Sailors from 21 US states and eight countries gathered in Newport for Sail Newport’s annual Newport Regatta on July 11-13, featuring Bacardi Newport Race Week with long-term sponsors Heineken and new sponsor Helly Hansen. The mammoth event on four circles of racing on Narragansett Bay, in its 31st year, requires over 100 volunteers and partnerships with New York Yacht Club, Ida Lewis Yacht Club, Newport Yacht Club and Barrington Yacht Club. The J/24 fleet was won by Newport’s Team Helly Hansen with John Mollicone, Tim Healy and crew. They notched three bullets in the six races, and ended with a total of 8 points. Mike Marshall’s Pipe Dream was close behind in second place with 10 points. Mike Ingham placed third with 14 points. 18 J/24s were registered. For complete results click here.