2010 Photos

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Photos by Terri and David Luneau (546 images)

Photos by Laurie Dann (148 images)

Team and Award photos (175 images)

Photos by Frederick Cusanelli (many thanks to Frederick for providing these great photos to SOLAR SPLASH):

 

Sunday, June 13, 2010

The final day of the competition arrived with clear skies and warm temperatures. Each team would run two Sprints today. The fastest three boats from the first two rounds would run in the finals in the afternoon.

The University of New Orleans won the Sprint and claimed the World Championship trophy. Additionally, they were the overall champions for 2010 with a total of 976.44 points - just over a point shy of Cedarville's record of 977.76 points.
The Cedarville team awaits their Sprint heat University of New Orleans South Carolina and Rochester in a Sprint heat
The Arkansas boat in a Sprint heat The home team makes its final flag run on Lake Fayetteville People gather around the New Orleans boat after its Sprint victory
The University of New Orleans receives the Sprint championship award New Orleans - the new World Champions The new home team - the University of Northern Iowa
     
 
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Boats line up for the Endurance Event

The Endurance Event began under mostly cloudy skies, but by the end of the morning heat the sun was out and the boats were cruising. All the boats started together in the morning and afternoon heats. The University of New Orleans won both heats.

 The University of New Orleans prepares their boat for the Endurance Event
Rochester at the start line for the Endurance Event South Carolina at the start line for the Endurance Event Northern Iowa at the start line for the Endurance Event
Cedarville and New Orleans in the Endurance Event Awards for Qualifying and Solar Slalom were presented in the afternoon after the conclusion of the Endurance Event. Arkansas in the Endurance Event
Washington State receives an award Cedarville receives an award New Orleans receives an award
 
Friday, June 11, 2010
Southampton waits to move to the start line

Qualifying and the Solar Slalom event were completed in the morning. The first round of Sprint heats were run in the afternoon.

 Rochester paddles to the start line
Students work to charge batteries The University of Arkansas prepares for a maneuverability run The University of South Carolina runs the Sprint qualifier
Carnegie Mellon starts a Solar Slalom run The University of Northern Iowa on a Solar Slalom run Cedarville and Kansas State in a Sprint heat
Middle Tennessee State running a Sprint heat Washington State running a Sprint heat The University of Arkansas catamaran starts the Solar Slalom
 
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Cedarville won the award for Best Technical Report

Technical report awards were given out at the first Morning Meeting. Boats were launched and inspected on the water. After passing all inspections, teams began making qualifying runs.

Late in the day a rain shower caused a slight delay.

 University of Rochester team launching their boat
Kansas State undergoing inspection Northern Iowa boat approaches the start line Washington State awaits their turn at Qualifying
Southampton waits at the start line for a maneuverability run Clouds over the Solar Splash paddock area A light rain fell late in the day
 
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
2010 banner

The day began with a 50% chance of rain, but ended with no rain and a lot of sunshine. All 12 teams arrived and checked in, although a few of the boats were a bit late in arriving. Inspections are well underway, and will be completed by noon on Thursday.

The large screen is back and the day ended with dinner and a movie.

 Middle Tennessee unloading their boat
Roy Hogan performs a mechanical inspection The large screen television and the Arkansas trailer Dinner under the registration tent
 
Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Jeff Morehouse, Solar Splash director

This week begins the preparations for the fifth and final year for Solar Splash to be held in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Many thanks to the University of Arkansas for serving as the host school, to the city of Fayetteville for welcoming us and providing us with a beautiful lake and facilities, and to all the people who have made this a great five years of solar boat competitions.

 Jeff and Linda hanging banners on the dock