What happens at a sailing regatta?

A sailing regatta is many short races scored as a series, and low score wins. How scoring works, what the course looks like, why the start matters most, and what to bring.

A coxswain steers a rowing shell, calls the race, and directs the crew without rowing. What the job involves, why coxes are usually small, and how to become one.

Curious about rowing but not sure what you're getting into? Here's what actually helps to know before your first practice