Getting Started
We know what you're thinking, "Wow! This sounds so fun now how do I sign up?" Great
question, see the below for what to do next.
Step 1: Read the updated 2022-2023 PEP Rules.
Step 2: Check out the recruiting resources.
Step 3: Sign up to be a part of PEP 2023.
- If you would like to be a PEP competition team fill out this form. It's designed for both teams and sponsors, so
if
you are only signing up a team, then you will only complete the first 2-3 inches. Please
email
it back to education@navalengineers.org.
To
receive your check, your university will also have to submit a W-9 tax form (we can help if
this
is challenging!).
- If you would like to be a PEP industry sponsor fill out this form and email it back to education@navalengineers.org
Step 4: Consider the educational opportunities this Fall and start connecting
with
local businesses that can provide in-kind donations and mantorship.
Fall 2022 goal: Strong design and production process presented to faculty and
mentors. Start fabrication processes.
To help you along your way, please watch the advice from PEP alumnus Mr. Joshua Stickel from
George
Mason University. These - recording
and
downloads include a hull design that you may choose to use in order for your team to
focus
more on the electric propulsion design.
Spring 2023 goal: Complete the fabrication and testing of each component and the
integrated system.
Need to spread the word across campus?
You can use our generic PEP flyer or this team-recruitment flyer.
You
can also use this editable flyer
to
share your recruitment details.
For questions, please contact: education@navalengineers.org.
2022 Competition information which we are updating for 2023
2022 Route
Updated Spring 2022 rules
We are working on the 2023 rules and will release them August 1, 2022 (Update: They are available here now.
The competition course will begin
and
end within Pohick Bay Regional Park to the left of the boat launch. Each boat is tasked with
completing 5 laps (1 mile per lap) with turns defined by the buoys at either end of the course
(see
image below). This short track course will allow for maximum visibility by MACC attendees and
safety
of those competing. Participants can gather along the edge of the auxiliary parking lot and may
use
the Eagle Nest facilities as a place to get water, snacks, and some shade.
This Spring, we
reconfigured the course to be on the bayside of the boat launch (rather than between the boat
launch
and the Potomac River). As of today, we are using these GPS coordinates for the course.
Start: 38.680247, -77.165448 - Buoy 2: 38.68223710587,
-77.17434028973
Because this waterway is publicly accessible, we do need to abide by public boating regulations:
- Register your boat in your state and you can use it in the state of
Virginia
- Ensure your race-day captain has a boating license. Virginia will recognize
any
other state's boating license and you can also take these online
options to get your boat license from Virginia-approved companies.
Participants in the competition will be tasked with completing 5 laps of a short <1 mile out
and
back circuit in relatively protected waters. The competition is open to both manned and unmanned
vessels, but participation is subject to compliance with all USCG regulations. Manned and
unmanned
vessels will race separately for safety reasons. Additionally, the competition organizers
reserve
the right to decline any vessel water access if safety concerns are present.
The Schedule
The
competition will be held on June 27, 2023 during the Multi-Agency
Craft
Conference. This even will provide maximum exposure to all participants. Competitors
will be
expected to have their boats ready 20 minutes before race time. Teams can launch their boats
from
the nearby boat ramp or utilize the forklifts and swings at the Fairlead docks. Competitors are
required to pull their boats from the water at the conclusion of the competition. Note, due to
space
constraints, anyone wishing to display their PEP vessel for the duration of the must separately
purchase an in-water, static, or tent exhibit space.
The 2022 Course
The competition course will begin and end at the ASNE-provided buoy to the northwest of the boat
launch at Pohick Bay Regional Park. The buoy will be large and painted orange. The western buoy
will
have the same construction and be spaced one-half mile apart. Each boat is tasked with
completing 5
laps (approximately 1 mile per lap) with turns defined by these two buoys spaced one-half mile
(see
image below). This short track course will allow for maximum visibility by PEP attendees and
safety
of those competing. Participants will be able to register soon so that we have an accurate head
count to manage the day's events.
The Rules
Download a copy of the 2022 competition rules here. Teams should also be
mindful
of the USCG Safety Rules.
Competitor Incentives
As part of the PEP program, up to $7,000 technology mini-grants will be awarded to collegiate
participants to encourage further innovation in electric power for small craft.
Top 3 Winners will be awarded cash prize in each class, and see the Competition Rules for more
details about the awards.
Teams Committed to the 2022 PEP Competition (PDF of Rules)
- University of Pittsburgh
- Wake Forest University
- University of Michigan - e-Jetski
- North Carolina A&T - Water Aggies
- Old Dominion University
- Princeton University - Papillon Rouge
- Texas A&M
- University of Kentucky
- Washington College
- Johns Hopkins University
- Michigan Solar Sea
- Virginia Tech
- Tennessee Tech
- University of Washington - Bothell
- Widener University
- University of Georgia
- Stevens Institute
As part of the PEP program, up to $7,000 technology mini-grants will be awarded to participants
to
encourage further innovation in electric power for small craft. Top 3 Winners will be awarded
$2,000, $1,000, and $500 in each class. There are also special engineering awards for teams
displaying innovative engineering.
More Details about Pohick Bay Regional Park
There are numerous accommodations nearby and there are cabins on site that you may choose to
rent.
Please note that ASNE is helping to facilitate your travel, but you will need to be responsible
to
plan and budget for this travel.
If you choose to arrive earlier than Tuesday, we welcome you to stop by the ASNE offices or take
in
some of the regional sites
Liability and Photo Release All competitors must complete the liability
and
photo release included on the last page of the downloadable
competition rules. For minors, a parent or legal guardian must also sign.