America’s Cup on the Lake at Hale
As part of their Year 7 Science Unit, Mr Hoppe’s 7H Science class had an exciting start to the day when their big “Solar Boat Race” Series got underway. The students researched, designed, and made their boats using polystyrene, small motors complete with a shaft, propeller and wiring, and shared solar panels. They chose to make single hull, catamarans or tri-marans. The boats were tested on the beautiful Lakes of Hale School, Mr Hoppe knee deep in the lake as the official race starter!
The winning craft over the 20 metre length of the lake was the Power of Quang with a single winged keel hull; The Fizz was second followed by a tie for third with Carty Q and Bullet. The activity creating lots of competitive spirit and fun, in true Hale style the boys demanded a re- race for third place at lunch time.
