20th German Concrete Canoe Regatta

The previous edition in 2024 in Cologne was a complete success: over 800 students, more than 40 universities, and an enthusiastic audience on the banks of the Rhine in Cologne. The event traditionally changes its location, allowing each edition to reach a new region and a new audience. Brandenburg an der Havel, with its well-equipped regatta course on the Beetzsee lake, is a logical and beautiful choice for 2026 — competition conditions like those for World and European championships, combined with the water-rich Havelland region.

The tradition dates back to 1986 — almost 40 years of student competitions centered around the material concrete, organized by the InformationsZentrum Beton and the German concrete industry. For anyone interested in civil engineering or skeptical about whether concrete boats can actually float: a visit will clarify both.