Concrete Canoe

The Concrete Canoe Competition involves earning points for paddling races, a design paper, an oral presentation, and a final product. For the construction of a competitive canoe, students on the concrete canoe team put countless man-hours into ideas for a hull design, experimenting with different mix designs, and conducting strength tests to determine the best concrete mix for producing a sturdy yet buoyant and lightweight product. The team also acquires hands-on experience in creating a mold for the canoe and paddling to compete in a series of races. After months of paddling practice, the team placed 2nd in Men's Sprint, 2nd in Coed Sprint, and 3rd in Women's Sprint. They also placed 4th for their Technical Presentation. Overall, the Canoe team placed 4th at PSWS 2025. 

If you are interested in being part of this exciting project, please contact the concrete canoe captains via email.

Project Manager

Richard Manuzzi
Construction Engineering, Senior
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Hi guys, my name is Richard Manuzzi and I am one of the Concrete Canoe Project Managers for the year 2025-2026. I graduated from Kealakehe High School on Big Island and am now a senior. My goals for this upcoming year are to win first place in canoe events and races at PSWS, create a lasting culture and system for our team, and make great memories. In my off time, I love to golf, workout, and watch football. If you have any other questions/interest about canoe, feel free to reach out to me through email!
Selah Asano
Civil Engineering, Junior
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Aloha!
My name’s Selah Asano and I’m one of the Concrete Canoe Project Managers this year. I graduated from Kamehameha Kapālama in 2023. One of my main goals is to get more people involved, from underclassmen to upperclassmen, and make sure everyone feels comfortable and included. I also want to keep bringing Hawaiian culture into our designs and construction, blending tradition with modern ideas. I love surfing (even though I get pounded), scrapbooking, and just cruising at the beach. Super excited to meet everyone this year!

Structural Analysis Captain

Luke Thorp
Civil Engineering, Sophomore
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Hi everyone! My name is Luke Thorp and I will be the Concrete Canoe Structural Analysis Captain this year. I graduated from Kealakehe High School in 2024 and am currently a Sophomore. My goal is to create an in-depth structural analysis of our canoe that is easy to understand and well organized. In my free time, I enjoy surfing, hiking, and playing guitar. I hope to continue to bond with the team, making memories while learning along the way!

Construction Captain

Jacob Momohara
Civil Engineering, Senior
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​Aloha, my name is Jacob Momohara, I am a senior and I am the construction captain on the Concrete Canoe team. I am from the Big Island and graduated from Kamehameha Schools. A goal that I have for this year is to #BeatSLO. Some of my favorite hobbies include surfing, volleyball, and baseball.

Mix Design Captain

Kylea Medeiros
Civil Engineering, Junior
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Aloha! My name is Kylea Medeiros, and I am the Concrete Canoe Mix Captain. I graduated from Kealakehe High School in 2022 and am currently a Junior. My goal is to create a strong and lighter mix while also fostering a welcoming environment that encourages new members to join and stay involved in the process of achieving victory at PSWS. I enjoy playing sports and watching funny videos during my free time. Please feel free to come up to me with any questions.

Aesthetics Captain

Trip Hiramoto
Civil Engineering, Sophomore
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​Aloha! ¡Hola! こんにちは! My name is Trip Hiramoto, and I am one of the Concrete Canoe Aesthetics Captains this year. I graduated c/o 2024 from Moanalua High School and am currently a sophomore. I look forward to building participation, making some awesome canoe designs, and meeting new friends! In my free time, I enjoy volunteering, learning other languages, and playing soccer and ukulele. Hope to see you guys there!
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Gage Tani
Civil Engineering, Sophomore
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​What's up y'all! My name is Gage Tani and I am the Co-Aesthetics Captain for Concrete Canoe this year. I am a proud Moanalua High School Graduate of 2024. My goal is to make a design that represents our school well and to be able to place top 3 in most of the events in concrete Canoe during PSWS 2026, and to ultimately make it to nationals. My interests include playing soccer, watching shows, and exercising. Hope to make a lot more connections and friends with everyone. Lets win this year!!!
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