Flight of Newport file photo by Jim Collins. If you see more small sailboats in Newport Harbor than usual on July 12, don’t worry—It’s the Flight of Newport Beach, a sailing event that dates back 90 years. The Flight of the Snowbirds, named for the small wooden boats that once filled Newport Harbor, was launched in Newport Harbor in 1936 as a sailing regatta that was as fun as it was competitive. Over the years, the event evolved – along with th…
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