boat racing
Regatta main event
Boat racing is competitive racing of watercraft—from rowing shells and sailboats to powerboats and canoes.
The sport varies enormously by vessel type: yacht racing emphasizes tactics and wind reading, while powerboat racing prioritizes speed and engineering.
She got into boat racing after college rowing.
Olympic events include rowing, sailing, and canoeing.
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regattas · rowing · speedboats · sails · paddling · powerboat · drag race · coxswain · time trials · spinnakers · buoys · tight turn · rudders · photo finish · dead heat · hulls · choppy · open water
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