Have a boat and are new to racing? No problem – this series is a great way for beginner skippers to get out on the water and into racing.
Don’t have a boat but still want to race? Perhaps you’re a member of one of the other sections and want to try your hand at sailing? Complete Crew Bank form: Sign up here!
NOTE: The chances of finding a boat to race with through the VRC Crew Bank diminish as the series progresses. Your best chance of finding a boat to crew with is at the beginning of the season.
Looking for crew? Email VRC’s Fleet Captain with how many crew you’re looking for and what sort of libation your crew should bring.
Have more questions or wish to meet skippers and crew in person before the series? Attend VRC’s Rookie Racing Seminar on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 @1900 hours (Doors open @1830 hours) at the club in the Trophy Lounge.
Want to chat about the Polar Bear Series? Jump on over to the VRC Racing Facebook page!
Want to contact the Race Committee? Please email racing@vancouverrowingclub.ca.
Join us in the Carver Bar at Vancouver Rowing Club after racing for the reading of results and door prizes!
The first race of POLAR BEAR 2025–2026 is Sunday October 26th!
2025–2026 Series:
October 26th
November 9th & 23th
December 7th
January 4th & 18th
February 1st & 15th
March 1st
Full Series: $75 | Single Day: $25 — Register Now!
Event Rules (incorporating the NOR and SIs): Event Rules
For reference:
Race Signals 1 Race Signals 2
VRC Rowing Flow Pattern
Rules of PHRF BC
2025 ORC Rating Systems Rule
2025 ORC IMS Rule
Sail Canada OSR Category 4
Polar Bear Series Registrants and Volunteers:
2025–2026 Registrants
2025–2026 Polar Bear Series Volunteers
Protest Hearings and Decisions:
Hearings and Decisions
Results:
Notices to Competitors:
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