A regatta is a boat race or series of boat races. This can include both powered and unpowered craft. The term regatta may describe either a rowing race or sailing race, however it is not usually used to describe a race between powerboats. The term is also used to describe the festivities that occur during the lead up to the races, often a large social event for the town in which the regatta takes place.
Here are links to a couple of websites that discuss the various regattas around the world.
The plural of regatta is regattas.
Rowing is the sport which involves Regattas.
The plural form of sail is sails.
Yes, home to Manx cats and regattas.
Rowing events are called regattas. A regatta is also known as a 'race day'. It consists of an entire schedule of individual races between teams.
Americas Cup. Tall Ships. Fastnet Race. There are many regattas where lots of races take place for various classes of boats.
Luis Azcue Aldaz has written: 'Orio en el remo' -- subject(s): History, Regattas, Rowing
Rowing competitions are called regattas. Yes, rowing competitions are called regattas. Sometimes if it is just between two clubs, it is called a Duel or a Dual meet or race. There are regattas - small races, usually sprint. There are also longer races called long distance sculls or small boats head - there isn't very much difference between the two. Sprint races are usually short races (1-2km). There are also head races (usually 4-5km). Also, meets between three teams is called a tri-meet, or sometimes a tri-regatta (I've only heard the latter used for one competition).
It depends in which field you are talking about. Generally speaking, Canada would be abbreviated as "CAN". However, there is exception to this rule. In Sailing Regattas, Canada would be "KC". Which context are you asking?
RAID regattas are usually 2- or 3-day events, using oar and sail configurations on small boats, primarily used for coastal, or near-shore, sailing/rowing.
Regattas are typically held in lakes, rivers, or oceans throughout the year, depending on the location and type of event. These events are organized by sailing clubs or organizations and can take place in various countries worldwide.