Springseeker
The Fountain of Youth, an iconic piece of Floridian Folklore, was rumored to harbor 'the elixir of life' and played a key role in the founding of Florida. The University of Florida Concrete Canoe (UFCC) team is proud to present Springseeker, an embodiment of the spirit of exploration and relentless pursuit of discovery reflected in the legend of the Fountain of Youth.
Our Purpose
For the community we aim to share our innovations with the concrete canoe community and use our existing knowledge to push the limits of the competition.
For the client we intend to design and develop a streamlined construction process and a high-performing, durable prototype suitable for mass production and regional lake and river transportation.
2024 Springseeker
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Length: 19.2 ft
Width: 2.1 ft
Depth: 1.2 ft
Thickness: 3/8 in
Weight: 220 lbs
14-Day Compressive Strength
2000 psi
Primary Reinforcement: Leno-Weave Carbon Fiber
Secondary Reinforcement: Polypropylene Microfibers
Southeast Regional Symposium
Orlando, Florida
1st Place Overall
National Competition
Provo, Utah
1st Place Overall
Project Managers
Technicians: Isabel Psych, Ginger Arnold, and Noah Breder
Mix Design Captains
Technicians: Senuki Perera, Joel Maas, and Katie Tusa
Construction Captains
Technicians: Aiden Kittelson, Keegan Wittke, and Grayson Loyless
Hull Design Captains
Technicians: Ashton Dampier and Hailey Paek
Visual Design Captains
Technicians: Juliet Holder and Kieran McInerney
Technicians: NA
Paddling Captain
Structural Analysis Captain
Finance Captain