Young 88

RULES NIGHT Hosted by International Umpire Ryan Parkin
🗓️ Wednesday 9th September
🕡 6:30pm
📍 RNZYS
🔗 rnzys.org.nz/cal/rules-night

Join Ryan for an interactive evening unpacking the Racing Rules of Sailing, working through real scenarios and answering the questions that matter on the water.

Got a burning rules question? Had a moment on the racecourse that left you wondering “Who had rights there?” When you RSVP via the link, outline a rule or scenario you’d like Ryan to cover on the night. Your question could become part of the discussion!

Barfoot & Thompson Speaker Series - North Sails | August 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Free

Sorry for the late notice .. for anyone in or around Auckland tomorrow this will be a great session at Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) from long-time class sponsor and supporter North Sails. Full info at the link below ....

The North Sails team are back, this time with a brand new talk!

"How Technology, Data and World-Class Sailors Created the Fastest Sails Ever Built”

Speakers will be Burns Fallow former Emirates Team New Zealand Sail designer & Matt Steven, 49er Silver Medal Winning NZ Olympic Coach, 3 x 18' Skiff World Champion and current Black Foils coach.

Get all the inside information! Don’t miss out!

https://rnzys.org.nz/cal/north-sails/

Hear from Burns Fallow, former Emirates Team New Zealand sail designer, and Matt Steven, New Zealand Olympic and Black Foils coach, as they share insights into the cutting-edge technology, data analysis and elite sailing expertise behind the world's fastest sails.

Wednesday 12th August, 6.30PM

RSVP: https://rnzys.org.nz/cal/barfoot-thompson-speaker-series-details-coming-soon/

T -2 Wks! RNZYS Barfoot & Thompson Women's Day Out. Boats Needed....

In 2022 we had 5 Young 88s out there doing it and having a great time, and Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) has challenged us to get more out of this year.

Get the women in your family and crew organised, sign the boat on with an owner aboard if required. RNZYS are oversubscribed with crew, so if you don't have a full complement, they will fill the gaps.

Click here for more details https://mailchi.mp/rnzys/mainsheet-12754549?e=b1935d3008

Quick race report from Young 88 fleet for the Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand Lewmar 100......Gale force winds challenge the two handed fleet.

The Young 88 is a tough boat but not normally sailed in dense cold 25-35kt Sou Westers.

Plenty saw the forecast and decided not to start and another bunch withdrew with various gear failures.

Provisional results give a well earned 1st on line to Skitzo, 2nd Smokey, 3rd Babe. 1st on corrected Smokey smoking their handicap.

Plenty of learnings about heavy weather sail combos and full race report to follow later this week.

Heads up Young 88 SSANZers re
1. announcement below and
2. reminder re North Sails Young 88 competitor briefing tonight online... details on email and in the Y88 SSANZ WhatsApp group

⛵️ Racing this weekend in the second race of the Lewmar Triple Series? This one's for you.

Our Race Week email has landed in inboxes. If you haven't received it, there's a chance you're not fully registered.

✔️ Check with your co-skipper first
📧 If neither of you received it, please get in touch at [email protected]

All the latest information, reminders and key details are in the email below 👇
https://mailchi.mp/ssanz.co.nz/lewmar-6751535

⛵ Enjoy close and competitive one-design keelboat racing? We need YOU to crew! ⛵

The Young 88 Class has always had an active race fleet. But the age-old barrier to getting more entries is always: "I can't get crew." We know there are plenty of keen sailors out there doing training courses, posting in forums, and walking the docks looking for spots.

To bridge the gap, we are trialing the mysail.team app with a part of the fleet to build a bigger crew pool and make boat-matching a breeze.

🕒 First up opportunity: TOMORROW'S Windward-Leeward Racing with Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS)!

PredictWind has promised 😉 ideal conditions for this quick-fire, three-race format on the waters adjacent to Westhaven Marina.

* Time: Need to be aboard around 12:00 PM

* The Vibe: Fast-paced, close, and fun

* Requirements: Some race experience, plus a reasonable degree of fitness and agility

* Can't make it tomorrow, sign up anyway and you will be in the pool for future events

👇 How to grab a spot:
1️⃣ The Tech Way (Preferred): Click the link below, click the person icon (left side, under the photo) to sign up/sign on. Note: Please include "Young 88 Association NZ" in your profile club list!
🔗 https://app.mysail.team/series/5949/y88s-rnzys-winter-windward-leeward-series

2️⃣ The Old School Way: Can't deal with the tech? No worries you have options. Message this page directly, leave your contact details in the comments below or complete the contact form at https://www.young88.org.nz/contact. Our volunteers will do their best to match you up.

Want more event details?
👉 Young 88 Event Info: https://www.young88.org.nz/events/354706
👉 RNZYS Host Club Page: https://rnzys.org.nz/sailing/winterseries/