| If you have ever seen boats racing along the | | | | England. The sport may be found in America and |
| water then you have seen a regatta. This term | | | | all countries but it has its roots in England. The |
| stands for a boat race that can include power, | | | | oldest regatta is the Cowes Week and it is still |
| sail, and man powered boats. Most often, though, | | | | taking place to this day.As the sport becomes |
| a regatta is a non-powerboat race.The average | | | | more popular it is becoming more common to see |
| regatta is more of an amateur competition. They | | | | American competitors. There is a certain honor |
| are usually put on by clubs for sport than actual | | | | involved in winning a race and with the American |
| hardcore racing. They provide people with a way | | | | spirit for winning it comes as no surprise that |
| to have fun with their boats and see who is | | | | they would join the sport. Only time will tell if it will |
| better at operating them.Regattas are sometimes | | | | become a recognized sport in America.Regattas |
| used to help with advertising. A marina or yacht | | | | are not only limited to adults. Some high schools |
| club will host a regatta to attract people from all | | | | and colleges and started holding competitions. The |
| over to try their luck at the event. This also will | | | | National School Sailing Assosiation Regatta and |
| attract a lot of spectators and people who are | | | | Mallory Cup are some of the larger out of high |
| potential customers to the marina.Currently the | | | | school regattas.If you wish to take part in a good |
| largest regatta is held in England on the Thames | | | | layed back sport then a regatta is for you. While |
| River. It attracts over 800 sailboats with | | | | there is a competitive spirit the more layed back |
| thousands of spectators. This comes as no | | | | atmosphere suits a lot of people. |
| surprise considering how popular regattas are in | | | | |