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SSANZ Debrief: Young 88s Rise to the Challenge in Brutal Race 2

If Race 1 was all about champagne sailing, Race 2 was “survival mode” at the opposite end of the spectrum. With forecasts predicting 25–35 knot south-westerlies, several crews opted to stay ashore.

Mon 27 Jul 2026

Iconic Young 88 Racing for Round 1 of the SSANZ Lewmar 2 Handed Triple Series

The perfect forecast turned into a better day with a light to moderate Southerly and clear blue skies. The fleet was led off the line by Grey Goose with everyone in a slow-mo with shy kites trying to minimise the damage from the bigger boats sailing through to weather.

Mon 29 Jun 2026

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 - October 2025 - It's (almost) summer!

The sun is out!!! Before we get into it, let's take a trip down memory lane...

Mon 20 Oct 2025

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

Flash finish for Flash Gordon at the 2025 Harken Young 88 National Championships

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.

Mon 24 Mar 2025

Young 88 Update - March 2025

Hi A brief newsletter before the Nationals!

Thu 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!

Thu 16 Jan 2025

Dangerzone snags the 2024 North Sails Young 88 Northern Owners Championship

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.

Wed 13 Nov 2024

The owners are on the helm for the 2024 North Sails Young 88 Owners Championships

The North Sails Young 88 Northern Owners Championship are set to unfold on Auckland’s stunning Waitemata Harbour, organised by Bucklands Beach Yacht Club

Fri 08 Nov 2024

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