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Links

The following links are companies, associations or organisations that either work with the Schools Marine Challenge or provide information that will be useful for students as they prepare for the Challenge. Many of the sites are a good source for resources to support project or portfolio work.

British Marine Federation

The BMF are the organising body behind the Schools Marine Challenge. They are the trade association for the UK marine industry, representing the industry both domestically and abroad. It has over 1,500 members, many of which are small businesses, and works to promote boating and the boating industry to the public, government and other stakeholders. The British Marine Federation is the sister organisation of National Boat Shows Ltd, which runs the London and Southampton Boat Shows each January and September.

Engineering Your Future

Engineering Your Future is the portal representing the team that runs the Schools Marine Challenge. Responsible for many engineering initiatives within the education sector, the site leads to various projects, including Formula Schools and Gravity Racer.

Formula Schools

The sister challenge to Schools Marine; over 100 schools took part in Formula Schools last year. The motor sport engineering site has alarge curriculum section which may be of help to some students.

Learning Grid

The Learning Grid meets the needs of students, teachers and businesses by setting a Quality Standard, support and often funding for inter-disciplinary programmes and competitions for young people that are linked to engineering, science, design, technology or mathematics. Some of the approved initiatives are included as part of the National Curriculum for those subjects and are designed to inspire young people through their experiences at school to become tomorrow's scientists, technicians, engineers and designers. Only those activities that have been scrutinised by an Independent panel of educationalists can use the 'Approved' stamp.

Nimrif Models

Nimrif have been great supporters of the Marine Challenge since it began. They are willing to help schools in their area, and their site is well worth visiting to gain some inspiration from the high powered models on display!

Concept Boat

Concept Boat is an annual competition, now in its fourth year, intended to encourage interest in the design of future boats and to show the global small craft industry how they believe boating should develop. The Competition covers the full range of recreational and commercial/working boats, and each year has a different theme. A useful source of ideas.

National Maritime Museum

Based in Greenwich, the museum is an excellent destination for students involved in the challenge, but also provides an interesting array of interactive puzzles and information.

Sea Britain

SeaBritain 2005 is a national maritime celebration on a grand scale. With festivities and events throughout 2005 and beyond, SeaBritain 2005 celebrates the ways in which the sea touches all of our lives.

Young Engineers For Britain

Young Engineers is an educational charity who’s purpose is to inspire young people to recognise the importance and excitement of a career in engineering. It has a national network of clubs and runs several competitions and challenges to engage its members.

South West Regional Development Agency

The South West RDA is charged by the government to ensure the economic and cultural wellbing of the South West government region.

Marine South West

Marine South West is a company formed in order to increase the business competitiveness of marine sector companies in the South West region.