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Regatta - Yacht Racing
Regatta is a game of yacht racing. Each player controls a single yacht in the race and must use proper sailing techniques in order to win.
The game is quite simple but seems to be very accurate. The yachts behave properly with regards to the wind. They have to tack to go into the wind and make their best speed while broad reaching (sailing somewhere between the direction of the wind and at right angles to the wind). Speed can be increased by raising spinnakers but maneuverability is decreased. When one yacht blocks the wind from another the second yacht loses speed.
The players maneuver their yachts around the course (which is marked out by the islands and buoys) by keeping an eye on the wind and their opponents. The first player to complete the course is the winner.
I have never tried sailing but I feel that I could at least follow what is going on after playing this game. It seems to be quite accurate and everything seems to behave logically and realistically. The components of the game are quite nice, the yachts are metal (and tilt to indicate what maneuvers they are attempting) as are the buoys which mark the course and the committee boat. There are also three plastic islands which can be placed on the board to provide additional obstacles for the yachts to sail around. This is a very well designed game.
7 comments on Regatta:
I got out my old game to play ( after a decade or so of inactivity) with a gathering of "Pelican" class sailors and was dismayed to find that my directions and rules were missing. I would very much appreciate obaining a copy from someone.
Sam
s.throm@comcast.net
Sam, you can find a copy of the rules (in PDF format) at http://www.1stingames.com/rules/regatta/19703m/index.pdf
I have a Regatta board game in perfect condition never been played.I would like to know what its worth.It was purchased in 1969.Does any one know THANKS. lou2mo@aol.com
My family had this game and it was great. I\\\'d love to have it again if anyone has one in good condition (all parts intact) to sell. - Ann B
ann@apical.com.au
they have a few for sale on ebay
I'm a sailing instructor and I would love to get Regatta for my kids. I have been looking and looking forever!
Please e-mail me
alisurf@aol.com
I found one at a rummage sale. It was missing 1 buoy & 1 yacht.
Once you have the rules it is really quite easy to make a game.