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 8 March
Yes, we're having a party the night before! The Wynyard Pavilion garden bar 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 Jellicoe?North Wharf
We have the state-of-the-art pontoons and infrastructure provided by the Auckland Boat Show. Your vessel will securely tie up to individual pontoons, minimising the impact of other boats, tides, and winds for a worry-free docking experience. All competitors boats are able to access the marina on Friday 8th March from 12.30pm and need to have departed by Sunday 10th March by midday. Berthing will be on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a "locked area" so you will be issued with a gate code three days out from the event. Check out the map and berthing zones to ensure you don't end up in the wrong place!
Rubbish
Please sort and dispose of your waste and recycling into the designated bins located within Wynyard Quarter.
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 Wharf public places at any time.
Race Day & Prizegiving
Saturday 9 March
Breakfast will be available from 8.30am at Wynyard Pavilion
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 takes place on Te Whero Island, a short walk from where your boats are moored. You will be honoured on a purpose built stage amongst food trucks, entertainment and an audience!
Check out the Event/Race Itinerary for times and locations
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.
