After 36 days and 5,500 nautical miles, the double-handed crew of Joker X2 crossed the Osaka finish line with a quiet sense of achievement after playing the long game.
The IMX40 yacht Zero was the first boat to cross the finish line in the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup, arriving in Osaka at 07:00:18 (GMT+9) on 15 April.
As the first yachts approach the finish line in Osaka, the outcome of the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup remains wide open.
The smallest boat in the 9th edition of the Melbourne Osaka Cup double-handed yacht race has embarked on its 5,500-nautical-mile adventure to Osaka.
Self-reliance and trust are the markers of Melbourne Osaka Cup.
Internationals in final preparations for 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup.