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Young 88 Auckland Fleet Update

Published Wed 26 Jul 2023

We know you're busy so will be unusually brief :)


This Saturday is Y88s @ SSANZ PIC Insurance Brokers Two Handed Triple Series 

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  • Forecast is great so if not already one of the 16 then get your entries in all links are here https://www.young88.org.nz/events/183102/
  • WhatsApp chat/help/sledging  group is up and running. Get in touch if you want to join

August 12th is RNZYS' inaugural Womens Day Out

  • This is a great opportunity to grow sailing in Auckland and in Y88s in line of one of the strongest global trends in  the sport.
    • "The Women’s Day Out is designed for girls, teenagers and adults of all ages to participate on the water. Whether you have years of experience, have done a few Rum Races or are completely brand new to the sport, there is a place for everyone"
  • Please promote as a fun day out to the experienced and inexperienced sailing women in your circle
  • Even better if you can make your boat available .... plus the men are invited too.. plus the skipper gets fed for free!
  • Check out the event page above and the Q&A Page for more detail on how it works

Oct 20 is Y88s @ Coastal Classic

  • Entries are open and this one takes a bit of prep
  • Last year we had a very competitve fleet of 5. We currently have 3 definite entries and a bunch of maybes
  • The race is fun, the trophy awesome and the raft up party at the wharf after finishing even better

Jan 24 - 26 is Y88s @ Bay of Islands Sailing Week

  • The photo says it all!
  • Currently we have six definites and six maybe entries
  • Click  the title link for more info.
  • Get your entry in and if you boat bank is light you can pay closer to the event

Summer is nearly here (really??) .. well it does always pay to plan early.

There is lots of other activity going on in the background, but we did say we would be briefish!

For more info, like always keep an eye on the Young 88 web site and especially on the Calendar page https://www.young88.org.nz/events/list/

Any questions on the above please reach out to one of the Committee