20 March - 22 March 2026
There are two pieces of paperwork that you need to complete before you set sail in the PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic.
SAFETY
HANDICAPS
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.
All you need to know about race weekend
Welcome to the PIC Harbour Classic
Enjoy the buzz of mooring in Jellicoe/Noth Wharf amongst all the action. Experience the adrenaline rush of being side by side with your competitors on the same start line at the same time. Have a beer with the passionate sailing fraternity at the Welcome Party an experience a great prizegiving.
The PIC Harbour Classic is different a format from other races sailors are used to so here is everything you need to know about this new event.
Welcome Party & Registration
Friday 20 March 2026
We're having a party the night before! The Wynyard Pavilion is where it's at. Registration will take place at 7pm followed by a briefing and then we are into party mode.
Festivities will wrap up around midnight - then you are free to hit other hot spots within the Wynyard/Viaduct area.
Check out the Event/Race Itinerary for times and locations
Berthing at Jellicoe/North Wharf
Access is from Friday 20 March from 12.30pm to Sunday 22 March 12.00 noon. midday.
This is a "locked area" so you will be sent a gate code a day before the event.
Further information on berthing zones and how to moor will be updated in due course.
Rubbish
Please take all your rubbish home - do not leave on the wharf.
Public Places Liquour Ban
The Public Places Liquor Control Bylaw 2003 prohibits the consumption or possession of liquor in all public places 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This means you may not consume or carry alcohol through Wynyard Quarter public places at any time.
Race Day/Prizegiving/Afterparty
Saturday 21 March
Breakfast is at your own leisure. We recommend two cafes - Rushworth Cafe , a couple of doors down from Wynyard Pavilion or The Pantry located under the Park Hyatt. Wynyard Pavilion will be open at 10.30 am
And then it's race time! Starting at 12 noon, all boats start on the same starting line from North Head. Check out the course for further information.
Prizegiving will be held at Wynyard Pavilion at 5.30 pm followed by an afterparty on your boats.
The Course
All boats are required to have powered propulsion as you will need to be able to motor right up to the start line. Check out the course
Toilets
The closest public toilets are about 50m away by the childrens playground. These are open 24/7.
