Welcome to the Young 88 - 

One Design Does it All

The success of the Young 88 keel boat is down to Jim Young's fantastic design offering a fast and safe racer / cruiser coupled with Roger Land's innovative boat building and marketing.

Over 150 boats have been built since the 80s with active racing fleets in many Australian and New Zealand sailing centres.  

A strong owners' association perpetuates this success, managing an annual program of racing and social events and a tightly controlled set of one design rules. This keeps the boats on the same playing field, affordable fun and safe. 

If you’re looking to explore the great outdoors and life on the water join the Young 88 family today

You can also contact us for more information

North Sails Young 88 Sprints
Tue 01 Apr 2025 18:00 — 20:00
Northcote Birkenhead Yacht Club
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The short duration, action packed, windward leeward format of the sprints is always hugely popular with the crews seeking a mid-week break from the office/home office.
Young 88 1-2-3 Series
Sun 13 Apr 2025 10:00 — Sun 15 Jun 2025 17:00
Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
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Comprising single handed harbour races, two handed w/ls (no extras) and three handed w/ls (with extras) - the 1-2-3 series is the ultimate test of mind, body and multi-tasking skills!
Young88 Association Annual General Meeting
Tue 29 Apr 2025 18:00 — 19:30
Ponsonby Cruising Club
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The 2025 Young 88 National Championships delivered everything we’ve come to expect from this legendary class—tight racing, spirited sportsmanship, and a community that continues to punch well above its weight. · Read more
Hi A brief newsletter before the Nationals! · Read more
Hi All, Welcome to 2025!!! It's crazy to believe that we are already almost halfway through January. Summer cruising was a tad windier than we had anticipated, but like always, regardless of the conditions, it's great to be on the water! · Read more
On Sunday, 10 November 2024, ten highly competitive Young 88 yachts assembled for the North Sails Young 88 Northern Owners Championship, hosted by Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. · Read more
The North Sails Young 88 Northern Owners Championship are set to unfold on Auckland’s stunning Waitemata Harbour, organised by Bucklands Beach Yacht Club · Read more
Hi all Young 88 Sailors A quick update given that the summer season is starting and to remind members of the dates for the major Young 88 events. · Read more
Hi all Young 88 Sailors Just a quick update on what has been happening over the last two months and to remind members of the dates for the major Young 88 events. A couple of events have changed dates to avoid clashes with events run by other clubs or associations. · Read more
Record Young 88 fleet for the first of the SSANZ Lewmar Triple Series races. 17 Young 88s competed in the first Lewmar Triple Series race yesterday. .... · Read more