From Folded to Floating in 10 Minutes

10 minutes is all you need transform this origami-inspired design from its folded form to a seaworthy vessel! It’s called MyCanoe and it’s compact enough to fit one or even two in your trunk, making it possible for anyone to enjoy canoeing without the need for car roof racks or a bulky, rigid boat.

Composed of specialized flexible and watertight polypropylene material, it goes from a 37″ x 25″ totable package to a full 14 foot canoe in a cinch. In its expanded form, users will find that it’s as comfortable as it is durable… not to mention, FAST!

Designers: Jay Lee & KS Jin

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Personal Watercraft Rescue

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Jong 2020 provides the rescuer the mobility, speed and the ease of use needed to execute efficient and safe missions during disaster situations. To use, simply pull the front component to engage the inflation system. The rubber balancing arms will fill, preparing the vessel for navigation. To maneuver, water will enter from the front section and exit towards the rudder in order to control the direction of the craft. Survivors can cling on to the rubber grip while it drives other survivors without the delay of pulling them out of the water.

Designer: Imran Othman

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Hit the rapids with Google’s latest Olympic doodle

DNP Hit the rapids with Google's latest Olympic doodle

It's time to pound the arrow keys again for Mountain View's latest Olympic doodle game, a whitewater slalom canoe challenge. The idea is to speed through the course with the left/right keys in the best time while using up/down to avoid rocks and the riverbank. Our intrepid web paddlers managed a time of 18 seconds so far, and you can post your own time in the comments below -- if you dare.

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