Photos of the Day: NYYC's 165th Annual Regatta Round-the-Island Race

NEWPORT, RI (#1147) – Beaut photos from Friday's breezy 20nm race around Conanicut Island on Day 1 of New York Yacht Club's 165th Annual Regatta, taking place in Newport this weekend – one of a number of 2019 events that will commemorate NYYC's 175th year. These unique images are courtesy of esteemed photographer and regular Sailing Illustrated contributor, Michele Alemeida (USA), taken from the Beavertail Lighthouse near Conanicut's southern tip on Friday....

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