BCC Marine Engineering Students Win Medals

BCC students won second and third place in the advance division! Sixteen BCC Marine Engineering students participated in the South Florida's 12th Annual Plywood Regatta, presented by the MIASF on April 19th and 20th, at the Dania Beach City Marina. $20,000 was raised for Broward County Schools' Marine Magnet Programs.  There were 300 other student participants represented on 38 teams.

Felipe Caballos, one of the Marine Engineering student participants was awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship ($500 from MIASF matched by a $500 from the BCC Foundation)!

BCC marine engineering students show off their plywood and glue boat design and construction skills.	(L-R) BCC participants Philip Barbaccia, and Miguel Presutti, in "Two Guys, One Boat."	(L-R) Philip Barbaccia, and Miguel Presutti, are elated as they cross the finish line to win 3rd Place!

Charles Harper, one of the marine engineering instructors remarked, "I am very proud of the students and the effort that they gave to represent BCC while having a great time."  After talking over designs, erecting boats made of plywood and glue, and practicing for two weeks.  "This is the first time that BCC has been involved with such an event that introduces young marine enthusiasts and the community to the craft of boat building and The Marine Industry."

(L-R) BCC students Nick Pasler, Kevin Rosenberg, and Michael Roell bring home Second Place medals in the Advance Division.	(L-R) BCC students Philip Barbaccia, and Miguel Presutti, Third Place winners in the Advance Division, stand proudly beside instructor, Charles Harper.

For more amazing photos of this event, click here: South Florida 12th Annual Plywood Regatta

For more information regarding BCC's Marine Engineering Management program contact:

Charles Harper
Marine Engineering Instructor
BCC - Miramar Campus
7451 Riviera Blvd., Bldg. 101/162
Miramar, FL 33023
954-201-8618 Office
954-608-8115 Cell
954-201-8608 Fax