A cherry blossom photoshoot for Yoshino the canoe

April 5, 2024

Concrete Canoe team shows off their new cherry blossom-inspired canoe, Yoshino, amongst the UW's famous blossoms.

A canoe decorated with painted cherry blossoms is displayed in front of cherry blossom trees.

The front side of the Yoshino canoe, featuring University of Washington written in calligraphy on the boat.

The back of the Yoshino canoe, where Yoshino is written in calligraphy letters

Concrete Canoe's 2024 boat, Yoshino, is displayed on a stand amongst cherry blossom trees in bloom.

A cherry blossom that is 3D cast onto a canoe.

At the end of March, amidst the peak bloom of the Quad’s cherry blossoms, the UW Concrete Canoe team showcased their 2024 canoe named Yoshino. The canoe was inspired by the cherry blossoms that grace campus every year. Featuring detailed cherry blossom stain work and unique 3D elements, Yoshino serves as a testament to the team's engineering skill and creative vision.

After winning first place at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Pacific Northwest Student Symposium in early April, the team will compete in the national competition at Brigham Young University in June.