• November 06, 2018

    UW Concrete Canoe Team places high at nationals

    After taking first place at regionals this year, the UW Concrete Canoe Team headed to San Diego, California and placed seventh overall at the ASCE National Concrete Canoe Competition.

    At the national competition, held this year from June 23-25 at San Diego State University, the UW team, representing the PNW, was one of 25 teams that competed in various categories in addition to the races, including final product, design paper, and oral presentation.

    The team placed sixth in both the women’s and men’s slalom/endurance races, as well as in the coed final sprints.

    For final product, design paper, oral presentation, the UW competitors earned ninth, fourth, and sixth place, respectively.

    By earning seventh place overall, the team was able to claim their highest score since 2000.

    The UW Concrete Canoe Teamsaw its beginnings in 1975. Together, the diverse group of 40 spend a few short months designing, building, and racing their canoe against other collegiate teams across the country.

    For over 40 years, the completely student-run team has taken home a total of 12 regional championships and four top-10 national finishes.

    Congratulations to the UW Concrete Canoe Team for their great success this year!