10th Wildau Solar Boat Regatta
On September 6, 2025, international solar boat teams will compete on the Dahme river in Wildau.
German versionAbout Solar Boat Regatta
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The University of Applied Science Wildau, in collaboration with the Wassersportclub Wildau e.V. and the Solarbootverein Deutschland e.V., is organizing the "Wildauer Solarbootregatta" on September 6, 2025, at the Dahme riverbank (Villa am See - Klubhaus & Hafen).
The solar boat regatta is being held for the eighth time and attracts participants from Germany, Poland, Hungary, and other countries. The race venue is located just 600 meters from the University of Applied Science Wildau campus, providing the teams with a challenging course to test their skills.
We will once again be able to enjoy many exciting races this year. In the first round, the endurance of the boats will be tested over three hours. This will be followed by a race to determine the speed of the boats and finally a duel between the competing boats.
The solar boat regatta offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience water sports with modern renewable technology. Food and beverages will be available in good weather. Spectators will have an excellent view of the racing action due to the proximity of the venue and can cheer on the teams.
We invite you to join us on September 6, 2025, for the "Wildauer Solarbootregatta" and cheer on the teams as they compete for victory.
Would you like to participate with a team in the solar boat regatta or support our event? Please feel free to contact us!
Solar Boat Regatta 2025 - Schedule
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome by TH Wildau President (Prof. Ulrike Tippe) and Mayor of the City of Wildau (Mr. Frank Nerlich)
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Long-distance race lasting 3 hours
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Sprint with 2 runs each
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Duel with 2 runs each
5:00 PM
Award ceremony
Event OrganizationOpen areaClose area
Since 2011, students, pupils, and private enthusiasts of solar boat teams have been meeting annually in Brandenburg to participate in the sporting competition under the European regulations. The events are organized by the Solarboatverein Deutschland e.V. and take place on the Werbellinsee and the Finow Canal in Eberswalde.
For the eighth time, the University of Applied Sciences Wildau, under the leadership of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Reiff-Stephan (founding member of the Solarboatverein Deutschland e.V. (solarbootverein.de)) and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Köthe, will host the regatta on the Dahme. The organization and implementation of the event is supported by the "Villa am See Wildau" and the "Wassersportclub Wildau," as well as the student council of the University of Applied Sciences Wildau and many helpers from the region (City of Wildau, German Red Cross, Fire Department, etc.).
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There will be no division into categories. All boats will compete against each other in a single ranking. The results of the boats will be normalised. The normalisation is based on the measurement data recorded by the measurement box.
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All teams participating in the Wildau Solar Boat Championship 2025 must complete the following races in the specified order:
- 1. Endurance - In three hours, the longest possible distance must be covered.
- 2. Speed - Starting from the line, a straight 200-metre course must be completed, followed by a turn, and then another 200-metre course to the finish line. The total distance should be completed in the shortest possible time.
- 3. Duel - Two boats compete head-to-head in a duel, navigating a small course.
Between races, boats are not allowed to recharge using any external power source.
Background and History of the Solarboat RegattaOpen areaClose area
In April 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, a never-before-seen environmental catastrophe caused by humans, prompted many to rethink and reorient their ways. At Max-Beckmann-Oberschule in Berlin, chemistry and physics teacher Norbert Wilms concluded that renewable energy had to be integrated into our lives and education. The idea of building solar boats with his students quickly emerged, not far from Lake Tegel, to bring theory to life in an exciting way. The birth of the Solarboat Races was approaching, and on September 3, 1988, the first solarboat regatta – probably worldwide – took place, attracting the first curious participants over the years. The once Berlin/Hamburg event quickly grew into an internationally respected event, attracting more boats and enthusiasts to sports venues in Germany and abroad every year.
