Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race 2025
11 - 13 April, 2025
The East Coast Classic
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) invites competitors to participate in the 39th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race 2025.
The race commences on Friday 11 April 2025 at 1300hrs with a race presentation on Sunday at the Coffs Harbour Yacht Club, 1400hrs.
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.
Schedule of Events:
- Entry Opens 1 November 2024/0900hrs
- Entry Closes 22 March 2025/1700hrs, late fee applicable. Contact the Sailing Office to Enter.
- Rating deadline 28 March 2024/1700hrs
- Race Start 11 April, 2025/1300hrs Pittwater, Broken Bay
- Presentations 13 April, 2025/Coffs Harbour
Contact Information:
- For more information on participating contact sailing@rpayc.com.au
- For supporting sponsorship opportunities contact: marketing@rpayc.com.au
Unprecedent Conditions
A battle up the east coast has seen 3 yachts beat mother natures halts and crown 3 new winners for 2024.
- Xs Moment, Ray Hudsons X-Yacht 44, crossed the finish line 1st to be crowned Line Honours WINNERS
- Jupiter, Ian Smith & Billy Sykpes J Boats J/99, crowed overall WINNER, awarded on IRC
- Transcendence Rudy Project, Martin & John Cross Jeanneau Sunfast 3300, winners for persistence and the navigators award.
Andoo Comanche celebrating their Line Honour monohull win 2023
Future Race Dates
- 2025 – 11 April
- 2026 – 27 March
Latest News
Pittwater to Coffs: Line honours to XS Moment – Jupiter wins overall
MEDIA RELEASE 25 March, 2024 Pittwater to Coffs: Line honours to XS Moment – Jupiter wins overall Fortune favoured the sticklers in the 2024
Four yachts in race for Pittwater to Coffs honours
MEDIA RELEASE 24 March, 2024 Four yachts in race for Pittwater to Coffs honours In extraordinary circumstances, just four boats are left racing for
Whisper leads a slow Pittwater to Coffs race
David Griffith’s Whisper is today leading a drawn-out 2024 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race, using the current to slip away from the rest on the 226 nautical mile course,
Slow start Pittwater to Coffs as skipper recalls honeymoon race!
It was an extremely slow start to the Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race at 1pm, with the fleet still bobbing around the Barrenjoey Headland start line at Pittwater as
Race is on to win 2024 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
Over 30 boats will be on the start line for the 2024 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race this Friday when monohulls, a multihull and two-handed entries will share the
Interest mounting in 2024 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
The Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race has always attracted an extensive array of seasoned offshore yachts and sailors from NSW and other ports, including this year, as owners sign
Event Supporters
Competitor Information
RACE ENTRY
RACE DOCUMENTS
- Notice of Race
- Online Entry & Update Form
- Appendix A Stability Form
- List of Entrants
- Sailing Instructions
- Satellite Phone Declaration
- Special Regulations Cat 3
- Special Regulations Cat 3 + additions Form
- Keel & Rudder Inspection Form
- Marine Communications Radio Form
- Declaration Form
- Race Results
NOTICES TO COMPETITORS
- Nil to date
CREW PROFILE
- Create or update your Crew Profile
- Crew Sail Pass Registration (for all crew not current Australian Sailing Members)
Race Merchandise
Official Event Merchandise available for online purchases only. Order Today for collection at RPAYC.
Track the Fleet
Available after the race start
Further Information
Book your Baggage & Equipment Delivery
Arrange baggage delivery from RPAYC to Coffs Harbour Yacht Club. Onsite at RPAYC from 0730hrs race day. Pre Book HERE
Book a Marina Berth at RPAYC
Arrange berthing at RPAYC via contacting our Waterfront Team on 9998 3700
Emergencies
In an emergency, use your radio (VHF Channel 16) or ring Triple Zero (000).
Book a Marina Berth
Book a Berth today with the Coffs Harbour International Marina: 6651 4222
Coffs Harbour Boatyard
75 Tonne Marine Travel Lift and Boat Servicing in Coffs Harbour. Call 6516 2099
Beautiful Coffs Harbour entrance. Berthing assistance on arrival via Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour and CHYC Volunteers
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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 30 March until the start of the race. If you require berthing earlier please contact RPAYC Waterfront Team to book: Tel. (02) 99983700 or Email
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 in the Harbour 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 prior to racing at sailing@rpayc.com.au .
Contact after finishing will be on a dedicated VHF Channel (ch 77) with the Coffs Harbour Marina Office, “Coffs Harbour Tender”.
Future Race Dates
- 2025 – 11 April
- 2026 – 27 March
