Min River Crowned Overall Winner After Protest Decision Shakes 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart The 2025 edition has added another chapter to that tradition. Following a formal protest lodged by the Race Committee against BNC – my::NET / LEON, the International Jury has now delivered its verdict. The protest has been upheld, and a time penalty of one hour and five minutes has been applied to the yacht’s elapsed time. The decision alters the final standings and confirms Min River as the Overall Winner of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.