The race was founded by Marco Nannini, and first ran beginning on September 30, 2023.
Nannini is a sailor, writer and consultant in marketing and communication with a financial background.
The organizer may apply a time penalty if it is deemed that the participant has gained an unfair advantage as a result of using its motor.
Boats not meeting this criterion may still apply and may be accepted at the sole discretion of the Organizer.
There is an exclusion zone set around Antarctica where competitors are prohibited to sail due to risk of ice-bergs.