28 February - 1 March 2025
There are two pieces of paperwork that you need to complete before you set sail in the PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic.
SAFETY
HANDICAPS
The Coastal is defined by Yachting NZ as a Category 3 event. This means you need to get a Cat 3 safety certificate issued by Yachting NZ. These require an insepction, cost $121 for club members and are valid for two years.
All you need to know about race weekend
Welcome to the PIC Harbour Classic
We are very excited to bring you this new event, part of the Moana Auckland Festival. Enjoy the buzz of mooring in Jellicoe/Noth Wharf amongst all the action. Experience the adrenaline rush of being side by side with your competitors on the same start line at the same time. Have a beer with the passionate sailing fraternity at the Welcome Party an experience a great prizegiving.
The PIC Harbour Classic is different a format from other races sailors are used to so here is everything you need to know about this new event.
Welcome Party & Registration
Friday 28 February 2025
Yes, we're having a party the night before! The Wynyard Pavilion is where it's at. Registration will take place at 7pm followed by a briefing and then we are into party mode.
Josh Leys band is ready for you to shake up the dance floor. Festivities will wrap up around midnight - then you are free to hit other hot spots within the Wynyard/Viaduct area.
Check out the Event/Race Itinerary for times and locations
Berthing at North Wharf
We have pontoons provided by the Auckland Boat Show. Moorings are not marina-standard so bring amle fenders and rope. PLEASE BE AWARE OF MOORING BLOCK AND BUOYS.
Berthing is on a first-come, first-served basis. Access is from Friday 28th February from 12.30pm to Sunday 2nd March 12.00 noon. midday.
This is a "locked area" so you will be sent a gate code a day before the event. Check out the map and berthing zones and all other information.
Rubbish
Please take all your rubbish home - do not leave on the wharf.
Public Places Liquour Ban
The Public Places Liquor Control Bylaw 2003 prohibits the consumption or possession of liquor in all public places 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This means you may not consume or carry alcohol through Wynyard Quarter public places at any time.
Race Day/Prizegiving/SIX60 concert
Saturday 1st March
Breakfast is at your own leisure. We recommend two cafes - Rushworth Cafe , a couple of doors down from Wynyard Pavilion or The Pantry located under the Park Hyatt. Wynyard Pavilion will be open at 10.30 am
And then it's race time! Starting at 12 noon, all boats start on the same starting line from North Head. Check out the course for further information.
Prizegiving will be held at Wynyard Pavilion at 5.30 pm
SIX60 will be playing right next door to our mooring. Listen to the tunes from your boat or attend in person.
Make sure you have secured your berthing spot when you enter.
The Course
All boats are required to have powered propulsion as you will need to be able to motor right up to the start line. Check out the course
Toilets
The closest public toilets are about 50m away by the childrens playground. These are open 24/7.
