Close Menu
Eden Prairie Local News
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Saturday, July 26
    • About
      • About EPLN
      • Team
      • EPLN in the News
      • Policies
    • Contact
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Threads LinkedIn
    Subscribe
    Eden Prairie Local News
    • Home
    • Schools
    • Business
    • Sports
    • Public Safety
    • City
    • Calendar
    • Subscribe
    • Donate
    • More
      • Construction
      • Outdoors
      • Politics
      • Health
      • Spirituality
      • Community Service
      • Legacy
      • Obituaries
      • Arts
      • Family
      • Holidays
      • Letter to Editor
      • Listen
      • Jobs
    Eden Prairie Local News
    Home»Outdoors»Sun powers boats in annual regatta on Lake Riley
    Outdoors

    Sun powers boats in annual regatta on Lake Riley

    EPLN Staff ReportsBy EPLN Staff ReportsMay 26, 20222 Mins Read
    Those participating in the 30th annual Solar Boat Regatta pose for a photo at Riley Lake Park on Saturday. Submitted photos

    The 30th annual Solar Boat Regatta set sail on Lake Riley in Eden Prairie Saturday, May 21. 

    According to a Facebook post, 10 boats from six Minnesota schools competed in speed, slalom and endurance races there. All were powered entirely by the sun. 

    A boat named Dragon Avalonus, captained by students from Avalon Charter School in St. Paul, took the top prize. The Razzle Dazzle, a boat guided by other Avalon students, finished second.

    Third place was a tie between Knight’s Legacy, captained by Apple Valley High School students, and Islander, guided by Avalon students. Shakopee West Middle School’s The Black Pearl won Best Experimental Boat for using two motors. 

    Advertisement
    Ad for Washburn McReavy

    The Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) is at the helm of the competition. It aims to give students a “valuable and unique experience” with solar electricity, wiring, motors, fluid dynamics, boat design, construction, and teamwork, according to the MRES website.

    Let’s Go Fishing Eden Prairie, the Eden Prairie Optimist Club, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, and 3M Visiting Wizards helped MRES run the event. It was sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources, Dakota Electric Association, and SolarPod.

    A boat named Dragon Avalonus took the top prize at Saturday’s event. Students from Avalon Charter School in St. Paul made it seaworthy.

    Comments
    We offer several ways for our readers to provide feedback. Your comments are welcome on our social media posts (Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn). We also encourage Letters to the Editor; submission guidelines can be found on our Contact Us page. If you believe this story has an error or you would like to get in touch with the author, please connect with us.

    Be Informed
    Sign up for the FREE email newsletter from EPLN
    Subscribe
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleEP Lions Club awards scholarships
    Next Article Commentary: Some thoughts on the unthinkable

    More to READ

    7 Mins Read

    Eden Prairie’s beautiful summer secret inspires landscape artist

    July 25, 2025
    4 Mins Read

    Summer nights glow with firefly magic

    July 21, 2025
    4 Mins Read

    Cops and Bobbers reels in fun on the lake

    July 17, 2025
    Subscribe to get EPLN in your inbox for FREE!
    Recent Articles

    Eden Prairie Special Olympian finds joy, success in swimming

    July 25, 2025

    Eden Prairie’s beautiful summer secret inspires landscape artist

    July 25, 2025

    Preserve’s sand-bottom pool marks 50 seasons as a hidden gem

    July 24, 2025

    Preserve pool’s early years remembered by first manager

    July 24, 2025

    ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ welcomes Marvel’s first family to the cinematic universe

    July 24, 2025
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    INN Network Member Guidestar Gold Seal
    Eden Prairie Local News is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN 85-4248265 | Copyright © 2020-2025
    • About
    • Policies
    • Jobs
    • Contact
    • Advertising
    • Subscribe
    • Donate

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.