Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
22 - 24 March 2024
Andoo Comanche celebrating their Line Honour monohull win
The East Coast Classic
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) invites competitors to participate in the Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race 2024.
The race commences on Friday 22 March 2024 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 2023/0900hrs
- Entry Closes 8 March 2024/1700hrs
- Rating deadline 15 March 2024/1700hrs
- Race Start 22 March 2024/1300hrs Pittwater, Broken Bay
- Presentations 24 March 2024/TBA Coffs Harbour
Contact Information:
- For more information on participating contact sailing@rpayc.com.au
- For supporting sponsorship opportunities contact: marketing@rpayc.com.au
Future Race Dates
- 2024 – 22 March
- 2025 – 11 April
- 2026 – 27 March
Latest News
Two-handed Mistral wins Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
Mistral-was-declared-overall-winner-of-the-race-Bow-Caddy-Media Rupert Henry’s Mistral, co-skippered by Greg O’Shea, has been announced winner of the 2023 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race from another double-handed crew,
Rex sets new record in Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
2023 Monohull Line Honours – Andoo Comanche Dale Mitchell and his crew on Rex, the ORMA 60 multihull from Queensland, early this morning broke the
Light and challenging Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race 2023
A lovely 8-10 knot westerly marked the start of the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s 37th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race, when it started
Andoo Comanche and Rex to chase Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race records
Event Website MEDIA RELEASE 28 March, 2023 When the gun fires sending the fleet on its way in the 2023 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht
Pittwater to Coffs Competitors Information 2023
Nine days until the 37 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race Entry Entry is still open however; there is a late entry fee that now
ANDOO Comanche enters the 2023 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
Andoo Comanche / Photo: Andrea Francolini The record breaking 100 foot supermaxi, ‘ANDOO Comanche’, has entered the Royal Prince Alfred yacht Club’s Pittwater to Coffs
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Competitor Information
RACE ENTRY
RACE DOCUMENTS
NOTICES TO COMPETITORS
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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
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: 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 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
- 2024 – 22 March
- 2025 – 11 April
- 2026 – 27 March
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