After three long years, the canoes will be back in the water for the live 2022 ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition+, June 3-5, at Louisiana Tech University.
That means we are days away from finding out who will be next to take home the title and win “America’s Cup of Civil Engineering.”
Will Louisiana Tech have the home-water advantage? Will a first-time qualifying make their debut a victory? Or will we finally break the four-way tie between California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; University of California, Berkeley; University of Wisconsin–Madison; and University of Alabama in Huntsville for the most team championship wins?
Check out the qualifying teams and share on social media who you think will win. Be sure to use #ConcreteCanoe.
Before the races begin, let’s row back in time to honor the competition’s 35th year with a look at the previous winners.
2021: University of Florida
Canoe: Polligator
Host: University of Wisconsin–Platteville, held virtually
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of Florida
- Youngstown State University
- University of Washington
- Tongji University
- University of California, Los Angeles
2020: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 competition was canceled.
2019: University of Florida
Canoe: Free Floatin’
Host: Florida Institute of Technology
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of Florida
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- Université Laval
- Tongji University
- Western Kentucky University
2018: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Canoe: Van Gogh
Host: San Diego State University
Top Five Overall Winners:
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- University of Florida
- Université Laval
- Tongji University
- Youngstown State University
2017: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Canoe: Meraki
Host: Colorado School of Mines
Top Five Overall Winners:
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- University of Florida
- University of Akron
- Tongji University
- École de technologie supérieure
2016: École de technologie supérieure
Canoe: Letsgo
Host: University of Texas at Tyler
Top Five Overall Winners:
- École de technologie supérieure
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of Nevada, Reno
- Western Kentucky University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
2015: University of Florida
Canoe: Foreverglades
Host: Clemson University
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of Florida
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- University of California, Berkeley
- École de technologie supérieure
- Clemson University
2014: University of Nevada, Reno
Canoe: Alluvium
Host: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of Nevada, Reno
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- Université Laval
- Utah State University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
2013: École de technologie supérieure
Canoe: Savannah
Host: University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Top Five Overall Winners:
- École de technologie supérieure
- University of Nevada, Reno
- University of Florida
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- Utah State University
2012: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Canoe: Prospector
Host: University of Nevada, Reno
Top Five Overall Winners:
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- Universite Laval
- Michigan Technological University
- University of Nevada, Reno
- University of Florida
2011: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Canoe: Cetacea
Host: University of Evansville
Top Five Overall Winners:
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Université Laval
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- University of Nevada, Reno
2010: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Canoe: Amazona
Host: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Top Five Overall Winners:
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- University of Nevada, Reno
- École de technologie supérieure
- Michigan Technological University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
2009: University of California, Berkeley
Canoe: Bear Area
Host: University of Alabama
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of California, Berkeley
- École de technologie supérieure
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- University of Florida
- University of Nevada, Reno
2008: University of Nevada, Reno
Canoe: Argentum
Host: École de technologie supérieure
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of Nevada, Reno
- University of California, Berkeley
- École de technologie supérieure
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- University of Florida
2007: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Canoe: Descendant
Host: University of Washington
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
- University of Florida
- University of Nevada Reno
- Western Kentucky University
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
2006: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Canoe: Forward
Host: Oklahoma State University
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- Clemson University
- University of California, Berkeley
- Michigan Technological University
2005: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Canoe: Taliesin
Host: Clemson University
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Clemson University
- Michigan Technological University
- University of California, Berkeley
- United States Military Academy
2004: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Canoe: Rock Solid
Host: ASCE & Catholic University
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Université Laval
- University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Clemson University
- Milwaukee School of Engineering
2003: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Canoe: Chequamegon
Host: Drexel University
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Université Laval
- University of California, Berkeley
- Clemson University
- University of Oklahoma
2002: Clemson University
Canoe: Accomplice
Host: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Top Five Overall Winners:
- Clemson University
- Université Laval
- Oklahoma State University
- Western Kentucky University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
2001: University of Alabama in Huntsville
Canoe: Survivor
Host: San Diego State University
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Clemson University
- Oklahoma State University
- Université Laval
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
2000: Clemson University
Canoe: Instinct
Host: Colorado School of Mines
Top Five Overall Winners:
- Clemson University
- Oklahoma State University
- Florida Institute of Technology
- Michigan State University
- University of Washington
1999: Clemson University
Canoe: The Sequel
Host: Florida Institute of Technology
Top Five Overall Winners:
- Clemson University
- University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Oklahoma State University
- University of Washington
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
1998: University of Alabama in Huntsville
Canoe: Rapid Fire
Host: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of Alabama in Huntsville
- California State University at Sacramento
- Clemson University
- Florida Institute of Technology
- University of Washington
1997: Florida Institute of Technology
Canoe: Chip off the Old Block
Host: Cleveland State University
Top Five Overall Winners:
- Florida Institute of Technology
- University of Alabama in Huntsville
- University of California, Berkeley
- Michigan State University
- University of California, Los Angeles
1996: University of Alabama in Huntsville
Canoe: Sprit of America
Host: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Michigan State University
- University of California, Berkeley
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Clemson University
1995: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Canoe: Predator
Host: The George Washington University
Top Five Overall Winners:
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- California State University, Sacramento
- Michigan State University
- Clemson University
- University of New Orleans
1994: University of Alabama in Huntsville
Canoe: Defender
Host: University of New Orleans
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of Alabama in Huntsville
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of New Orleans
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Clemson University
1993: University of Alabama in Huntsville
Canoe: Rock It
Host: California State University, Sacramento
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Michigan State University
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of New Orleans
- Colorado State University
1992: University of California, Berkeley
Canoe: ClassiCal
Host: Colorado State University
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of Alabama in Huntsville
- University of New Orleans
- University of Maryland
- Michigan State University
1991: University of California, Berkeley
Canoe: Bearing Straight
Host: University of Central Florida
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of Maryland
- State University of New York, Buffalo
- University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign
- University of Texas–Austin
1990: Michigan State University
Canoe: Rowing Stone
Host: State University of New York, Buffalo
Top Five Overall Winners:
- Michigan State University
- University of Maryland
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of Texas–Austin
- University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
1989: University of California, Berkeley
Canoe: Calypso
Host: Texas Tech University
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of California, Berkeley
- Michigan State University
- University of New Hampshire
- Washington State University
- University of Houston
1988: University of California, Berkeley
Canoe: Bearacuda
Host: Michigan State University
Top Five Overall Winners:
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of New Hampshire
- University of Akron
- Portland State University
- University of Alabama in Huntsville
The ASCE Foundation supports the 2022 ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition+, along with the Workshop for Student Chapter Leaders and Student Conferences, providing civil engineering students with hands-on learning experience and leadership opportunities. To support programs like these, visit ascefoundation.org/education-fund.