Students use novel ideas in concrete boat competition.
“Sink like a rock†means nothing to the UNLV American Society of Civil Engineers concrete canoe team.
The self-proclaimed nerds from ASCE have defied the laws of reason by creating a cement block that won’t sleep with the fishes.
“It’s extremely nerdy, we know, but we love it,†team captain Tiffany Hearn said. Â
The team of civil engineering majors will be competing in the regional concrete canoe competition in Hawaii against 20 universities in April. .. Details
One to two-metre swells and a nasty one-metre chop were on hand to welcome competitors in the fourth round of the Rayglass New Zealand Offshore Powerboat championships off Napier over the weekend.
Despite what organisers termed ‘testing conditions’, there was plenty of close racing over the 100-mile (Superboat) and 60-mile classes…. Details and more picturesÂ
Many of the best paddle surfers in the world, whether sitting down or standing up, will gather in Santa Cruz on March 20-22 to compete at the world famous Steamer Lane point break during the 23rd annual Santa Cruz Kayak Surf Festival.
In addition to expert kayak surfers from around the world, the 2009 Festival will offer competition for stand-up paddle surfers, and a special College Team Challenge, featuring UC Santa Cruz, Cal State Monterey Bay and other school teams. …Â Details
Hanuman, the replica new build of Endeavour II, was launched over the weekend at the Royal Huisman yard in The Netherlands.
Designed by Dykstra and Partners, and with an interior by Pieter Beeldsnijder; she made a dramatic appearance as she was lowered into the water yesterday. …Â Details