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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 2026 competition year.

Key Dates:

Registration Opens: September 1, 2025

Registration Closes: October 31, 2025

Final Design Packages Due: January 7, 2026

Race Day: Spring, 2026 (To be announced)

2024 Race Day Program

2026 Interest Flyer

Register a Team

2026 Competition Guidelines

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

2024 Winner

The Mighty Pirates - Alexandria City 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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