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
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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!
The 2 Handed Lewmar Triple Series is great fun and extremely popular. We can't wait to see you join us on the water in this popular event run by the Short-Handed Sailing Assocation of New Zealand!
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.
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Young 88 Update - March 2025
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A brief newsletter before the Nationals!
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13 Mar 2025
Young 88 Update - January 2025
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!
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16 Jan 2025
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.
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The North Sails Young 88 Northern Owners Championship are set to unfold on Auckland’s stunning Waitemata Harbour, organised by Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
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Young 88 Newsletter - November 2024
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.
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07 Nov 2024
Young 88 Newsletter - August 2024
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.
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29 Aug 2024
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. ....
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