EDF and the French Canoe Kayak and Paddle Sports Federation (FFCK) are strengthening their collaboration by renewing their partnership and welcoming a new player: Hydrostadium, a subsidiary of the EDF Group.
FFCK, EDF, and Hydrostadium: Shared Values
Water, essential for low-carbon hydropower generation, lies at the heart of both EDF’s operations and FFCK’s sporting activities.
As part of this partnership, which began in 1991, EDF carries out around a hundred regulated water releases from its hydroelectric dams each year, enabling canoe and kayak competitions to take place. In 2025, these releases allowed FFCK to organize two international competitions and three national championships. EDF also ensures the safety of kayakers and actively supports athletes and para-athletes on the French national teams.
To strengthen this 34-year partnership and embed it in a sustainable framework that protects aquatic environments, balances water use with other needs (such as drinking water supply, irrigation, tourism, etc.), and ensures the safety of participants while promoting the growth of canoe-kayak activities, EDF and FFCK have decided to include Hydrostadium in the partnership. Hydrostadium is an EDF Group subsidiary specializing in water engineering and whitewater sports.
Hydrostadium, a New Technical Partner
Since its creation in 2001, Hydrostadium, specialized in the design and construction of whitewater stadiums, has contributed to the development of canoe-kayak by designing and building whitewater courses and stadiums, supporting projects from planning through to maintenance. Drawing on its expertise in hydropower and ecological continuity, it offers a comprehensive approach to benefit local communities and whitewater stakeholders.
As part of this partnership, EDF, Hydrostadium, and FFCK are combining their technical expertise in hydraulic infrastructure and implementing innovative solutions—such as the development of a new kayak cross starting ramp to equip future whitewater stadiums.
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