28 February - 1 March 2025
SAFETY AND HANDICAPS
There are two pieces of paperwork that you need to complete before you set sail in the PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic.
SAFETY
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.
HANDICAPS
As the Coastal is a mixed fleet race, we use handicaps to calculate time based results. If you have a keelboat, you’ll need a PHRF handicap certificate from Yachting NZ, which costs $75 for a new application and is valid for a year. Multihulls can request a handicap from the NZMYC.
THE COURSE
All boats start at the same time! A 14 nautical mile sprint
We have developed four course options, with the final selection to be made in the days leading up to the race. This flexibility allows us to account for tides and winds, ensuring the choice between a longer or shorter course is best suited to the conditions. Depending on these factors, the race may finish at North Head or in the inner harbour near Jellicoe/North Wharf.
Full details of the chosen course will be provided in the Sailing Instructions
Course 1
Start - North Head racing bouy. All boats will start at the same time and you may use your engine for safety purposes right up to the star.
Turning mark - Torbay racing buoy and northern leading race buoy - both to Starboard
Finish - North Head racing marker
Course 2 - designed for small boats, light winds
Start - North Head racing bouy
Turning mark - Milford turning mark to and Northern Leading racing buoy - both to Starboard
Finish - North Head racing buoy
Course 3
Start - North Head racing bouy
Turning mark - Torbay racing buoy and Northern Leading race buoy - both to Starboard
Finish - North Wharf/Jellicoe Wharf
Course 4
Start - North Head racing bouy
Turning mark - Milford turning mark to and Northern Leading racing buoy - both to Starboard
Finish - North Wharf/Jellicoe Wharf
