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Thurston Spies Another Win at the 2022 North Sails Young 88 Southern Champs

The North Sails Young 88 Southern Champs were held last weekend in the spectacular Akaroa Harbour completing the big two weeks of Young 88 racing. A solid 13 boat fleet came together to battle it out over the two-day regatta in conditions ranging from light airs and sunshine, through to 25 -30+ knots and less than 100 meters visibility. The event was a true test of woman, man, and machine.
Mon 28 Feb 2022

Lomas Wins Again at the 2022 Harken Young 88 Nationals

Last weekend’s Harken Young 88 Nationals ducked, tacked and gybed to avoid infringing against Covid and its tricky rules. A typically varied and competitive fleet assembled with strong representation from the Americas Cup Alumni on Dean Barker’s Danger Zone, and Jonny Bell’s Undercover, the RNZYS Youth Training Program on Skitzo, the seasoned class stalwarts and new owners getting “the nats initiation”.
Sat 26 Feb 2022

88 Update: Events, Omicron & Red Traffic Light Settings

We hope you are doing OK in these strange times. Today's news re the move back to the red traffic light setting is not what we wanted to hear but also hardly a surprise. The timing is not great either given that some of our marquee events occur in the next two months.  The Young 88 Association Committee has had quick catch up and agreed that given sailing is still permitted under red light settings, .....
Sun 23 Jan 2022

Y88s@ The Ned Women's Series - Race 1 on Tuesday 1st Feb

The Ponsonby Sailing Club has agreed again, as part of the Ned Womens’ Summer Series 2022, to have a Young 88 division on its own. The first race is in less than two weeks’ time on Tuesday 1st February at 6.15 pm.....
Fri 21 Jan 2022

Y88 Coaching - Auckland "Westie Practice Laps"

For those in or near Auckland City on 27/01 1800 onwards, rally or join the troops, remove the rust and get in a few pre-regatta season practice laps. A great way to set the crew up for the Sprints, Nationals, Women's series, Auckland Regatta and any other racing. more...
Tue 18 Jan 2022

Young 88 Summer Update .. It's Race Time!

Hi all, I hope Santa delivered on that new 3Di Genoa and you have had, or are still having a great break. It has been another amazing summer for cruising. Fingers crossed the blue skies and fair winds will continue for the action packed 88 race program at both ends of the country......
Sun 16 Jan 2022

88 Update: Northern Fleet Summer Plan - Slight Reset

Here’s to a long hot and free summer! There have been a few changes to the program and a whole line up of great events right on the door step. We have mixed it up even more this year and are trying some new ideas to ensure there is something for everyone, racer, cruiser, cruiser/racer, young, old, male, female, kids, no kids......
Thu 16 Dec 2021

Young 88 Covid 19 "Levels" to "Lights" Update

It's now official. Red light means go! For those north of the Bombay border this looks like freeeeeedommm... https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/clubs/covid-19-latest-updates Let December's on water pilgrimages, battles and 40th anniversary celebratory feasts begin 😎🍾🥂🎉🎂🎄🔥☀️🍷🎁🥳 https://www.young88.org.nz/events/list/
Fri 26 Nov 2021

88 Update - Planning Around Covid

Hi all, Given the way forward for the start of this season is anything but clear we thought we'd have a shot (scuse the pun:)) at at least sharing our strategy..... Covid is causing all sorts of planning challenges......
Mon 01 Nov 2021

Newsletter: “88 Update” - October 2021-

Welcome to summer 21/22 and to what hopefully starts the return to normality. I hope you; your family and crew are well and coping OK with life's current challenges. We have plenty of news and things to look forward to and celebrate......
Tue 12 Oct 2021

2021 SSANZ Lewmar Triple Series - Covid Strikes Again!

Sadly that's a rap for the Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand Lewmar triple series , Covid lock-down has caught us again ☹️. 2 Races will complete the series , Results now up on there website https://www.ssanz.co.nz/results/ Well done to Sister Moonshine 1st on line & 1st on handicap taking out that series overall . Babe 2nd on line & 2nd on handicap overall Legless 3rd on line overall Vagabond 3rd on handicap overall Thanks to all the Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zeala
Tue 31 Aug 2021

MOUNT GAY RUM YOUNG 88 1-2-3 SERIES & 3 HANDED CHAMPS RESULTS

All done and dusted with crews heading for a prize giving at BBYC at 1700. A great days racing three up with kites doing five windward leewards. Congratulations to Jacko and Naullsy for their first on line in the three handed champs, second was Greg Wilshire on Vagabond and third the Haslip blokes on Babe. First on corrected time Leigh Miller on Voodoo....
Sun 20 Jun 2021

Clean Sweep for Cris Brodie in the Mount Gay Rum Young 88 Single Handed Regatta

Last Sunday morning saw an early completion or deferral of Mother’s Day duties as the competitors and volunteers made their way out to Northern Leading light for the three harbour races in the Young 88 single handed regatta. Cris Brodie sailing the borrowed Vagabond gave everyone a lesson with a clean sweep of bullets, Jon Henderson on the borrowed Dilemma was second on line and first on corrected time and Craig Haslip sailing his own (and bro Gavin’s) boat Babe was third.....
Tue 11 May 2021

“Team Barker” Having Fun at the 2021 Harken Young 88 Nationals

Last weekend’s Harken Young 88 Nationals followed hot on the heels of the Southern Champs held in Lyttleton a week prior. Both events featured a quality fleet of fifteen boats, challenging conditions, world class talent, and as much fun off the water as on.
Wed 21 Apr 2021

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