Refugee Regatta

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Refugee Regatta is an (offensive) Australian slang term for illegal immigrants or refugees attempting to enter the country by sea (a.k.a. boat people). Influenced by the term regatta meaning "boat race(s)" and the fact that there are certain times of the year when major influxes of immigrants are experienced (normally the cooler months).

Popularised in a song by Redgum called "Caught In The Act".

Excerpt of lyrics (Full lyrics available here)

Get an Esky, fill it full of cans, get your dope, go down to the beach, roll a big spliff about that long sit on the beach at sunset, have a few cans, and watch what they call up in Darwin the Refugee Regatta.