Cool Days. Warm Rivalries. Polar Bear Racing.
Keep your sailing season going with the VRC’s Polar Bear Racing Series! Bring your crew together for crisp days on English Bay, friendly competition, and the satisfaction of getting out on the water while others stay ashore. With changing conditions and familiar rivals, every race brings a fresh challenge.
Then head back to the clubhouse to warm up, compare notes, and share a few stories with your fellow sailors. Pull out your layers, rally your crew, and make winter sailing part of your routine!
Great day of racing organized by RVYC with three competitive races to clear of the cobwebs.
ORC Division 1 - 5th Havoc, Joey Drake & 6th Anemos Paul Thompson
PHRF Division 3 - 3rd Slick, Darling/Congdon
Southern Straits
67 Boats entered the event this year hosted by WVYC. The fleet raced over 4 courses
Halibut Bank - 2nd overall and 1st Double handed, Radiance Paul Thompson and Paul Doran, 8th, Slick Ian Darling, 10th Gitan, Miles Tulloch and 11th Dilligaf, Richard Hoar
Sisters Islets - 15th Havoc, Joey Drake, 28th The Fugitive, Benjamin Rummen
Polar Bear event Rule Links
IMS 2026 : Link
PHRF BC : Link
ORC 2026 : Link
Don’t have a boat but still want to race? Maybe you’re a member of another section and want to try your hand at sailing. Complete the
Crew Bank form to get started:
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 opportunity is at the beginning of the season.
Looking for Crew? Email the
VRC Race Officer with how many crew you’re looking for & what sort of
libation your crew should bring 😉
Want to Learn More? Have questions or want to meet skippers and crew in person before the series starts? Keep an eye out for info about our Rookie Racing Seminars.
See how much fun we have!
Need to contact the Race Committee? Email
[email protected]
Après-Race Join us in the Carver Bar after racing for the reading of results and door prizes!
We look forward to seeing you on the water!