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2026 Young 88 1-2-3 Series on final countdown

Hi all, the 1-2-3 Series kicks off on the 19 April. It would be great to get a good showing at this event. Who can master the Y88 shorthanded? The original and unique Young 88 1-2-3 Series is on countdown......
Thu 09 Apr 2026

Young 88 Update - All the latest from the fleet

Can you believe it's almost the end of January already?! Crazy! Here's a brief update of the work being done by the Young 88 Owners’ Association Committee and volunteers and the events coming up over the rest of the summer. Mast Extrusions We now have 3 mast extrusions stored at YachtSpars in Kumeu.....
Fri 23 Jan 2026

Young 88 Update - July 2025

Hi There has been some great action lately! Flash Gordon Cleans Up in the Young 88 1-2-3 Series. Flash Gordon dominated the Young 88 1-2-3 Series by winning over the line in every race in the 12 race series over three days of sailing. Heartlight came second and Inner Circle was third over the line. The same three yachts also headed the handicap with Inner Circle first, Flash Gordon second, and Heartlight third.
Mon 28 Jul 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!
Thu 16 Jan 2025

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.
Thu 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.
Thu 29 Aug 2024

Y88s @ Bay Week Report

Bay of Islands Sailing Week you rock! Competitive fun sailing. Great parties especially the cocktail competition. Congrats to the Kwaussies on Jamiroquai for that win. Harry Thurston took out line honours with an almost perfect score,
Sat 27 Jan 2024

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