Regatta

n. boat race, sailboat race; organized series of boat races

This article is about the sport of boat racing, for the outdoor clothing brand see Regatta (clothing brand) A regatta is a term used to describe either a boat race, or series of boat races. Although the term typically describes racing events of unpowered watercraft, some powerboat race series are also called regattas. Most commonly, a regatta is either a series of rowing, sailing or yacht racing. A regatta often includes social and promotional activities which surround the racing event, and except in the case of boat type (or "class") championships, is usually named for the town or venue where the event takes place.
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Noun
1. a meeting for boat races
(hypernym) meet, sports meeting

n. regatta, boat race, sailboat race; organized series of boat races

(n.)
Originally, a gondola race in Venice; now, a rowing or sailing race, or a series of such races.