PIC Insurance brokers 2013 NZ Coastal Classic, wrapup of the race by livesaildie

From the following article on the excellent livesaildie

http://livesaildie.com/coastal-classic-upwind-blast-was-great-adventure-say-sailors/

The PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic has concluded for 2013. With it came new energy and commitment from an enthusiastic major sponsor and a family of supporters, a growing fleet, and the fun, games and challenge that traditionally marks Labour Weekend and launches the season of summer sailing in New Zealand.

The PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic has concluded for 2013. With it came new energy and commitment from an enthusiastic major sponsor and a family of supporters, a growing fleet, and the fun, games and challenge that traditionally marks Labour Weekend and launches the season of summer sailing in New Zealand. 

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Team Australia claiming line honours at the end of the 2013 PIC Insurance Brokers NZ Coastal Classic

Video of the start of the 2013 PIC Insurance Brokers NZ Coastal Classic

Tracker for the 2013 PIC Insurance brokers NZ Coastal Classic

Tracker for the 2013 PIC Insurance Brokers NZ Coastal Classic

http://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/race/nzmyc

PIC Insurance brokers Coastal Classic 2013 poised to start, Team Australia and Team Vodafone Sailing the headline act

From the following article submitted to Sail-World by Lisa Ratcliff:

http://www.sail-world.com/Australia/Coastal-Classic---Team-Australia-ready-for-action/116023

In the preparation for the Coastal Classic, Team Australia’s head-to-head with Team VodafoneSailing on Waitemata Harbour, Auckland, yesterday was a mixed bag for the visitors. Result aside, skipper Sean Langman is confident the Australian boat and crew have the ticker to successfully challenge the local ORMA 60 this Friday.

In the showcase sprint race the Aussie trimaran led Team VodafoneSailing off the start line, expectations resting heavily on the afterguard including Mike Sanderson and celebrity guest crewmember, Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker in his first race since the 34th America’s Cup.

The sprint kicked off with a downwind start off Westhaven Marina at 1600hrs. Langman’s Team Australia gybed early and grabbed a several hundred metre advantage over Simon Hull’s near identical ORMA 60 by the time the frontrunner reached Orakei and North Head. 

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And also an article by Zoe Hawkins on Sail-World:

http://www.sail-world.com/Australia/Coastal-Classic:-Kiwis-take-first-local-point-in-big-boat-duel/116021

PIC Insurance brokers NZ Coastal Classic, starts at 10am on 25th October strong multihull division and ORMA60's Team Australia and Team Vodafone to go head to head

From the following article by Zoe on crew.org.nz

http://www.crew.org.nz/coastal-classic-11/

Starting at 10am on Friday 25 October, The PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic is a 119 nautical mile sprint from Devonport Wharf in Auckland, to Russell Wharf in the Bay of Islands, and is regarded as one of the world's great yacht races.

Ideal conditions for a record running race are a strong south-easterly. But according to NIWA statistics, there is just a 1.1% chance of a strong south-easterly occurring in October.  The race starts at 10am on Friday 25 October, and upwards of 170 boats are expected.

Followers can catch the start from North Head, Tamaki Drive, and on the race website, www.coastalclassic.co.nz
Times to beat

TeamVodafoneSailing set its second consecutive race record in 2012 when it crossed the line in Russell in 5hr41:44, sailing at an average speed of 20 knots across the course, and improviding the 2011 record by just over 3 minutes.

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Coastal Classic NZ update, PIC Insurance Brokers step up as sponsors

PIC Insurance brokers have signed up with the New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club's perennial Coastal Classic event as major sponsors.  The Coastal Classic will now be known as PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic.  The next event will be held on the 25th of October 2013.

 http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=4b9c7493621300fdc7742d3c2&id=acb3496f9f

This event will integrate divisions for a variety of multihulls including the offshore beasts such as TVS and the box rule 8.5's and also integrating a cruising multihull division this year.

http://www.coastalclassic.co.nz/