2006 Photos
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| Sunday, June 25, 2006 | ||
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The Sprint Event The University of Arkansas won one of the most exciting sprint finals in Solar Splash history, edging out Cedarville University and the University of South Carolina. Their times were 27.18, 27.74, and 28.45 seconds, respectively. |
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| Saturday, June 24, 2006 | ||
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The Endurance Event |
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| Friday, June 23, 2006 | ||
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Qualifying and Slalom were completed today. Teams were given an extra three hours to complete the events because of yesterday's rain delay. « Event Coordinator Jeff Morehouse gives directions to some of the many volunteers that help run the Splash. The host team from the University of Arkansas took Fayetteville Mayor Dan Coody for a ride in their solar boat. » |
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| Thursday, June 22, 2006 | ||
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Qualifying and slalom began today - so did the rain. At 2:00 the competition was halted, and the students made the most of the delays. |
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| Wednesday, June 21, 2006 | ||
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Teams registered and unloaded their boats and gear. Skippers were weighed and ballasted if they weighed less than 70 kg. Mechanical and electrical inspections began. The day ended with a talk from a Wal-Mart representative about environmental issues and a dinner on the lawn in front of Old Main on the University of Arkansas campus.
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| Tuesday, June 20, 2006 | ||
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Setting up in a new venue requires planning and creativity. Having some of the Buffalo folks in Fayetteville will help make the transition much easier. « There are two team tents and a sponsor/registration tent this year. Ready for action! » |
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| Monday, June 19, 2006 | ||
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This is the first year for SOLAR SPLASH to be held in Fayetteville. The weather promises to be sunny (or mostly sunny) all week and warm. « This will also be the first year that we have a solar/electric safety boat. Johnson Controls provided Optima batteries and a Briggs and Stratton electric outboard motor. Lake depth is less than 25 feet (8 m) for the most part. The lake will be closed to boats other than competition boats beginning on Wednesday. » |
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