Water Course
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White Bear Lake Regatta in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, is a historic water racing venue in the Midwest. Spectators can watch yacht racing, sailing, and powerboat events on this course. With ten other tracks nearby, the area offers many choices for racing fans. For current event schedules, dial (651) 900-2505; operations run on select weekdays.
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Watch: White Bear Lake Regatta
Know Before You Go
- Race schedule
- Powerboat venues typically host race weekends 3-8 times per season under APBA, OPC, or local sanction. Check the calendar — most weeks are open practice or quiet.
- Spectator access
- Shore-line viewing from a beach or pier is the standard vantage. Bring polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, and a chair — boat racing is a sunny stand-around sport.
- Class variety
- Look for tunnel boats, hydroplanes, jet boats, and offshore depending on water size. Race speeds range from 60 mph (small inland) to 180+ mph (offshore unlimited).