Time: 3.00 miles in 37:13

In July 2021, there was no University of Pittsburgh PEP team, but there were two corageous students attending the Multi-Agency Craft Conference in Baltimore and learning from the PEP 2021 competition. Eight short months later, this team put in a solid showing with a confident third-place showing. This team was first on the scene on race morning and worked well together on the shore to get the craft in shape. (They even worked well together on the course, addressing a mid-race issue and getting back to full speed.)

Student leader Nick Genco has created a climate of collaboration and joy within his team and connectivity and expertise within the naval engineering community that is supporting the growth of this team. It has been impressive to watch this team form, plan, design, fabricate, identify sponsors, and compete over the school year. The foundation for this group is so strong looking ahead. Not only does this team have people and craft embued with naval engineering expertise; they are building connections across Pittsburgh, western PA, and the national naval engineering community.

To sponsor and support this team, please contact the team via their website, https://www.pittelectricpropulsion.com/

This great video was created by the team themselves.