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THE PINNACLE OF YOUNG 88 RACING

The National Championships decide the fastest boat and crew in New Zealand. Prizes will be awarded for line, handicap, 1st Corinthian (no pros) crew, 1st mixed crew, and a few fun awards. No matter where you are in the fleet, there is always someone to race!

Previous Events

2025  2024   2023   2022   2021    2020

Who

Entry is open to any class measured Young 88

Class and Yachting NZ rules apply:

1. Owner & helm/skipper must be current members of the Young 88 Owners Association (Join here)
2. Skipper and crew must belong to a Yachting New Zealand-affiliated club
3. Must have a current Young 88 Owners Association measurement certificate. Contact the measurer for more information

When

Registration Friday, 20th March 2026 1600 - 1830
Briefing Friday, 20th March 2026 1830 at RNZYS
Prize Giving Sunday 22nd March 2026 After Racing

What

Annual class national championships run under the Yachting NZ rules for qualifying National Championships

Where

• Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron 

Key Committee Contact

For more information on this event please contact -

 Gary Fowler - Paddy Wagon  ph 021 609 285   president@young88.org.nz

What else?

Fly the flag! Make sure you're proudly flying the Young 88 Battle Flag each race day! Don't have one? Check out the online shop