J/Boats, Newport, RI

J/Boats, Newport, RI

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J/Boats makes better sailboats for people who love sailing

05/20/2026

Winter covers off. Sailing season on

Photos from J/Boats, Newport, RI's post 04/24/2026

A milestone moment at Charleston Race Week as the first ever J/7 one design fleet took to the starting line with six boats and set the stage for what is ahead

Big congratulations to Henry Brauer for taking first place followed by J/Boats own Tommy Henshaw in second and J/Boats founder Bob Johnstone finishing third

Fun racing, tight competition, and just the beginning for the J/7 fleet.

Photos by Priscilla Parker

04/13/2026

Welcome to Race Week! J/Boats and are hosting a party at ChYC on the 18th! Meet fellow owners and crews plus hear about the new J/7 one design fleet making its debut at

03/24/2026

Spring is here and it's almost time to get back on the water! You can still take delivery of a brand new J/9 in time for the summer season! Reach out to your local dealer to reserve your hull now.

03/03/2026

Counting down the days til spring sails and sunny weather!

01/30/2026

Solo J/7 sail on San Francisco bay

01/13/2026

The J/7 is making its West Coast debut in late January - launching in San Diego and then traveling up the coast, making stops along the way before reaching Seattle in the Spring. This exciting new 23’ performance keelboat is turning heads – both as a speedy, comfortable daysailer and potential non-spinnaker one-design, as well as the hottest new club keelboat.

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from the J/Boats Team. Wishing everyone a great holiday season and a very happy new year!

12/11/2025

Whether it’s a casual cocktail cruise, a weekend getaway or an offshore racecourse, the J/99 does it all

11/14/2025

The J/45 stands out both at anchor or on the racecourse. Truly one boat does all

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557 Thames Street
Newport, RI
02840

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm