The Bad Bruce - West Springfield High School

What Others Are Saying

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Incorporating the Competition into the Curriculum/Classroom

Provided by John Hammons

 

Model Release Form
Model Release Form

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