: a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
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The regatta certainly captured the city’s attention.
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George Allen, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
The luxury powerhouse has played a role in America’s Cup races in the U.S., Australia, Bermuda, Hong Kong, Dubai, France and Spain, burnishing the regattas’ visibility and prestige.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 20 Oct. 2024
Panerai, the iconic Italian watchmaker, strengthens its legacy of precision and craftsmanship with its latest collection, inspired by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, Italy’s premier sailing team in the highly competitive America’s Cup regatta.
—Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Related Articles That new event is the first women’s regatta in the history of the elite sailing race and provides female sailors with a platform to showcase their skills and talent in the foiling AC40s.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
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George Allen, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
The luxury powerhouse has played a role in America’s Cup races in the U.S., Australia, Bermuda, Hong Kong, Dubai, France and Spain, burnishing the regattas’ visibility and prestige.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 20 Oct. 2024
Panerai, the iconic Italian watchmaker, strengthens its legacy of precision and craftsmanship with its latest collection, inspired by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, Italy’s premier sailing team in the highly competitive America’s Cup regatta.
—Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Related Articles That new event is the first women’s regatta in the history of the elite sailing race and provides female sailors with a platform to showcase their skills and talent in the foiling AC40s.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
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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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