The Marine Engineering Cadets from Warsash Sea Cadets were invited along with other local schools and cadet units to take part in the QinetiQ Maritime Schools’ Powerboat Challenge on 29th June.

This is an engineering competition where the aim of the challenge is to construct a radio-controlled model powerboat using the QinetiQ supplied propulsion pack.

The powerboat had to be capable of traversing the race course (requiring good turning ability) and was also judged on engineering intuition, build quality and teamwork.

All teams are required to use the standard propulsion kit supplied. Everything else is up to the team to supply and construct.

"Our team of cadets, ably lead by A/PO (SCC) Alex and CPO (SCC) Tom have worked extremely hard on this project and their design and production ideas were developed from our previous entries. Their convincing win at a tough competition is a well-deserved reward for their effort and I couldn't be more proud." S/Lt (SCC) Adam Travell RNR, Commanding Officer, Warsash Sea Cadets.