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
I read the race recap from Devonport to open water, and it really made me feel like I was at the start line with everyone pushing through the waves. I remember last month I had to take my online statistics class right after practice because I waited too long to do homework. Balancing sport and study was hard, but finishing both made me feel proud and more confident about managing my time well.