This annual Solar Boat Regatta, hosted by the Minneapolis based Minnesota
Renewable Energy Society (MRES) (501c3), is organized to (among other things)
educate youth on the possibilities of renewable energy alternatives for our
future. MRES needs more volunteers to help at the event so that we have a
smooth and fun event. Please contact MRES Volunteer Coordinator Chris
Allison to get involved in this local renewable energy educational campaign.
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2001 SOLAR BOAT REGATTA
�� The ninth annual Solar Boat Regatta will be held on Saturday, May 19th at
Snail Lake Regional Park in Shoreview.� This year's Regatta will feature 11
solar powered boats designed, built and piloted by junior and senior high
school students from across the state.� The boats will compete in sprint,
maneuverability and endurance races.� This year's boats will be coming from
Walker-Hackensack-Aitkin, Pillager, Detroit Lakes, Apple Valley, Willmar,
Hopkins and St. Paul.� The races are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and
will continue through the late afternoon with an awards ceremony to follow
the last race.
�� In addition to the boats, several exhibits will be on display including
the University of Minnesota solar race car, "Borealis", the new Toyota Prius,
a hybrid gasoline/electric powered high mileage car, a solar powered tricycle
and MRES's new SOLAR POWER WAGON, which will provide all the electricity for
the event.� Several environmental organizations will have booth displays.
�� The Solar Boat Regatta is sponsored by the Minnesota Renewable Energy
Society and is free to the general public.� For more information, contact the
Boat Regatta coordinator, Allan Meier at 952/461-2787.
�� General driving directions to Snail Lake Regional Park are:
�� Take 694 east to the Victoria exit, go left (north) on Victoria to Snail
Lake Blvd.� Go right on Snail Lake Blvd. and look for the park's main
entrance, the boat landings are near the main pavillion.
