Friday 23 October 2026
All you need to know about race weekend in Russell
Welcome to the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic. Everything you need to know about what's going on in Russell you will find here. Enjoy the buzz and magic of Russell and catching up with old friends to share some stories and a drink or two together.
WEEKEND ITINERARY
Get ready for a great weekend.
With Doyles free burgers and Mount Gay serving up some free drinks , the Afterparty and Prizegiving you need to be ahead of the game to ensure you don't miss out on all the festivities. Check out the itinerary here
HOT SHOWERS
Hot showers are available at Russell TOP 10 Holiday Park on the corner of James St and Long Beach Rd. $10.00 per person. Register at reception before entering the park, opening hours are 8am to 7pm.
www.russelltop10.co.nz
RACE HEADQUARTERS
The PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic Race HQ will be at the Ray White office, next door to the Nauti Penguin and a one minute walk from Russell Wharf .
FOOD & BEVERAGE
The Nauti Penguin will be our host for the weekend. Check out their food offerings
WRIST BANDS/ID
Everyone will be issued with a wrist band. This identifies you as part of the PIC Coastal Classic group. .
RECYCLING
B&G have supplied you with rubbish bags so pre-sort your recyling and drop off at the wharf to the recycling team .
WATER TAXIS
OPERATING - Friday 7pm to Sunday 10.00 am - VHF Channel 8
Water taxis will be available to all entrants and supporters for transportation between Russell Wharf and yachts moored within Russell Bay. ONE taxi will operate between Friday 5pm to Sunday 10.00am.
TWO water taxis will operate Saturday 6.30am to Sunday 1.30am.
Water taxis are exceptionally busy - please allow 20-45 mins during peak times.
Water Taxi Tickets
$10pp for the whole weekend. If you haven't already got your tickets you can purchase at the Nauti Penguin.
PUBLIC PLACES LIQUOR BAN
The Far North District Council Public Places Liquor Control Bylaw 2003 prohibits the consumption or possession of liquor in all public places 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This means you may not consume or carry alcohol through Russell's public places at any time.
SAFETY AND HANDICAPS
There are two pieces of paperwork that you need to complete before you set sail in the PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic.
SAFETY
HANDICAPS
The Coastal is defined by Yachting NZ as a Category 3 event. This means you need to get a Cat 3 safety certificate issued by Yachting NZ. These require an insepction, cost $121 for club members and are valid for two years.