THE PINNACLE OF YOUNG 88 RACING

The Nationals were postponed from March due to impending Covid 19 lockdown.They have been combined with the Owners Champs. This is the marquee event for the Young 88 class and a major event on the NZ one design keelboat racing calendar.

Prizes will be awarded for line, handicap and 1st Corinthian (no pros) crew. No matter where you are in the fleet there is always someone to race.

2020 will also see the Nats combined with the Owners Champs to ensure maximum participation without over committing boats and crews during what will now hopefully be a very busy sailing period. "Owner drivers" will get two bites of the cherry and will be scored for the trophies and prizes of both events.

This year will also see a new and improved format of race types (W/L's and harbour race back to club) and locations. Racing will be followed each day by C19 compliant gatherings, expert race debriefs and a C19 compliant party  .  

Book the crew and let the planning begin 

Who

Any class measured Young 88

1. Owner & skipper/helm must be current members of the Young 88 Owners Assocation (Join here)
2. Skipper/helm and crew must belong to a Yachting New Zealand affiliated club
3. Only owner drivers will qualify for North Sails Onwer's Champs trophies and prizes
4. Boat must have a current Young 88 Owners Assocation measurement certificate. Contact the measurer for more infomation

What

Annual class championships combined with the Owners Champs run by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

Where

Hauraki Gulf/Auckland Harbour. Three race areas can be used depending on conditions on the day, North of Rangitoto, between Rangi and the bays, between Motuihe and Eastern beach (the "back paddock"

When

Friday 20th November 2020 - 1800 hrs compulsory- Skippers Briefing at RNZYS

Saturday 21st November 2020 - 1000 hrs racing followed by crew party within C19 guidelines

Sunday 22nd November 2020 - 1000 hrs racing  followed by prize giving within C19 guidelines

What Else

• RNZYS Official Notice Board & Event Website
• Event Facebook Page

• Informal Info, Chatter and SMAK Talk are via Skipper/Crew Facebook Messenger Chat

• Past Winners

Covid-19 Information 

• Link to latest advice TBA

Key Committee Contact
For more information on this event please contact - Mike Leyland - War Machine 

What else?

Fly the flag! Make sure your proudly flying the Young 88 Battle Flag each race day! Dont have one? Check out the online shop