Coastal Classic

2024 PIC Coastal Classic

Romanza Crosses the Line Well-Ahead of the Rest of the Fleet in the 2024 PIC Coastal Classic

The 2024 PIC Coastal Classic set off early yesterday from Devonport Wharf, launching a thrilling 119-nautical-mile race to Russell Wharf. Known as one...

5 months ago

2024 PIC Coastal Classic

The 2024 PIC Coastal Classic: A Race of Grit and Rivalries

Currently sitting about two-thirds up the course the race continues. The six leading boats (Romanza, Equilibrium, Levity, Zephyrus, Vixen, and another...

5 months ago

2024 PIC Coastal Classic

PIC Coastal Classic: Video of the start and early race coming soon!

Our man Roger Mills is out in the gulf today to catch the start and early part of the race with drones, cameras and everything imaginable - so once he...

5 months ago

About the Coastal Classic

Memorable Moments and Multiple Winners from Previous PIC Coastal Classic Races

The PIC Coastal Classic has earned a reputation as one of New Zealand’s most exciting and competitive yachting events.

5 months ago

About the Coastal Classic

Types of Boats Competing in the PIC Coastal Classic

The PIC Coastal Classic is renowned for its diversity of participants, featuring a wide range of boats, from fast multihulls to sturdy monohulls.

5 months ago

About the Coastal Classic

The PIC Coastal Classic: New Zealand’s Iconic Yacht Race

Every October, yachties across New Zealand gear up for one of the country's most iconic offshore races—the PIC Coastal Classic.

5 months ago

About the Coastal Classic

How the Coastal Classic Began: The Story Behind New Zealand’s Iconic Yacht Race

In the world of New Zealand yachting, the Coastal Classic has become one of the most anticipated events of the year.

5 months ago

2024 PIC Coastal Classic

‘Small but quality’ fleet for 2024 PIC Coastal Classic

Fat Freddy is a rebuilt Formula 40 racing trimaran, strengthened and updated with AC 45 boards, rudder and sails, a new mast and rigging and relaunche...

5 months ago

2024 PIC Coastal Classic

Get ready for PIC Coastal Classic

The New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club (NZMYC) has announced that entries are now open for the 41st PIC Coastal Classic Yacht Race. With just under f...

8 months ago

2023 PIC Coastal Classic

Join the PIC Coastal Classic fun

Muster your mates and register now on the PIC Coastal Classic website!

2 years ago

About the Coastal Classic

PIC Coastal Classic 40-year Celebration

This year marks the 40th anniversary since the Coastal Classic began in 1982, and for many Kiwi boaties, marks the opening of the summer sailing seaso...

3 years ago

2021 Coastal Classic

COASTAL CLASSIC ENTRIES OPEN

Scheduled for a Friday 22 October start, the iconic PIC Coastal Classic from Auckland to Russell is now some three months away, and organisers have pu...

4 years ago

2021 Coastal Classic

PIC Coastal Classic 2021

The PIC Coastal Classic, held annually over Labour weekend, marks the start of the summer sailing season.

4 years ago

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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FISHING

Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga

ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide

REGATTAS

Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour

PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch

WATERSPORTS

IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland

MEET UPS

Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP

SHOWS

Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa

NEWS TIPS?
Send your photos, videos, stories, and tip-offs to ahoy@boatingnz.co.nz or call us on 022-023-7507.

Coastal Classic

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Weekly Newsletter

Social Media

The 2024 PIC Coastal Classic: A Race of Grit and Rivalries

PIC Coastal Classic: Video of the start and early race coming soon!

Memorable Moments and Multiple Winners from Previous PIC Coastal Classic Races

Types of Boats Competing in the PIC Coastal Classic

The PIC Coastal Classic: New Zealand’s Iconic Yacht Race

How the Coastal Classic Began: The Story Behind New Zealand’s Iconic Yacht Race

‘Small but quality’ fleet for 2024 PIC Coastal Classic

Get ready for PIC Coastal Classic

Join the PIC Coastal Classic fun

PIC Coastal Classic 40-year Celebration

COASTAL CLASSIC ENTRIES OPEN

PIC Coastal Classic 2021