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America's Cup Sailors Back For Northern and Southern Young 88 Regattas

The Young 88 fleet continues to strengthen its position as a great racing and cruising option for all ages, stages and regions of the country.  The North Sails Southern Champs are on this weekend April 10-11 and are  followed a week later by The Harken Young 88 National Champs.  Both events are expected to attract fleets upwards of fifteen boats.
Fri 09 Apr 2021

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that an Annual General Meeting of the Young 88 Owners Association of New Zealand (inc) will be held at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron's clubrooms at Westhaven on Moinday 12th April 2021, commencing at 1900 hours.
Sun 14 Mar 2021

Zane Gifford Wins Postponed 2020 Harken Young 88 Nationals

After a high-pressure decision to postpone the Nationals on the cusp of the COVID-19 pandemic back in March, the event was successfully completed last weekend by a competitive fleet of sixteen boats racing in ideal conditions... Take that Covid!
Sat 28 Nov 2020

2020 November Young 88 Bulletin

Welcome to summer. ….. 2020 has been a year not to remember ….not even going to mention the C word. This year will also mark the loss of a Kiwi yachting icon in Jim Young. The association led the organisation of an on water parade of his designs and we were invited to speak at his memorial service; more info below.
Fri 20 Nov 2020

2020 Coastal Classic - Young 88 On Board Reporter Stories

A challenging and almost unheard of light airs event.  Four 88’s were entered this year with Driving Force in the cruising division and Babe, Slipstream and War Machine duking it out on the way to prizegiving. Good fun and perfect windless weather but disappointing to have to withdraw 10 miles short of Brett so we could make it to the party on time!
Sat 31 Oct 2020

2020 Harken Young 88 Nationals and North Sails Owners Championships preview

The 2020 Harken Young 88 National Championships incorporating the North Sails Owners Championships are less than 4 weeks away. Back in March when the nationals were orginally scheduled, who would have throught, New Zealand would have been through a lock down, social distancing would have become a norm and visitors into New Zealand would have to quarantine for 2-weeks in a hotel!
Wed 28 Oct 2020

Matt Steven Sailing Undercover Wins Young 88 Two Handed Champs on Countback

Last Sunday saw the running of the second stage of the aptly named and “covinnovative” Mount Gay Rum 1-2-3 Series. Two handed, windward leewards with no extras was the order of the day. Twelve competitive 88’s and a bunch of hardy Pied Pipers assembled in the vicinity of Auckland Harbour’s Northern Leading Light to do battle in ten to 20 knot Southwesters over five intense and closely fought races.
Thu 11 Jun 2020

New “Top Gun” Wins 2020 Young 88 Single Handed Champs

Brad Marsh reports in after his successful inaugural outing on his new boat Dangerzone Sunday May 24th was the Bruce Elliott Memorial Single Handed Champs and the first event of the BBYC run 1,2,3 series for the Young 88 class. We purchased Dangerzone from Wellington with the intention of bringing it back to the Auckland fleet to enjoy the benefits of the class and the wide and varied racing it offers.
Tue 26 May 2020

2020 Lewmar Triple Series is go!

The Lewmar Triple Series is all go and we cant wait to see you join us on the water in this popular event run by the Short Handed Sailing Assocation of New Zealand!
Tue 26 May 2020

Join Andrews Wills and Cameron Dunn Live to Chat Young 88s

North Sails expert and five-time Young 88 National Champion, Andrew Wills was joined by special guest Cameron Dunn in this live, interactive webinar. Dunn has a vast range of experience behind him, including tactician onboard the TP52 Phoenix, three America's Cup campaigns, a lap with the Volvo Ocean Race, and is also an international sailing coach.
Fri 01 May 2020

Harken Fosters Reopen for business!

As the country starts to look forward to what Level 3, and subsequent COVID-19 levels look like, Harken Fosters are putting a plan in place too. With a dedicated technical sailing store and have over 11,000 products available to purchase online under Level 3.  There are some exciting new initiatives on offer to help get the sailing and general boating community the products they need at this time.
Sat 25 Apr 2020

Annual General Meeting - Minutes now available

The Young 88 Owners Assocation Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday 7th April in a very different format due to the current Covid-19 lock down in force in New Zealand. The meeting was successfully held via Microsoft Teams online video conference and proved very successful.
Sat 11 Apr 2020

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