After five years of preparation, Michel Quintin and Yann Rigal, a two-man Corinthian crew from New Caledonia, crossed the Sydney Hobart finish line with every indication they had won the IRC overall. Hours later, a protest changed everything.

In this webinar we sit down with navigator Yann Rigal and skipper Michel Quintin to unpack the full story: the five-year campaign built on a shoestring budget, the bold tactical calls in 35-knot upwind conditions, the moment they spotted they were leading the overall standings, and the gut-punch that followed just hours after finishing.

Whether you race offshore or just love the sport, this conversation is full of honest insights on navigation preparation, double-handed boat management, energy and sleep strategies, and what it really means to compete at the highest level as a Corinthian team.

Watch the recording to find out what actually happened, and what they plan to do differently in 2027.