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
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.
NEW THIS YEAR - AFTERPARTY ON OSPREY LAUNCH IN JELLICOE HARBOUR - THINK DJ, DANCING, LIGHTS, ACTION
Welcome Party & Registration
Friday 20 March 2026
We're having a party the night before! The Wynyard Pavilion is where it's at.
7.00 pm - Registration & Briefing, then we're in party mode!
Festivities will wrap up around midnight after which you're free to hit Wynyard/Viaduct hot spots.
Check out the Event/Race Itinerary for times and locations
Mooring at Jellicoe/North Wharf
Access Friday 20 March from 12.30pm to Sunday 22 March 12.00 noon. This is a "locked area" so you will be sent a gate code a day before. Check out the mooring zone below .
PLEASE NOTE: MOORING IS RAFT UP STYLE SO PLEASE BRING PLENTY OF FENDERS
Rubbish
Please take all your rubbish home - do not leave on the wharf. There are limited bins available.
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. You can only consumer alcohol on your boats within Jellicoe Harbour
Race Day/Prizegiving/Afterparty
Saturday 21 March
Breakfast
Start your day at your own pace! Check out Rushworth Café, Wynyard Pavilion, or The Pantry
Race Start
12 noon - all boats starting on the same line off North Head. Check the course page or SI's for full details.
Prizegiving & Afterparty on Osprey Launch
5.30 pm - Prizegiving is at Wynyard Pavilion
7.30 pm - Afterparty - the celebration really begins! Join the Osprey Launch - DJ beats, dancing, lights, action or continue the party on your own boat.
NOTE: Osprey Launch capacity is 140 pax so first-in first-served
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.
