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A regatta is a term used to describe either a Boat race, or series of boat races. Although the term typically describes racing events of unpowered watercraft, some Powerboat race series are also called ''regattas''. Most commonly, a ''regatta'' is either a series of Rowing , Sailing or Yacht Racing . A ''regatta'' often includes social and promotional activities which surround the racing event, and except in the case of boat type (or "class") championships, is usually named for the town or venue where the event takes place. 's annual SAISA ''regatta'' in 2005.]] Although ''regattas'' are typically amateur competitions, they are usually very highly organized, formally structured events, with complex rules precisely describing the schedule and procedures of the event. ''Regattas'' may be organized as championships for a particular area or type of boat, but are often held just for the joy of competition, camaraderie, and general promotion of the sport. ''Regattas'' may be hosted by a Yacht Club , sailing association, town or school as in the case of Interscholastic Sailing Association (high school) ''regattas'' or Intercollegiate Sailing Association (college) ''regattas''. One of the largest and most popular ''regattas'' is the Henley Royal Regatta held on the River Thames , England . The oldest running ''regatta'' in the world is Cowes Week , which is held annually by the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes , England and usually attracts over 900 sailboats. North America 's oldest regatta is the Royal St. John's Regatta held on Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John's, Newfoundland every year since 1826 . Additional examples of ''regattas'' are listed below. ROWING REGATTAS
SAILING REGATTAS
COLLEGE SAILING REGATTAS
HIGH SCHOOL SAILING REGATTAS
OTHER REGATTAS
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