Virtual Field Trips
Solar Boat
1. Solar Boat
Welcome on board Solar Heritage, Chichester Harbour Conservancy’s solar-powered catamaran. This boat will let you experience the beauty of Chichester Harbour in a quiet and peaceful way.
Solar Boat with Chichester Cathedral
Look out for these landmarks
Chichester Cathedral Spire
Stoke Clump
Spinnaker Tower
Goodwood Racecourse
Racton Tower
Bosham Church
Isle of Wight
Children Enjoying Solar Boat
Wheelchair Life
The Solar Heritage
Solar Heritage was purchased with Heritage Lottery funding as a way of transporting passengers around the Harbour with little damage to the environment. Solar panels capture energy from sunlight and this is converted to electricity to power the boat.
It has been described as a 'floating classroom' because one of its purposes is to provide opportunities for school children to come and learn first hand about their environment.
Click here to find out more about solar power and how Solar Heritage works.
A hydraulic wheelchair lift was contributed to Solar Heritage by The Friends of Chichester Harbour to enable access to the boat by those who are wheelchair bound.
Bird Watching
Bird Watching
Chichester Harbour is a tidal estuary. It supports a wide range of wildlife and is particularly important for its wildfowl and waders. The solar boat is an ideal means of travelling around the harbour to look at these birds, as they do not seem to be disturbed by its presence.
Follow these links to discover more about birds and bird watching
Swimming Seal (Chris Cockburn)
Harbour Seals
The Harbour Seals have been known to swim close to the Solar Boat.
Click here to read more on seals
If you would like to tour the Harbour, arrange an educational trip or hire the Solar Boat privately.
please contact Chichester Harbour Conservancy:
Telephone :01243 513275
Email: solarboat@conservancy.co.uk
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