regattayacht

noun
UK /rɪˈɡætə jɒt/
US /rɪˈɡætə jɑːt/

A fast boat that people race in sailing competitions.

The sleek regattayacht glided across the finish line first.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A yacht built to strict design rules for one-design class racing.

The club's one-design regattayacht fleet keeps races fair.

3. A luxury sailing vessel often seen at regatta events.

Sponsors moored their regattayacht near the harbor for the festival.

4. Any sailboat entered in a series of organized races.

Her regattayacht won three of the five weekend races.