offshore racing
Deep-water boat contests
Offshore racing is competitive sailing or powerboat racing conducted in open ocean waters, away from the coast.
Unlike harbor or coastal racing, offshore events cover long distances—often hundreds or thousands of miles—and may last days or weeks.
The term encompasses yacht races like the Sydney to Hobart and powerboat endurance competitions: She's been training for offshore racing since college.
- America's CupPremier international yacht racing prize
- yacht clubPrivate boating organization
- regattaOrganized boat racing event
- race startCompetition's opening moment
- catamaranDouble-hulled sailing craft
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