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First Boating
Regatta
Vencedor, Sept. 4, 1897
One of the rituals of summer is
the boating regatta — giving boat owners on the nation’s lakes, rivers
and coastlines the chance to take part in showing off their pride and joy
along with their boat handling skills. The events range from one-design
sailboat races to reviews of antique speedboats and even steam-powered
launches. The first regatta in the U.S. occurred on July 16, 1845 — sponsored
by the New York Yacht Club. Each year, close to 73 million Americans enjoy
getting out on the water in one of the nation’s nearly 18 million recreational
boats. Buying and maintaining new and used boats is a nearly $40 billion
annual business.
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