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Ninety boats head north as 2025 PIC Coastal Classic gets underway in light winds
Over 90 boats set sail from Devonport in light winds for the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic, heading north to Russell in one of NZ's most beloved ocean races.
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Meet Thistle's crew: social media stars filing live updates for their second Coastal Classic
Meet the crew of Thistle, social media stars filing live race updates for their second PIC Coastal Classic as part of the Go Boating NZ reporting team.
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Lucky takes line honours in 2025 PIC Coastal Classic after 17-hour race to Russell
Lucky wins the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic, crossing in Russell after 17 hours, 22 minutes. Get the full race recap, results, and standout crew stories.
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PIC Coastal Classic 2025 fleet departs Westhaven into light and uncertain conditions
The PIC Coastal Classic 2025 is underway from Westhaven. Light winds of 6 to 8 knots greet the fleet as they head north to Russell in tricky conditions.
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PIC Coastal Classic fleet briefed ahead of 43rd race north to Russell
Over 100 boats prepare for the 43rd PIC Coastal Classic race north to Russell, with safety briefings, weather forecasts, and a new Coastal Passage Record announced.
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Defending Coastal Classic champions Fez step up to Division 1b for 2025
Defending Coastal Classic handicap winners Fez move up to Division 1b for 2025. Meet the Bellinghams and their crew as they prepare for another shot at glory.
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Teen sailors take the helm for this year's PIC Coastal Classic charge to Russell
Young Kiwi sailors are stepping up at this year's PIC Coastal Classic, racing from Auckland to Russell in a tradition that has launched legends like Burling and Tuke.
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Three-time America's Cup winner and Olympic medallist Simon van Velthooven retires
Simon van Velthooven retires after winning three America's Cups with Emirates Team New Zealand and earning Olympic bronze in track cycling at London 2012.
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Clubs demand calendar rethink after second straight Masters regatta wrecked by Twizel winds
Rowing clubs urge Rowing New Zealand to rethink the Masters regatta calendar after powerful winds wrecked racing at Twizel for the second time in two years.
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Callisto crew relives Admiral's Cup triumph at packed RNZYS evening
Skipper Jim Murray, Dean Barker, and Mike Sanderson share the story of Callisto's Admiral's Cup campaign at a packed RNZYS evening in Auckland.
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Nicholson and McGrath sweep Lake Macquarie to lead Australian Superboat Championship
Nicholson and McGrath dominated Lake Macquarie's opening round of the 2025/26 Australian Offshore Superboat Championships. Full results and highlights inside.
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Circumnavigator Guy Chester brings record-holding trimaran Ocean's Tribute to Coastal Classic
Circumnavigator Guy Chester brings his record-holding trimaran Ocean's Tribute to the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic, racing from Auckland to the Bay of Islands.
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