Image:Marcus Brummel / Live Sail Die What a great weekend for the 2026 PIC Harbour Classic. This year really felt like an event in every sense - from the atmosphere on the water, boats in Jellicoe Harbour, the Osprey afterparty, and a great social buzz right across the weekend. The conditions may not have delivered big breeze, but they did deliver something just as important - a chance for everyone to be part of it. And to be honest, that’s exactly what this event is all abo

Image:Marcus Brummel / Live Sail Die The Waitematā Harbour delivered a memorable fourth edition of the PIC Harbour Classic today, with a strong fleet racing in light but building autumn conditions off Auckland’s North Shore. Inspired by Trieste’s famous Barcolana Regatta, the event continues to grow in stature. Since its early days in 2023, it has become a firm fixture on Auckland’s sailing calendar, capturing the spirit of the City of Sails. Festivities began the evening pri

Image:Marcus Brummel / Live Sail Die The 2026 PIC Harbour Classic delivered everything we love about sailing on the Waitematā Harbour, tight racing, light breeze tactics, and a fleet full of character. From the moment crews gathered at Wynyard Pavilion the night before, there was a real sense of anticipation. By midday, sails were up off North Head, with a gentle northerly building just enough to get the fleet moving across an 8 nautical mile course between Takapuna and Rangi

The PIC Harbour Classic has always been about more than just racing, and this year we’re taking the fun to a whole new level with our brand-new afterparty aboard the Osprey Launch! Once the sails are down and after prizegiving, Jellicoe Harbour will come alive with music, lights, and good times. And the best part? You don’t have to leave your boat behind. Tie up in the harbour, step aboard the Osprey Launch, grab a drink, and enjoy a launch-side party deck complete with a DJ

Club pride will once again be on the line as the Battle of the Clubs returns for another year . The format is simple: five boats make a team , and their combined results decide which club takes the title. It’s not just about the fastest boat in the fleet - every position counts, and teamwork across the team can make all the difference. In 2024, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron claimed the title with a strong team performance from Magic Dragon, Rehab, and Team Sex. In 20

Entries are now open for the 2026 PIC Harbour Classic, Auckland’s inclusive, social, and spectacular sailing event. With just five weeks until the weekend of 20-22 March, Jellicoe Harbour will be buzzing as the city’s waterfront turns into a floating village full of boats. This year, 36 Degrees has come on board as a sponsor with their three new boat brands Beneteau, Lagoon and Excess. They recognise that the PIC Harbour Classic is perfect for sailors who enjoy cruising but

2025 Welcome Party (image LiveSailDie) The PIC Harbour Classic is back for 2026 with new dates - 20–22 March . You might remember we originally planned the event for late February, but this year Auckland’s waterfront calendar is a little different. With SailGP running later, the Auckland Boat Show build can’t be completed in time for our original weekend at the end of February . "The event has quickly become a highlight of the summer sailing calendar, doubling participant nu

Auckland, you beauty! Photo Josh McCormack / Live Sail Die 80 boats entered today's 11 nautical mile (20 km) PIC Harbour Classic from...

The PIC Harbour Classic returns this weekend with 72 yachts already confirmed. With a spectacular fleet lining up, it’s promising to be...