Regattas are a type of race or competition that involve boats. They are often held in the form of a series of RACES, with the winner being the boat that has the best overall performance. The term regatta is derived from the Italian word for race, and is commonly used to refer to boat RACES. The term 'RACES' is a five-letter word that can be used to describe regattas, while 'boatraces' is a nine-letter word that is more specific to the type of race.