b'FOUNDATIONNEWSPVA Members CAN Build a Better Boat!T his years annual regional competition will support both the Passenger Vessel Foundation and a local food bank in Tampa, FL, when par-ticipating PVA members from the five PVA Regions compete against one another in a unique building contest. Each region will design and MaRitRenDs 2020construct a passenger vessel from canned foods on the exhibit floorRegional Can BUilDingof the Tampa Convention Center during the PVA Annual Convention atCoMPetitionMariTrends 2020.WHICH REGION HAS THE BESTPVA Region teams of 20 will build a vessel made of canned foodsBOATS AND TEAMWORK?This years competition will feature a foodthat have been donated, explained Passenger Vessel Foundationcan building competition to benefit PVFoundation and a local food bank.President Rob McMahon. The vessel can be historic or one that could beRegion teams of 20 will build a vessel madeof cans. Vessel can be in operation or historic.in operation today on Americas waterways. This will take pre-planningThis will take pre-planning and a design team!All teams will be provided cans, howeverdecorations and enhancements are toand a design team. be provided by each region.The cans will be provided, but designers should have their own deco- Teams will have 15 minutes to build the vessel,which will be judged by the local food bankrations and enhancements. Each team will have a set time to build theirreceiving the cans after the competition.entRy Fee:vessel that will be judged by a representative of the local food bank that$100per participantwill receive the cans after the competition concludes.(Teams of 20)This is an important fundraising activity for the Foundation that1st four teams to register all 20participants receive a handicap, so be supports PVA training materials, the PVA Safety Awards, and educationalthe first and position your region to have the best chance of winning.grants for persons interested in a career in the passenger vessel industry. ARegisteR online at: PVFoUnDation.CoM$100 entry fee is required per participant, and the fi rst four teams to registerPhone: 888.788.6556eMail:inFo@PVFoUnDation.CoMall 20 participants receive a handicap, so registering a full team early may offer the best chance of winning.Register online at www.pvfoundation.com/about/region-events// nEngine power solutions Puget Sound Express, Saratoga, Built by All American Marinepower up your excursion experienceCreating an edge for your excursion business relies on producing a more positive customer experience. With Scania engines powering your vessels, youre full speed ahead of the competition. Scania designs, engineers and builds marine engines famous for their power and reliability. Engine noise has been minimized to allow your customers to fully appreciate the sounds of nature, while also easily hearing tour information and safety instructions from your crew.Scania marine engines produce high torque at low revolutions, resulting in exceptional maneuverability in tight harbors. Plus, Scaniasrecord of proven performance, dependability, and superior support and service will keep your operation on schedule, today and tomorrow. Empower your operation For more information, contact na.marketing@scania.com 22 NOVEMBER 2019FOGHORN'