From Devonport to open water, reliving the race start

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.

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📹 Chris Davison / Stills in Motion media