: a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
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The northeast offers a smorgasbord of options for travelers, including a tour of sprawling vineyards, climbing to the top of historic lighthouses or enjoying a classic yacht regatta.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Coaches Mateo Vargas and Aidan Hoogland guided the team during the Baker regatta, while Parker Shinn led coaching duties for the Mallory Fleet Race.
—Noah Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
The club has a long history of hosting regattas, including the annual Miami to Key Largo race, held for 70th time in March, and teaching the sport to all comers.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
Popularized by Sperry, brands like Miu Miu to The Row have joined the boat shoe regatta.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 19 July 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Coaches Mateo Vargas and Aidan Hoogland guided the team during the Baker regatta, while Parker Shinn led coaching duties for the Mallory Fleet Race.
—Noah Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
The club has a long history of hosting regattas, including the annual Miami to Key Largo race, held for 70th time in March, and teaching the sport to all comers.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
Popularized by Sperry, brands like Miu Miu to The Row have joined the boat shoe regatta.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 19 July 2025
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“Regatta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regatta. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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regatta
noun
re·gat·ta
ri-ˈgät-ə 
-ˈgat-
: a boat race or a series of boat races
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