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J/Boats 50th Anniversary

From the archives: All hands on deck as J/24 hull #1 is lifted out of the Johnstone family garage in 1976.

Two days. Two parties. One big birthday.

Kick off Friday with the Legends Invitational Regatta sailed on J/7s and a welcome cocktail party, race on the bay Saturday and party under the stars that night, then take a lap around Conanicut on Sunday before the trophies come out.

Make your plans to come to Newport to celebrate the iconic boats that have been the favorite of sailors for five decades.

Invited Classes

All J/Boats

Preliminary Schedule*
*Subject to change: Always refer to Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for changes in schedules prior to and during regatta.

Friday, July 16, 2027
Welcome Aboard

Legends Invitational Regatta – Watch legends go head-to-head in Sail Newport’s J/7s
Check in and grab welcome packet
Welcome Cocktail party
Reunions, cold drinks and old friends

Saturday, July 17, 2027
Tour of the Bay
Last-minute check-in and packet pickup
Skippers’ welcome briefing
First warning signal. Buoy racing on Narragansett Bay
The 50th Anniversary party. The big one.

Sunday, July 18
Ragtime Race Around the Island
First warning signal for the Ragtime Race Around the Island
Awards, toasts and closing party

Regatta Dates

July 16-18, 2027

Race Days

July 16-18, 2027

Organizing Authority

Sail Newport
Regatta Director
(401) 846-1983
[email protected]