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Numbers that tell the story: corrected-time battles in the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic
The corrected-time results reveal where tactics, patience, and smart sail choices made all the difference in New Zealand’s great race north.
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Champions crowned in the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic
After a long night on the water and an early-morning flurry of finishes, sailors gathered in Russell to celebrate New Zealand’s great race north.
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Summary of 2025 PIC Coastal Classic – first results as the fleet went into Russell
Early line honours results as New Zealand’s great race north continues
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Mayhem claims third in the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic
After more than 20 hours at sea, Mayhem has secured third place on line honours in the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic, finishing just 19 minutes and 37 seco...
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Callisto is second across the line in the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic
After 20 hours and 13 minutes of racing, Callisto crossed the finish line in Russell to take second place on line honours in the 2025 PIC Coastal Clas...
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Lucky takes line honours in the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic
Bryon Ehrhart’s 27-metre maxi finally reaches Russell in the small hours of Saturday morning.
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The start video of divisions 1a, 1b, 6 and 7 in the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic
A moderate south to southwest breeze sent the fleet of at hull speed tight reaching towards North Head. Lucky (USA 2872) made a great sight as she tig...
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Amazing Picture Gallery of the start of the PIC Coastal Classic
It’s been a full day of coverage — from the start line in Auckland to the finish in Russell.
From early this morning in Auckland, Kirsten was on th...
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Lucky surges north in light airs at the PIC Coastal Clasic
The Sydney-to-Auckland champion stretches her legs in the PIC Coastal Classic.
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Team Vixen Racing: women at the helm in the PIC Coastal Classic 2025
A new team, a fresh boat, and a mission to change who gets to own, skipper and race — Vixen Racing makes its PIC Coastal Classic debut.
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Start report of the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic
Light winds but bright spirits
The 2025 PIC Coastal Classic began under calm skies and steady 8-knot breezes, right on cue for a classic Labour Weeke...
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On the water reporter: already on his second PIC Coastal Classic – quality!
From the mouths of babes
The crew of SV Thistle have already made their mark before the start gun. Masters of social media and brimming with enthusia...
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PIC Coastal Classic 2025
Updated in real time - this is your points for the latest PIC Coastal Classic action!
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Light airs, long legs and patient tactics on the menu as the fleet readies at Westhaven for a very K...
Conditions at a glance for the PIC Coastal Classic 2025
The sky over Westhaven tells a mixed story. Look one way and it is blue. Look the other and h...
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Pre-race briefing sets the tone for the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic
Calm winds, full fleets, and strong camaraderie as the 43rd year of New Zealand’s great race north begins.
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Fez returns to the PIC Coastal Classic: defending champions ready for the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic
Casey and Justine Bellingham are back onboard their much-loved Warwick 50, Fez — the classic Kiwi yacht that claimed last year’s PIC Coastal Classic o...
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Young bloods rise in the PIC Coastal Classic
A new generation takes the helm of New Zealand’s great race north.
Each Labour Weekend, the PIC Coastal Classic bursts into life as more than a hun...
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An evening with James Murray and the Callisto team
Celebrating New Zealand connections, old friendships and fresh ambitions as Callisto’s Admiral’s Cup silverware comes home.
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Ocean’s Tribute: circumnavigator Guy Chester brings sustainability to the PIC Coastal Classic
An Australian sailor with a Kiwi-built trimaran returns to New Zealand’s great race north with a message of preparation and environmental purpose.
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PIC Coastal Classic Weather and Tactics Clinic: PredictWind routing allows for strategy and schedule...
With less than three days to go before the start of the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic, early weather forecasts are in, painting a picture of what’s in stor...
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PIC Coastal Classic: my fridge door summary
A south-wester, short seas, and a fleet with stories — we set out a Coastal Classic race-time forecast and spotlight the crews with personality.
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Boating New Zealand talks one-on-one with Brad Butterworth: calm seas, steady hand
Boating NZ talks to one of the sport’s great tacticians as he prepares Lucky for the PIC Coastal Classic 2025
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Boating New Zealand‘s one-on-one with Bryon Ehrhart: winning the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race...
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025 – an exclusive interview with the man behind the Juan K 88 Lucky
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All set for the Sydney to Auckland Yacht Race 2025 — the Tasman challenge begins tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2025) marks the start of the Sydney to Auckland Yacht Race 2025, as an international fleet of ocean racers prepares to cast off f...
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Safety starts on shore: getting ready for the season ahead
Good preparation keeps you safe at sea. Lessons from the PIC Coastal Classic Boat Prep and Safety Clinic highlight the basics of summer boating safety...
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Familiar faces return for the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic
Familiar faces and fresh competition set sail in the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic, New Zealand’s great race north.
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Things are heating up: five weeks to go before the PIC Coastal Classic
Five weeks to go: 49 boats, new safety rules, and a growing Rally make the Coastal Classic 2025 one to watch.
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2025 PIC Coastal Classic: Auckland to Russell, where speed meets seamanship
The 2025 PIC Coastal Classic brings sailors together for speed, strategy, and camaraderie on the iconic Auckland to Russell course.
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Entries open for 2025 PIC Coastal Classic: A Kiwi icon gears up for a big comeback
Run every Labour Weekend, the PIC Coastal Classic charts a 119-nautical-mile course from Devonport Wharf in Auckland to Russell Wharf in the Bay of Is...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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‘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...
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...
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Muster your mates and register now on the PIC Coastal Classic website!
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...
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Boatgear (formerly Tenob)
The story of Boatgear is one of success, in fact one of the most successful in the New Zealand marine industry. It began back in 1973 when Ted Nobbs, and yes, that’s where the original company name, Tenob, name came from, began the business.
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