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Historic Win: Female Skipper Leads Min River to Victory!

1/1/2026

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Summary

Jiang Lin Triumphs

Min River, co-skippered by Jiang Lin and Alexis Loison, won the 2025 Sydney to Hobart after a protest against BNC, making Lin the first female skipper to win the Tattersall Cup.
BNC initially claimed victory.
BNC was penalized 1 hour 5 minutes for sail-regulation breaches.
Michel Quintin, BNC’s co-skipper, expressed respect for the jury’s decision.

Summary

Comanche Claims Victory

Master Lock Comanche won line honours in the 80th Sydney to Hobart race, finishing in 2d5h3m.
The win marks Comanche's fifth line honours victory and ends LawConnect's bid for a third straight title.
LawConnect finished second, 47 minutes behind, with SHK Scallywag third.
Over a quarter of the fleet retired due to damage or seasickness.
The overall winner will be determined by handicap ratings in coming days.

Summary

BNC Penalized Fairly

On December 31, 2025, the International Jury ruled that BNC breached Rule 55.3 in the protest linked to the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
The Jury determined the breach was not deliberate.
A discretionary penalty of 1 hour and 5 minutes was imposed, affecting BNC's overall standing.
The penalty reflected potential performance gains and underscored the importance of complying with sailing regulations.

History

Historical Context

The 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, held on December 26, was the most tragic in its history, resulting in six fatalities due to a severe storm. With 115 yachts starting, 55 retired amid dangerous conditions, prompting Australia's largest peacetime rescue operation. Following this disaster, safety regulations were strengthened, influencing the 2025 race, which now includes penalties for rule violations to enhance sailor safety.

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Jiang Lin Triumphs

Min River, co-skippered by Jiang Lin and Alexis Loison, won the 2025 Sydney to Hobart after a protest against BNC, making Lin the first female skipper to win the Tattersall Cup.
BNC initially claimed victory.
BNC was penalized 1 hour 5 minutes for sail-regulation breaches.
Michel Quintin, BNC’s co-skipper, expressed respect for the jury’s decision.

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