T - 2 work weeks.  Volunteers have been beavering and entries herded. Looking like 20 - 24 boats, which is great for the class profile and will be best since a long time pre covid (2013 had 21 boats 2009 27). Refer to the sheet at this link to view entry status.

A few reminders for that campaign check list to help you and help the volunteer organisers:

1. Enter and pay if not done already

   • https://www.young88.org.nz/events/register/188463

   • Please excuse the detail. All national events are sanctioned by YNZ and they have plenty of requirements

   • If you are missing info leave as  TBC" and come back and update before registration

   • Late entry fee applies after “23:59 hrs on 4th March 2024”

2. Ensure your sails are measured as recorded by official measurers stamp on tack 

   • Last date for measuring sails for the Nationals is Monday 11th March

   • Book online via the Young 88 Store 

     • https://www.young88.org.nz/shop/9092 

   • Any questions refer to Measurer@Young88.org.nz

3. Ensure you have read the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions and checked out the useful links:

   •  https://www.young88.org.nz/events/188463

4. If you need crew:

   1. Put a note on the Nationals WhatsApp group. Contact organisers for an invite

   2. Check out the 50 plus experienced sailors on MySail by seärching Auckland" (you may need to subscribe)

      • https://app.mysail.team/connect/search

   3. Refer to the ad hoc list of sailors.  We're about to send the form to clubs with relevant training schemes and anywhere else appropriate

      • Contact organisers for link to crew Google sheet

      • Link to crew form to share to those interested

        • https://forms.gle/e19aWSS8bqN6Zxbb6 

Any questions please refer to Y88 Association event organiser  Gary Fowler - Paddy Wagon  garyfowler@xtra.co.nz, ph 021 609 285 or any member of the Committee