: a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
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The regatta is primarily launched at the Yacht Club of Monaco, where Pierre serves as the vice president, per Tatler.
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InStyle,
23 June 2026
Some traditions, like the Charlevoix Venetian Festival, which dates back to 1929 and features events such as a sailing regatta, carnival, fireworks, and a car show, are still celebrated to this day.
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Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
The second day and regatta concluded for me with one of the daily prize ceremonies that award the winners of each day of sailing, and where the boat shoes come off and the flip flops come on.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
Aquarius can race any superyacht regatta with a crew of 30 or cruise under the command of the captain and a handful of crew.
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Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Staff Author,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Some traditions, like the Charlevoix Venetian Festival, which dates back to 1929 and features events such as a sailing regatta, carnival, fireworks, and a car show, are still celebrated to this day.
—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
The second day and regatta concluded for me with one of the daily prize ceremonies that award the winners of each day of sailing, and where the boat shoes come off and the flip flops come on.
—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
Aquarius can race any superyacht regatta with a crew of 30 or cruise under the command of the captain and a handful of crew.
—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for regatta
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“Regatta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regatta. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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