In the fleet format, regattas are scored by placement. The winner of each race gets 1 point, second place gets 2 points, and so on. At the end of the regatta's races, the teams' scores are totaled and the lowest combined score across both divisions wins the regatta.

How do sailing regattas work?

In a typical regatta, A Fleet will sail 2-3 races and then switch with B Fleet who then sails 2-3 races, and so forth. The scores of A Fleet and B Fleet for each team are combined to determine the overall winning team. Team Racing - Two teams of 3 sailboats compete head-to-head.

How long do sailing regattas last?

A regatta is simply a series of short sailboat races, typically anywhere from 5 to 20. It is either one or two days long and held on a weekend. High school sailors compete as 4-person teams, with one 2-person crew sailing in the A division and one 2-person crew sailing in the B division.