Concrete Canoe is an engineering extracurricular activity revolving around the design, creation, and racing of a canoe made of concrete. Students learn valuable design and teamwork skills, and have the great opportunity to meet civil engineering students from schools across the nation.
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The first people to sail a ship around the world were the handful of survivors of Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition, which was completed in 1522. Joshua Slocum set the record for the first solo trip around the world on his boat Spray in 1898. Since then, circumnavigation has become a badge of honor with sailors chasing the dream of taking certain routes and completing the journey in the least amount of time.Â
Most people who even think about steering a boat around the world by themselves via wind power have many years, sometimes decades, of sailing experience under their belts. But   … More
Alec Voorhees NRS, and Jackson Kayak Team. Boise River Park Phase 1 construction is nearing completion, water level is approx 6,000 – 7,000 cfs. The WaveShaper is designed for 3,500 cfs and under. Here is a taste of what is to come! Wait until it gets dialed in! Boise is officially a destination kayaking spot with world class play features in the works and world class rivers to run!