stadium sailing

noun1

1. •
   A type of sport sail yachting close to the shore in an in-shore environment with tight courses, with shore-based fan stands comprising the "stadium". (Olympic sailing events typically are stadium sailing events. All Extreme Sailing Series races are stadium sailing events. Many of the America's Cup World Series fleet racing regattas are stadium sailing events.)

   • The in-port races for this Volvo Ocean Race are following the latest 'stadium sailing' trends by being held on a fixed course to gain maximum spectator appeal. — 2011