regatta

sporting event

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A regatta is a sporting event that involves a race or a series of races for rowing, speedboat, or sailing vessels. The term originated from the Italian word regata and has been in use since at least 1612.1

One of the most famous regattas is the Henley Royal Regatta, an annual rowing event held in England on the River Thames. Established in 1839, it features prestigious races like the Grand Challenge Cup and the Diamond Challenge Sculls. Similar events, such as the American Henley and the Royal Canadian Henley, also take place annually in North America. Yachting, which often includes racing, is another related sport with a long history, with early clubs and races forming in the 17th and 18th centuries.23

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Kelowna
An international regatta has been held each summer since 1906, and tourism is an increasingly important source of income. The name Kelowna is a corruption of an Indian word for “grizzly bear.” Inc. city, 1905. Pop. (2011) 117,312; (2021) 144,576.
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An international regatta has been held each summer since 1906, and tourism is an increasingly important source of income. The name Kelowna is a corruption of an Indian word for “grizzly bear.” Inc. city, 1905. Pop. (2011) 117,312; (2021) 144,576.
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…of course, professionals, and the regattas, programs of racing, held throughout the 18th century were also professional. A similar form of racing by ferrymen in the United States began early in the 19th century.
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…of course, professionals, and the regattas, programs of racing, held throughout the 18th century were also professional. A similar form of racing by ferrymen in the United States began early in the 19th century.
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St. John’s
…1812 appearance; the annual (August) regatta, held since 1828 on the lake, is one of the oldest organized sports events in North America. Inc. 1888. Pop. (2006) 100,646; metro. area, 181,113; (2021) 110,525; metro. area, 212,579.
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…1812 appearance; the annual (August) regatta, held since 1828 on the lake, is one of the oldest organized sports events in North America. Inc. 1888. Pop. (2006) 100,646; metro. area, 181,113; (2021) 110,525; metro. area, 212,579.
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