1.
yacht race; sailing race
A competitive race involving sailing yachts. May refer to recreational regattas or top-level international races such as the America's Cup.
Compound loanword from English 'yacht race.' Often written ヨット・レース with a middle dot. Includes everything from local club regattas to major events; the more formal Japanese term 帆船競技 is rarely used in everyday speech.
Common collocations
- ヨットレースに参加する: to take part in a yacht race
- ヨットレースを開催する: to host a yacht race
- 国際ヨットレース: international yacht race