The East Coast Classic Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) invite competitors to participate in the Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race.
The 39th running of the East Coast Classic race is held…
The East Coast Classic Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) invite competitors to participate in the Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race.
The 39th running of the East Coast Classic race is held before Easter each year. Starting off Barrenjoey Headlands in Broken Bay racing 226 nautical miles (nm) to Coffs Harbour.
Racing is open to offshore Cat3+ yachts, Monohulls and Multihulls with IRC - ORC - OMR - and Short-Handed Classes.
The race generally takes two days to complete and takes in some outstanding coastal scenery as you head north to beautiful Coffs Harbour.
On arrival in Coffs Harbour, the Coffs Harbour Yacht Club celebrates the weekend race, concluding in the presentation on Sunday afternoon.
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