Coastal Classic

Lucky leads 100-plus boats into PIC Coastal Classic with record in sight

Lucky leads 100-plus yachts into the PIC Coastal Classic this Labour Weekend, with a race record in sight over 119 nautical miles from Auckland to Russell.

Brad Butterworth returns to NZ waters as tactician for PIC Coastal Classic 2025

Four-time America's Cup winner Brad Butterworth returns to New Zealand waters as tactician on Lucky for the PIC Coastal Classic 2025. Read his story here.

How Lucky won the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025 with owner Bryon Ehrhart

Owner Bryon Ehrhart shares how his 27m maxi Lucky claimed line honours in the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, crossing the Tasman in under three days.

Sydney to Auckland fleet set to start Saturday as Tasman race countdown reaches final hours

The Sydney to Auckland fleet sets sail Saturday 11 October 2025, with Lucky, Antipodes, and Frantic leading 1,250 nautical miles across the Tasman. Full race preview.

Clinic highlights pre-departure safety habits every skipper should build

Key safety habits from the PIC Coastal Classic Boat Prep Clinic. Learn what skippers should do before leaving the dock to keep crew safe on every voyage.

66 boats set for PIC Coastal Classic charge to Russell on 24 October

66 boats are set for the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic on 24 October, racing 119 nautical miles from Auckland to Russell. Find out who to watch this Labour Weekend.

49 boats entered as 2025 PIC Coastal Classic takes shape five weeks out

49 boats are entered for the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic with new EPIRB safety rules, a growing Rally fleet, and prep clinics ahead of the Auckland to Bay of Islands race.

PIC Coastal Classic 2025 set to start October 24 on classic Auckland to Russell course

The PIC Coastal Classic 2025 starts October 24, covering 119 nautical miles from Devonport to Russell. Find out race details, divisions, and what to expect.

Romanza Crosses the Line Well-Ahead of the Rest of the Fleet in the 2024 PIC Coastal Classic

The 2024 PIC Coastal Classic: A Race of Grit and Rivalries

PIC Coastal Classic: Video of the start and early race coming soon!