2009 Inter-Lake Regatta Information
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Race Schedule Social Schedule Race Results Trophy Presentation
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The 2009 Inter-Lake Regatta will be held at White Bear Lake July 31 - August 2, 2009, with three races scheduled for Friday, two races on Saturday and one race on Sunday morning. Launching and registration will take place on Thursday, July 30. We look forward to seeing you here.


       WBYC is the host for the 2009 Inter-Lake Regatta

The White Bear Yacht Club is pleased to host the 2009 Inter-Lake Regatta. All Inter-Lake Yachting Association member Yacht Clubs (Calhoun Yacht Club, Clear Lake Yacht Club, Lake Harriet Yacht Club, Minnetonka Yacht Club, Missouri Yacht Club, Okoboji Yacht Club, Upper Minnetonka Yacht Club, and the White Bear Yacht Club) are invited to send their representatives to this team racing regatta which promises excellent racing & social activities. Each club may send an unlimited number of yachts in each of the 4 classes (E, C, MC and X) however only the top 5 from each fleet will be included in the team race scoring.

The Inter-Lake Regatta began around 1895, pre-dating the formation of the ILYA, as a challenge regatta between the White Bear Yacht Club and the Minnetonka Yacht Club. At that time, the event was viewed as a major social and sporting event in the region. In the first few years of the regatta, the challenge alternated only between White Bear and Minnetonka. Boats were transported by rail and by horse drawn carts to the lakes. The best linens and silver were brought out and used at the regatta's social gatherings. Newspaper coverage of the racing was complete and extensive, and the whole regatta was a real highlight of the summer.

The boats used at the earliest regattas were gaff-rigged B or C boats. Gradually, over the years as other fleets developed around the region, additional lakes were invited to join in the competition each summer. Most people do not realize that the Inter-Lake Regatta has always been an invitational regatta, not an open event. The event has always attracted the top skippers who must qualify at their home lake to sail in the team event. The whole atmosphere of the regatta is more relaxed than at an Inland event and this is the one place you can bring all your boats and get the whole family on the water at once!
ELIGIBILITY (back to top)
All E, C, MC and X Scows from Inter-Lake Yachting Association member Yacht Clubs meeting ILYA and/or national association scantlings are eligible to sail in this event.
REGATTA HEADQUARTERS (back to top)
Regatta headquarters will be at the White Bear Yacht Club, Sailor’s Pavilion in Dellwood. Skipper’s meeting, one-hour gun, spectator boats, taxi boats, and lunches will take place or be available at regatta headquarters.
LAUNCHING AND HAUL OUT (back to top)
Launching and Haul-out will take place at White Bear Boat Works Marina launch ramp from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. WBYC is unable to provide launch assistance on Friday morning. Map and Directions to Launch Site: Exit north on Highway 61 from I694: Go approximately 3 miles. Turn Right on Whitaker Street (at MGM Liquors), then left on Lake Avenue.
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REGISTRATION (back to top)
Launching and Registration will open at 3:00 p.m. Thursday July 30 and will close at 8:00 p.m. There will be NO FRIDAY AM HELP AT THE LAUNCH SITE. During registration, sailing instructions and the schedule of events will be distributed. Event tickets, t-shirts, hats, etc. can be purchased at this time also. CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
TRAILER PARKING (back to top)
Trailers will be parked at the White Bear High School North Campus. There will be signs directing you to the parking lot after you launch your boat.
MOORING (back to top)
Each yacht shall be required to provide its own anchor and sufficient mooring line for depths of 15-25 ft. If you wish to have your anchor pulled after the regatta, place one of our yellow ribbons (with your name on it) on your mooring. We will pull it, and deliver it to the haul out site. It is your responsibility to take it from there.
SPECTATOR BOATS (back to top)
A limited number of spectator boats will be available. Please sign-up at registration if you plan to use this service.
POWERBOATS (back to top)
Powerboats can be launched at the Ramsey County Beach. Please be sure you have the appropriate licensing, safety and mooring equipment for your boat. For the convenience of skippers, crews, and visiting spectators, arrangements will be made for accompanying powerboats to be moored at private homes during the regatta. Early notice of your requirements will be appreciated.
RACE SCHEDULE (back to top)
A Competitors’s meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at WBYC. Racing will begin Friday morning, with subsequent races as posted on the Official Regatta Notice Board. Every effort will be made to complete all six scheduled races in each fleet. No race will start after noon on Sunday if three races have already been completed.
SOCIAL SCHEDULE (back to top)
Please join us Thursday evening at the Yacht Club after you launch your boat to register and enjoy light snacks and a cash bar on the waterfront, followed by the Competitors Briefing.

Continental breakfast will be available each morning prior to race time at the White Bear Yacht Club Sailor’s Pavilion.

Friday & Saturday Box Lunch will be available during the noon hour between races.

Sunday box lunches will be available at the high school during the trophy presentation.

Friday evening Live Music along with Food and Drink at Admiral D's, our newest lakeside Restaurant, just a few steps from the launch site in front of the shopping center.

Saturday evening the adults are invited to a sumptuous buffet dinner overlooking White Bear Lake at the Yacht Club. The younger sailors will be poolside for Swimming, Volleyball and other game activities where dinner & dessert will be served.
RACE RESULTS (back to top)
Race results will be posted as soon as possible on the website and will be available on the regatta bulletin board.
Trophy Presentation (back to top)
As soon as final race and team results have been posted, we will make the awards presentation at the former Johnson Boatworks site where you launched your boat.
ACCOMMODATIONS (back to top)
The following is a list of accommodations near White Bear Lake.

Lodging within 5 miles of White Bear Yacht Club:

Best Western-White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Hwy 61, White Bear Lake, 651.429.5393

Holiday Inn Express, 1100 E. County Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, 651.484.2400

AmericInn, 4675 White Bear Pkwy, White Bear Lake, 651.429.7131

Best Western-Maplewood Inn, I 694 & White Bear Av, Maplewood, 651.770.2811

Emerald Inn Of Maplewood, 2025 E Co Rd D, Maplewood, 651.777.8131

Lodging between 5 and 10 miles of White Bear Yacht Club:

AmericInn, 13025 60th St. North, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 651.275.0980

Country Cove Bed & Breakfast, 11591 McKusick Rd., Stillwater 651.430.3434

Lumber Baron's Hotel, 101 S. Water St., Stillwater, 651.439.6000

Holiday Inn Express, 2000 Washington Ave. S., Stillwater, MN 55082 651.275.1401

Stillwater Inn, 1750 W Frontage Rd.,Stillwater, 651.430.1300

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, 2250 W Frontage Rd., Stillwater, 651.430.2699

Exel Inn Of St Paul, 1739 Old Hudson Rd., St. Paul, 651.771.5566

Hampton Inn - Mpls/Stp North, I 694 & Lexington Av, Shoreview, 651.482.0402

Hilton Garden Inn, I 694 & Lexington Av, Shoreview, 651.415.1956

Lowell Inn, 102 N 2 St., Stillwater, 651.439.1100

Ramada Inn & Conference Center, 1870 Old Hudson Rd., St. Paul, 651.735.2333

Rivertown Inn Bed And Breakfast, 306 W Olive St., Stillwater, 651.430-2955

Super 8 Motel, 2190 Frontage Road W, Stillwater, MN 55082 651.430.3990

Super 8 Motel, 1125 Red Fox Rd., Arden Hills, 651.484.6557
MAPS AND DIRECTIONS (back to top)
The WBYC is located at 56 Dellwood Avenue, Dellwood, MN 55110. The phone number at the main clubhouse is 651.429.4567. The phone number at the Sailor’s Pavilion is 651.429.8395. Click here for Maps to the site.