J-Class Worlds: First photos of today's racing from super snapper Michele Almeida

NEWPORT, RI – Hosted by New York Yacht Club, the first official J-Class World Championship is taking place this week in Newport, running through Saturday. Enjoy these beaut photos from today (Tuesday, Day 1) courtesy of super snapper Michele Almeida. HUNAMAN won today's race with SVEA second, LIONHEART third, then TOPAZ, RANGER and VELSHEDA.

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Photos: Michele Almeida / MISTE Photography.