Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany – The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) has completed a three day comprehensive inspection of the race course at the Regattastrecke Brandenburg, the official venue for the 17th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, scheduled to take place from 14th to 20th July 2025.
The inspection team, led by IDBF President Claudio Schermi, alongside Vice President Nigel Bedford and Melanie Cantwell, Chair of Competition and Technical Commission, thoroughly evaluated the venue’s technical aspects, including water conditions, infrastructure, and logistics, to ensure optimal race conditions for national teams worldwide.
Following the inspection, IDBF President Claudio Schermi expressed full confidence in the venue’s readiness:
“The Regattastrecke Brandenburg is a world-class venue with a proven track record in hosting major international championships. We are extremely satisfied with the preparations and confident that this event will set new standards in dragon boat racing. I strongly encourage all national teams to finalise their entries on the IDBF Registration Platform before the provisional entry deadline of 1st March 2025, to ensure a smooth and well-organised championship.”
The IDBF Site Inspection Team expressed full satisfaction with the venue and praised the commitment and experience of the Organising Committee (Org Com) in ensuring the success of this prestigious event. Special attention was also given to the arrangements for Para Athletes, with the assurance that all necessary accommodations will be provided.
DDV President Ute Becker-Frenzel and the Organising Committee Team extended their appreciation to the IDBF for conducting a three-day inspection from the 21st to the 23rd February, ensuring full alignment with organisational deadlines and championship requirements.
With the championship set to bring together the world’s top dragon boat athletes, the IDBF, DDV, and the Regatta team will continue to collaborate closely to deliver an outstanding and memorable competition.
Source: https://www.dragonboat.sport/news/idbf-inspects-race-venue-for-the-2025-17th-idbf-world-dragon-boat-racing-championships-brandenburg/
Introductory picture: DDV
