Line Honour Monohull Winner - Koa
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.
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 December 2024 | 0900hrs
- Entry Closes – 28 March 2025 | 1700hrs, late fee applicable. Contact the Sailing Office to Enter.
- Rating deadline – 4 April 2024 | 1700hrs
- Race briefing – 10 April, 6:30pm RPAYC
- Race Start – 11 April, 2025 | 1300hrs Pittwater, Broken Bay
- Presentations – 13 April, 2025 | Coffs Harbour Yacht Club
- Coffs Race Celebration – 2 May, 2025 | RPAYC
Contact Information:
- For more information on participating, contact sailing@rpayc.com.au
- For supporting sponsorship opportunities, contact: marketing@rpayc.com.au
2024 Monohull Line Honour Winners - KOA
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Future Race Dates
- 2025 – 11 April – 39th
- 2026 – 27 March – 40th
Koa takes line and overall double in tough Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
MEDIA RELEASE – 13 April, 2025 Koa takes line and overall double in tough Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race After taking line honours in the 2025 Pittwater to Coffs
Line honours to Koa in Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
MEDIA RELEASE – 12 April, 2025 Line honours to Koa in Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race Koa, the TP52 owned by Andy Kearnan and co-skippered by he and Mark
Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race fleet away in a light nor’ easter
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It’s on for young and old in Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
MEDIA RELEASE 3 April, 2025 It’s on for young and old in Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race A wide-ranging field of 33 boats is lining up for the 2025
Defending line honours winner in mix for Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
In the assortment of early entries for the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s 2025 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race is the defending line honours champion, XS Moment, along with
Pittwater to Coffs: Line honours to XS Moment – Jupiter wins overall
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Competitor Information
RACE DOCUMENTS
NOTICES TO COMPETITORS
CREW PROFILE
- Create or update your Crew Profile
- Crew Sail Pass Registration (for all crew not current Australian Sailing Members)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- Thursday 10 April 2025: Race Briefing (1830 hrs)
- Friday 11 April 2025: Race Start (1300 hrs)
- Sunday 13 April 2025: Presentation, CHYC
Gear Transport from Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Club
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Race Merchandise
Official Event Merchandise is 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
Frequently Asked Questions
The race has been classified by the Organising Authority as 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 conducted and also have an Australian Sailing Auditor (Either a Club or National Auditor) sign off on the O.A. ‘s additional items.
Berthing at RPAYC
Casual berthing at the RPAYC marina maybe available until the start of the race. If you require berthing, 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
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 – 39th
- 2026 – 27 March – 40th
