Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race
January, TBA
The race of a lifetime
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) together with the Royal NewZealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) invite competitors to participate in the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race.
Due to current Covid 19 restrictions competitors are invited to submit an expressions of interest application.
The race will start on Sydney Harbour in January and finish in Auckland Harbour.
This challenging Category 1 race is open to offshore cruising and racing yachts, superyachts and ocean racing multihulls.
Competitor Information


Spread the word
For more information on participating contact sailing@rpayc.com.au and for supporting sponsorship opportunities contact: marketing@rpayc.com.au
Race Documents
Race Entry
Schedule of Events
- Welcome & Team briefing – TBA
- Race start: Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race, January TBA
- Presentation, TBA (RNZYS)
Frequently Asked Questions
The race has been classified by the Organising Authority an Australian Sailing Special Regulations category 1 race with the addition of the OAs own additional requirements as listed in the Notice of Race.
This means that an entrant will need to have a Cat 1 Audit done and additionally have an Australian Sailing National Certified Auditor sign off the O.A’s additional items.
- Download at Cat 3 + Audit requirements form here
- Cat 3 Stability Declaration Form
- Sat Phone Declaration
- Hull Construction World Sailing Structural Plan Review requirement information
- Australian Sailing Special Regulations Information
Berthing at RPAYC
Berthing is foc at the RPAYC marina from Wednesday 24 March until the start of the race. If you require berthing earlier and require berthing please contact RPAYC Waterfront to book: waterfront@rpayc.com.au / Tel. (02) 99983700.
Berthing at Westhaven Auckland Marina
If you require berthing in Coffs Harbour Marina; you will be required to contact them directly and book and pay for your berthing. https://www.coffsharbourmarina.com.au/ / email: admin.coffs@starmarinas.com.au / Telephone: (02) 6651 4222.
A crew register is available for the race hosted by MySailTeam.
There are a number of companies that can lease equipment to yacht owners as required for the race, e.g. Satelight phones, Liferafts, PLBs.
EPIRB Hire
The Place to Buy, Hire or Rent a Satellite Phone – EPIRBhire Thuraya Iridium Inmarsat
Sail Exchange
https://www.sailexchange.com.au/personal-safety-equipment/rental-gear/life-rafts-rental.html
Bettina Crafoord | Mobile – 0418 866 333
Custom requirements are applicable to all:
Australian Customs
New Zealand Customs