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a polite-sounding word for rich people screaming at each other across water
means A regatta is an organized series of boat races, typically for rowing or sailing craft, often held as a social and competitive event.
from The word sailed in from Italian, specifically the Venetian dialect, where 'regata' named a boat race on Venice's canals. Its deeper root is uncertain — one popular suggestion ties it to 'rigare,' to compete or contend, but the connection isn't firmly established. English borrowed it in the 17th century, and it has carried the splash of Venetian water ever since.
originFrom Venetian gondola races on the Grand Canal
silence ruleTop sailors race in near-total radio silence
start chaosBoats jockey for seconds before the line, often colliding
wind readingWinners spot gusts as dark patches on water
oldest trophyAmerica's Cup predates the modern Olympics