On 13th of December 2021, Michal Krysta (Czech Republic) crossed the line with his “Menawan” (Hull 07) at 01:19 UTC, after weeks of a captivating mano-a-mano at the forefront of the fleet. Michal and Etienne Messikommer (Switzerland) had been pushing each other since day one, sticking together since the very start from Lagos on the Western option, while the rest of the fleet headed east. They both sailed an impressive race, finishing only 4.5 hours apart after 26 days of racing.
