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International Submarine Races ISR 11

International Submarine Races ISR 11 Human Powered "Wet-Type" Submarine Races (tm) are held every other year to promote education and innovation in underwater navigation. The first human-powered International Submarine Race (tm) (ISR) was held in 1989 at Singer Island off Riviera Beach, Florida and drew 17 boats.

Since 1995, the International Submarine Race has been held at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, David Taylor Model Basin in Bethesda, Maryland.

Since 1995, the International Submarine Race has been held at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, David Taylor Model Basin in Bethesda, Maryland.

Press: seacoast.com - July 12, 2011
07/18/2011
SST sub club competes | SeacoastOnline.com

Press: seacoast.com - July 12, 2011

EXETER — After taking apart a submarine, redesigning it, and putting it back together, local students competed in the International Submarine Races last week.

Awards night was highly anticipated and well received. Here is an award recap: http://goo.gl/twjhRImages courtesy of M...
07/15/2011

Awards night was highly anticipated and well received. Here is an award recap: http://goo.gl/twjhR
Images courtesy of Martin Plazyk.

Claude Brancart, Head Judge and Contestant Liaison has been involved with the races since the beginning. As a contestant...
07/14/2011

Claude Brancart, Head Judge and Contestant Liaison has been involved with the races since the beginning. As a contestant liaison, he has been responsible for the receipt and review of all applications to ensure adherence to the guidelines. As head judge he guides his team to ensure fair judgement of attributes and achievements of goals as set forth by the ISR.

The 11th International Submarine Races would not be possible without the leadership, involvement and support of Nancy R....
07/14/2011

The 11th International Submarine Races would not be possible without the leadership, involvement and support of Nancy R. Hussey of FURE (The Foundation of Underwater Research and Education), a non-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing and developing education programs in marine technology and engineering.

Thank you to the hosts with the most, our amazing Carderock liaisons Dan Dozier and Jennifer Powell and Carderock's Comm...
07/14/2011

Thank you to the hosts with the most, our amazing Carderock liaisons Dan Dozier and Jennifer Powell and Carderock's Commander Capt. Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper for making all of the participants feel right at home!

Press: The Oman Observer - July 10, 2011
07/10/2011
Sultana fares well in submarine race | Oman Observer

Press: The Oman Observer - July 10, 2011

WASHINGTON — The Sultan Qaboos University, represented by the College of Engineering, took part in the international submarine race held at the US Navy Centre at Maryland. The Omani submarine Sultana, being the only vessel of its kind from the Asian and Arab regions, fared well in the competition. I

Last day at the 11th International Submarine Races.Images courtesy of Martin Plazyk.
07/08/2011

Last day at the 11th International Submarine Races.
Images courtesy of Martin Plazyk.

Press: DVIDS (Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System) - July 6, 2011
07/08/2011
All Hands Update: Naval Academy Wins Submarine Competition

Press: DVIDS (Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System) - July 6, 2011

This edition features a story on the U.S. Naval Academy winning the 11th annual Human-powered Submarine race in Bethesda, Md., June 27 – July 01. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dale Patrick Frost.

Press: Bath University News about their team - June 15, 2011
07/08/2011
Pedal-powered sub team race for Gold in States

Press: Bath University News about their team - June 15, 2011

On Friday 17 June, students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering will launch the human-powered submarine they have designed and built which they hope will win them Gold in Washington DC next week.

Getting ready for all-team group photo.Images courtesy of Martin Plazyk.
07/08/2011

Getting ready for all-team group photo.
Images courtesy of Martin Plazyk.

Wonderful race video featuring many of the running subs! Thanks to the Scubster Team!
07/08/2011
Scubster aux USA (Terence DEWAELE)

Wonderful race video featuring many of the running subs! Thanks to the Scubster Team!

Course ISR 2011 de l'équipe Française "Scubster" Stéphane Rousson

07/08/2011
Florida Atlantic University, 2011 ISR

Talon 1's YouTube video from the race!

11th International Submarine Races in Bethesda, Maryland. Florida Atlantic University's one person propeller class submarine 'Talon 1' won the award for over...

More photos from the 11th International Submarine Races! Images courtesy of Martin Plazyk.
07/08/2011

More photos from the 11th International Submarine Races!
Images courtesy of Martin Plazyk.

Press: wtnh.com on Old Saybrook High School's anticipation of the race - June 18, 2011
07/07/2011
Old Saybrook students build racing submarine | WTNH.com Connecticut

Press: wtnh.com on Old Saybrook High School's anticipation of the race - June 18, 2011

The white hull of what will soon be a lipstick red, human-powered submarine doesn't make it in the pool gracefully. But when it does, a group of Old Saybrook High School students and teachers cheer.

Press: Fox News - June 30, 2011
07/06/2011
Holly Morris - International Human-Powered Submarine Races

Press: Fox News - June 30, 2011

The world's best and brightest young engineers have gathered in our area this week for a unique competition. FOX 5’s Holly Morris visited to learn more about the International Human-Powered Submarine Races!

Minerva and SeaBomb were the two submarines that BURST--Bath University Racing Submarine Team--brought to the 11th Inte...
07/06/2011
Race Blog - Bath University Racing Submarine Team

Minerva and SeaBomb were the two submarines that BURST--Bath University Racing Submarine Team--brought to the 11th International Submarine Races. The team shares a daily blog of its experiences prior, during and after the race.

A dinner preceded the awards ceremony to celebrate the conclusion of a great race. Contestants, crews, volunteers and C...
07/05/2011

A dinner preceded the awards ceremony to celebrate the conclusion of a great race. Contestants, crews, volunteers and Carderock officials attended. A great time was had by all.
Images courtesy of Bruce Plazyk.

A BIG "Thank you!" to the Navy Divers who helped to make the 11th International Submarine Race possible!
07/05/2011

A BIG "Thank you!" to the Navy Divers who helped to make the 11th International Submarine Race possible!

The contestants, the basin and the Navy Divers.Images courtesy of Bruce Plazyk.
07/05/2011

The contestants, the basin and the Navy Divers.
Images courtesy of Bruce Plazyk.

Press: Seapower Magazine - Jun 16, 2011
07/05/2011
SEAPOWER Magazine Online

Press: Seapower Magazine - Jun 16, 2011

WEST BETHESDA, Md. - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s David Taylor Model Basin will once again be the location for the 10th International Human-Powered Submarine Races (ISR) June 27 through July 1. The biennial engineering design competition is a part of the Division’s larger ou

In the water and out of the water. Kudos to the volunteer Operations Team who ensured over 250 smooth runs!Images court...
07/05/2011

In the water and out of the water. Kudos to the volunteer Operations Team who ensured over 250 smooth runs!
Images courtesy of Bruce Plazyk.

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The International Submarine Races are a non-profit, educational competition and the organization is all volunteer. If interested in participating, contact Sue Peterson, Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected] Media interested in covering this event must register with NSWCCD Public Affairs Office at [email protected]

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