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City College of San Francisco Engineering Club Races to Victory at Statewide Solar Regatta
This is the sixth time the College has produced engineering champions at the annual event.
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San Francisco, California (June 10, 2025) - The City College of San Francisco (惇蹋勛圖) Engineering Club has once again shown remarkable ingenuity and team collaboration by winning the 2025 Sacramento Municipal Utility Districts (SMUD) California Solar Regatta, held on May 3, 2025, at the Rancho Seco Recreation Area. The 惇蹋勛圖 Engineering Club has now won the SMUD Regatta Cup in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2025, making our College one of the most decorated in the events history.
This years competition brought together top-tier teams from across California, including UC Riverside, Cal Poly Pomona, Sacramento State, Chico State, and several other distinguished colleges. 惇蹋勛圖 stood out with first-place finishes in both the Sprint and Slalom events, and a close second in the Endurance race. Their technical skill and multidisciplinary approach also earned them top honors in the Artistic, Sustainability, and Drivetrain categories, securing their overall victory.
After placing second in 2024, this years win is especially meaningful, said Keith Mueller, Chair of the 惇蹋勛圖 Engineering Department and faculty advisor to the club. Our students worked tirelesslyoften late into the night in the basement of the Science Buildingand their dedication paid off. I couldnt be prouder.
This years overcast skies turned this solar-powered event into a battery-only race, but the 惇蹋勛圖 team powered through to claim their sixth Solar Regatta championship title and a cash prize of $3,000. Each competing team came prepared not only to race but also to demonstrate their engineering expertiseanswering judges questions and explaining the intricacies of their boats wiring, design, materials, and mechanical systems.
Mitchell Bailey, Interim Chancellor of 惇蹋勛圖, also praised the team: "Congratulations to our incredible Engineering Clubwinning against such a competitive field is truly remarkable. Since 2017, the club has amassed an impressive 36 racing awards across various competitions, continually raising the bar for student-led innovation and academic excellence while championing the significance of solar technology.
About SMUDs California Solar Regatta:
SMUD California Solar Regatta is an annual hands-on competition that challenges high school and college students from across California to design, build, and race solar-powered boats. Held every year at the Rancho Seco Recreational Area, the event promotes renewable energy education by combining engineering, teamwork, and innovation. Through a series of races and technical presentations, students gain real-world experience in solar technology while showcasing their creativity and problem-solving skills in a fun outdoor environment.
About City College of San Francisco:
Bringing higher education opportunities since 1935, and now celebrating its 90th anniversary, City College of San Francisco is an urban community college serving over 40,000 students annually at six locations throughout San Francisco. The College offers an affordable opportunity to earn associate degrees, prepare for transfer, pursue career and technical education, and personal development and enrichment. Visit:
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