"Rector" unbeatable again. KSTO Korab returns from the competition with a gold medal
The team of the Student Science Club of Naval Architecture KORAB returns from the competition with great success. The team won first place in the overall classification of the prestigious international student competition International Waterbike Regatta for the second consecutive time, defeating teams from all over Europe.
The team of the Student Science Club of Naval Architecture KORAB returns from the competition with great success. The team won first place in the overall classification of the prestigious international student competition International Waterbike Regatta for the second consecutive time, defeating teams from all over Europe.
The International Waterbike Regatta 2026 took place in Rostock, Germany.
– The victory was secured by our waterbike "Rektor". During the three-day competition, which included speed tests, maneuverability, and towing capacity, the design proved unbeatable – emphasized the students.
The unit took first place in the overall competition classification, dominating in most of the contested disciplines:
- 1st place in the long-distance race (Long Distance – 10 km distance),
- 1st place in the FSB maneuvering competition (Forward-Stop-Backward),
- 1st place in the acceleration test (Acceleration),
- 2nd place in the parallel race on the obstacle course (Slalom)
Besides "Rektor" – "CBG" and "Dżordż"
At the competition, besides "Rektor", the waterbikes "CBG" and "Dżordż" also participated.
"CBG" finished in the top ten of the competition (10th place in the overall classification), which represents a significant step forward compared to last year’s results. This is the result of year-round work that included significant reduction of the hull weight and implementation of a new steering system.
"Dżordż", on the other hand, placed 25th. – This year, we tested new steering systems. Although they caused considerable technical problems that ultimately prevented completion of the FSB and Long Distance events, we managed the situation efficiently. We are drawing conclusions and getting down to further work – the students added.
Next edition of the regatta in Poland
The victory in Rostock is not the only great news. In accordance with a long-standing tradition, the organization of the IWR competition returns to Poland every ten years. The KSTO KORAB team officially announced that it has become the main organizer of next year’s edition – International Waterbike Regatta 2027. Preparations to host European teams in Poland have already begun.
The International Waterbike Regatta has attracted hundreds of participants since 1980. Students from all over Europe meet every year to test their units in seven events: Sprint, Slalom, FSB (Forward-Stop-Backward), Bollard Pull, Acceleration, Long Distance, and Secret Mission.
– Zwycięstwo zapewnił nam rower wodny „Rektor”. Podczas trzydniowych zmagań, obejmujących sprawdziany prędkości, zwrotności oraz uciągu, konstrukcja okazała się bezkonkurencyjna – podkreślają studenci.
The International Waterbike Regatta 2026 took place in Rostock, Germany.
– The victory was secured by our waterbike "Rektor". During the three-day competition, which included speed tests, maneuverability, and towing capacity, the design proved unbeatable – emphasized the students.
The unit took first place in the overall competition classification, dominating in most of the contested disciplines:
- 1st place in the long-distance race (Long Distance – 10 km distance),
- 1st place in the FSB maneuvering competition (Forward-Stop-Backward),
- 1st place in the acceleration test (Acceleration),
- 2nd place in the parallel race on the obstacle course (Slalom)
Besides "Rektor" – "CBG" and "Dżordż"
At the competition, besides "Rektor", the waterbikes "CBG" and "Dżordż" also participated.
"CBG" finished in the top ten of the competition (10th place in the overall classification), which represents a significant step forward compared to last year’s results. This is the result of year-round work that included significant reduction of the hull weight and implementation of a new steering system.
"Dżordż", on the other hand, placed 25th. – This year, we tested new steering systems. Although they caused considerable technical problems that ultimately prevented completion of the FSB and Long Distance events, we managed the situation efficiently. We are drawing conclusions and getting down to further work – the students added.
Next edition of the regatta in Poland
The victory in Rostock is not the only great news. In accordance with a long-standing tradition, the organization of the IWR competition returns to Poland every ten years. The KSTO KORAB team officially announced that it has become the main organizer of next year’s edition – International Waterbike Regatta 2027. Preparations to host European teams in Poland have already begun.
The International Waterbike Regatta has attracted hundreds of participants since 1980. Students from all over Europe meet every year to test their units in seven events: Sprint, Slalom, FSB (Forward-Stop-Backward), Bollard Pull, Acceleration, Long Distance, and Secret Mission.
Gdańsk Tech is implementing the project titled "Engineers' Regatta 2026," which has received funding in the amount of PLN 386,620.00, as part of the non-competitive project "Support for students in enhancing their competencies and skills." The non-competitive project is carried out by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education under the European Social Development Funds Program 2021-2027 FERS, with EU co-financing amounting to PLN 22,693,000.00.