Polar Bear Series

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!

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 Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @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 raceofficer@vrcracing.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 2024–2025 is Sunday October 27th!

2024–2025 Series:
October 27th
November 10th & 24th
December 8th
January 12th & 26th
February 9th & 23rd
March 9th

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 2024 ORC Rating Systems Rule 2024 ORC IMS Rule Sail Canada OSR Category 4

Polar Bear Series Registrants and Volunteers:
2024–2025 Registrants 2024–2025 Polar Bear Series Volunteers

Protest Hearings and Decisions:
Hearings and Decisions

Results:

Series Results

Notices to Competitors:


Number Date & Time Notice
1 Jan 15, 2025 1245h

Two redress hearings were held on the evening of January 14, 2025. Jury decisions will be posted on the link provided on the Official Notice Board.

Reve II’s (Div 1) rating has been adjusted from 87 to 96 effective the races beginning January 12, 2025.

The Fugitive (Div 1) has been granted average series points for two races per ER 24.7. Benjamin Rummen and crew were the race committee on The Fugitive for the October 27th race. The Fugitive was also granted average points for race 9 (“Jan 12 – R2”) in a redress hearing for withdrawing from this race to retrieve the VRC MarkSetBot from Second Beach.