{"id":3748,"date":"2025-02-23T03:45:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T03:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dragonboat.sport\/?p=3748"},"modified":"2025-02-25T04:20:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T04:20:44","slug":"idbf-inspects-race-venue-for-the-2025-17th-idbf-world-dragon-boat-racing-championships-brandenburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dragonboat.sport\/news\/idbf-inspects-race-venue-for-the-2025-17th-idbf-world-dragon-boat-racing-championships-brandenburg\/","title":{"rendered":"IDBF Inspects Race Venue for the 2025 17th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, Brandenburg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NEWS RELEASE (#2025-04)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>IDBF Inspects Race Venue for the 2025 17th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, Brandenburg<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany \u2013 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 14 to 20 July 2025.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s technical aspects, including water conditions, infrastructure, and logistics, to ensure optimal race conditions for national teams worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Following the inspection, IDBF President Claudio Schermi expressed full confidence in the venue\u2019s readiness:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>With the championship set to bring together the world\u2019s top dragon boat athletes, the IDBF, DDV, and the Regatta team will continue to collaborate closely to deliver an outstanding and memorable competition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-3748 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.dragonboat.sport\/news\/idbf-inspects-race-venue-for-the-2025-17th-idbf-world-dragon-boat-racing-championships-brandenburg\/attachment\/idbf-ddv-inspection-team\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IDBF-DDV-inspection-team.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"IDBF and DDV site inspection team in Brandenburg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-3757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IDBF-DDV-inspection-team.jpg 586w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IDBF-DDV-inspection-team-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IDBF-DDV-inspection-team-480x489.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-3757'>\n\t\t\t\tIDBF and DDV site inspection team at Brandenburg\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.dragonboat.sport\/news\/idbf-inspects-race-venue-for-the-2025-17th-idbf-world-dragon-boat-racing-championships-brandenburg\/attachment\/brandenbrg-meeting\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"737\" src=\"https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenbrg-meeting-e1740454723447-1024x737.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-3751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenbrg-meeting-e1740454723447-1024x737.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenbrg-meeting-e1740454723447-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenbrg-meeting-e1740454723447-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenbrg-meeting-e1740454723447-1080x778.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenbrg-meeting-e1740454723447.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-3751'>\n\t\t\t\tSite inspection meeting with the IDBF, DDV and Org Comm\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.dragonboat.sport\/news\/idbf-inspects-race-venue-for-the-2025-17th-idbf-world-dragon-boat-racing-championships-brandenburg\/attachment\/brandenburg-rave-venue-map\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-rave-venue-map-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-3750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-rave-venue-map-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-rave-venue-map-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-rave-venue-map-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-rave-venue-map-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-rave-venue-map-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-rave-venue-map-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-rave-venue-map-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-rave-venue-map-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-rave-venue-map-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-rave-venue-map-e1740455092941.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-3750'>\n\t\t\t\tMap of race venue for WDBRC 2025\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.dragonboat.sport\/news\/idbf-inspects-race-venue-for-the-2025-17th-idbf-world-dragon-boat-racing-championships-brandenburg\/attachment\/claudio-melanie-site-inspection\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Claudio-Melanie-site-inspection-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-3753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Claudio-Melanie-site-inspection-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Claudio-Melanie-site-inspection-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Claudio-Melanie-site-inspection-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Claudio-Melanie-site-inspection-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Claudio-Melanie-site-inspection-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Claudio-Melanie-site-inspection-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Claudio-Melanie-site-inspection-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Claudio-Melanie-site-inspection-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Claudio-Melanie-site-inspection-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Claudio-Melanie-site-inspection.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-3753'>\n\t\t\t\tIDBF President Claudio Schermi with IDBF Chair Competition &#038; Technical Committee Melanie Cantwell \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.dragonboat.sport\/news\/idbf-inspects-race-venue-for-the-2025-17th-idbf-world-dragon-boat-racing-championships-brandenburg\/attachment\/clauidio-site-inspection\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"692\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Clauidio-site-inspection-e1740454835925-692x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-3754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Clauidio-site-inspection-e1740454835925-692x1024.jpg 692w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Clauidio-site-inspection-e1740454835925-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Clauidio-site-inspection-e1740454835925-768x1137.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-3754'>\n\t\t\t\tIDBF President Claudio Schermi at Regatta Centre in Brandenburg\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.dragonboat.sport\/news\/idbf-inspects-race-venue-for-the-2025-17th-idbf-world-dragon-boat-racing-championships-brandenburg\/attachment\/brandenburg-venue\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-venue-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-3752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-venue-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-venue-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-venue-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-venue-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-venue-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-venue-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-venue-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-venue-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-venue-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/dragonboat.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brandenburg-venue.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-3752'>\n\t\t\t\tFinish tower at the Regatta Centre in Brandenburg\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>About the IDBF<br \/>\n<\/strong>The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) is the global governing body for dragon boat racing. Founded in 1991, in Hong Kong China, it oversees and promotes the sport of dragon boat paddling across the world. With a mission to foster unity, friendship, and fair competition, the IDBF organises multiple international world championships, sets rules and standards for dragon boat racing and equipment, and has a membership base of over 80 national federations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEWS RELEASE (#2025-04) &nbsp; IDBF Inspects Race Venue for the 2025 17th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, Brandenburg Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany \u2013 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 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3751,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[75,77,76],"class_list":["post-3748","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-brandenburg","tag-idbf","tag-wdbrc2025"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - 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