Final Round of Solar-Powered Boat Races Today at Lake Skinner
WINCHESTER (CNS) - The final round of the 17th annual Solar Cup Competition, during which students from more than 40 Southern California high schools rely on the sun's rays to power boats, is being held today (Sunday) at Lake Skinner in Winchester.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California event got underway Friday, featuring teams from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. Over 750 students are involved in this year's contest.
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