Club Marine Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
31 March, 2023
The East Coast Classic
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) invites competitors to participate in the Club Marine Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race.
The 36th running of the East Coast Classic race has been redeveloped to be held in April 2022 linking boats with Port Stephens race week or the Brisbane to Gladstone race.
The race commences on Friday 8 April at 1300hrs with a race presentation on Sunday at the Coffs Harbour Yacht Club.
Racing is open to offshore Cat3+ yachts, Monohulls & Multihulls with IRC – ORC – OMR – and Short Handed categories.
For berthing, transport, Cat 3+ requirements and more frequently asked questions please view below.
Future event dates:
- 2023 – 31 March
- 2024 – 22 March
- 2025 – 11 April
- 2026 – 27 March
Competitor Information
Race Documents
- Notice of Race
- Appendix A & B
- Online Entry or Update Entry details
- List of Entrants
- Sailing Instructions
- Satellite Phone Declaration
- Special Regulations Additions Audit Form | Australian Cat 3 Audit Form
- Marine Communications Radio Form
- Declaration Form
Crew Profile
Schedule of Events
- Race Briefing, Thursday, 30 March, 2023, 1800hrs at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
- Race Day, 31 March, 2023, 1300hrs
- Presentation at Coffs Harbour Yacht Club, 2023
Notices to Competitors
- Nil
Video
Media Releases
- Black Jack clean sweeps Club Marine Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
- Black Jack sets new record in Club Marine Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
- Black Jack leads fleet in Club Marine Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
- Third Time Lucky for the re-invigorated Short Ocean Classic
- Titans of sailing early entries for Club Marine Pittwater to Coffs Race
- Cream of yachting to take on Club Marine Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
Event Supporters
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Race Merchandise
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For more information:
Race Entry details & eligibility contact: sailing@rpayc.com.au
For sponsorship opportunities and media contact: marketing@rpayc.com.au
Book a Berth today with the Coffs Harbour International Marina: 6651 4222
Pre arrange baggage delivery from RPAYC to Coffs Harbour Yacht Club Book Here
Arrange berthing at RPAYC via contacting our Waterfront Team on 9998 3700
Beautiful Coffs Harbour entrance
Frequently Asked Questions
The race has been classified by the Organising Authority an Australian Sailing Special Regulations category 3 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 3 Audit done and additionally have an Australian Sailing Auditor (Club or National) sign off the O.A’s additional items.
Berthing at RPAYC
Berthing is foc at the RPAYC marina from 5 April until the start of the race. If you require berthing earlier please contact RPAYC Waterfront Team to book: waterfront@rpayc.com.au / Tel. (02) 99983700.
Berthing at Coffs Harbour
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.
The Organising Authority has arranged for Event Master Transport to provide a baggage and sail delivery service from RPAYC to Coffs Harbour Yacht Club.
Bookings are made online, Click Here
Baggage will be stored at the Coffs Harbour Yacht Club. All goods become the responsibility of the Coffs Harbour Yacht Club on arrival and any inquiries for collection or misplaced items should be referred to the Duty Manager via reception.
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. Satellite 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
A tender transfer for yachts wishing to disembark their crew after finishing in Coffs Harbour will be available 24hrs a day.
Boats wishing to use this service are asked to alert the RPAYC Sailing Office. Contact after finishing will be on a dedicated VHF Channel (ch 77) with the Coffs Harbour Marina Office.
