On 13th of December 2021, Etienne Messikommer (Switzerland) with his colourful “Numbatou” (Hull 88) crossed the finish line at 20:48 UTC, sailing into Antigua after 26 days, 7 hours and 48 minutes at sea, to win the inaugural 2021 McIntyre Adventure Globe 5.80 Transat Race. Numbatou had covered 3,184 nm since leaving Lanzarote.
Numbatou also won the first leg, completing the 600 nautical miles qualifier in 4 days, 20 hours and 55 minutes after a constant battle with the elements, and the Czech entry “Menawan” from Michal Krysta.
