From Devonport to open water, reliving the race start
Oct 26, 2025
1 min read
The start of the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic had it all: colour, excitement, and that unmistakable surge of adrenaline as hundreds of sails filled across the Waitematā. From the gun at Devonport to the fleet’s first tack north, it was a sight every sailor dreams of. Our media team captured the action from the water, so here’s a look back at how New Zealand’s great race north began.
📹 Chris Davison / Stills in Motion media
The bit about the fleet’s first tack north really brought me back to standing on North Head and watching that colourful mess of sails sort itself out — pure chaos and magic. Love seeing it from the media boat’s perspective instead. By the way, I keep a free short story examples library I like to share: https://shortstoryexamples.net/
The vivid account of the Coastal Classic’s start captures the excitement of watching the fleet leave Devonport and head into open water. The combination of racing strategy, changing conditions, and on-water action makes the event especially engaging. Video Annotation Services can help organize and label sailing footage by identifying boats, movements, locations, and key race moments, making detailed video analysis much easier.