Lake Davenport Sailing Club

Sailing for all in Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois

October 9–11, 2026

66th Annual Polar Bear Regatta

Close out the season on the Mississippi with C Scows and MC Scows, a Friday night welcome party, raffle prizes, great food and superb late-season racing.

Welcome Party Friday, October 9 Racing Saturday & Sunday, October 10–11 Classes C Scow & MC Scow Where 1225 E River Drive, Davenport, IA

The Weekend

Entry includes the Friday night welcome party and breakfast both mornings.

Friday, Oct 9

Welcome Party

Check in, rig up and join the fleet at the club for the Friday night welcome party — included with every entry.

Saturday, Oct 10

Racing & Dinner

Breakfast at the club, racing on Lake Davenport, then lunch, raffle prizes and the Saturday evening dinner.

Sunday, Oct 11

Racing & Awards

Breakfast, a final day of racing, then awards before the fleet heads home.

Entry Fees

Every entry includes the Friday welcome party and two breakfasts. Meals below are Saturday lunch and Saturday dinner.

Registration Fee
Boat Entry
C Scow — with dinner and lunches for 2 Skipper and crew, meals included $130
C Scow — no meals $70
MC Scow — with dinner and lunch for 1 Single-handed, meals included $95
MC Scow — no meals $65
Extra Meals — Family & Guests
Lunch and dinner reservation $30
Dinner reservation Saturday evening $20
Lunch reservation Saturday $10

Questions or Housing Needs

Contact Sue Wiley for regatta information, or if you need help arranging housing for the weekend.

309-235-3521
wileysusane@gmail.com

Lake Davenport Sailing Club
1225 E River Drive, Davenport, IA 52803

Print the Flyer

Prefer paper, or want something to post at your home club? Download the printable entry form and hand it in at registration.

↓ Download the 2026 flyer

See You on the Water

Registration is open. Sign up online and we will see you at the club on October 9.

Register for the Regatta
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