PIC COASTAL CLASSIC
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.
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...
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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 Coas...
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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 ...
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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 He...
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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...
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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 m...
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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-kno...
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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. ...
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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....
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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 b...
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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 ya...
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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 C...
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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...
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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 m...
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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 fore...
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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 forec...
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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 Cla...
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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 internat...
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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 Cl...
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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 r...
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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 ...
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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 ico...
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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 W...
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