Boris Herrmann and state council Christoph Holstein

The Imoca "Malizia - Seaexplorer" and skipper Boris Herrmann received the award for Best German Offshore Yacht 2025 at the eighteenth German Offshore Award on the evening of 6 March 2025. The ceremony took place at Hamburg City Hall and honoured the sensational 2nd place in the New-York Vendée Race 2024.

Boris Herrmann awarded The German Offshore Award 2025 in Hamburg City Hall

Wherever you live in the world, you have likely encountered at least one of the subjects we explore in the latest episode of the My Ocean Challenge video series. Today, we’re talking about Climate Detectives!  Appearing in many shapes and forms - both living and non-living - climate detectives help scientists reconstruct Earth’s past climate.  Happy learning!

My Ocean Challenge Video - Episode 6 - CLIMATE DETECTIVES

In Beyond the Race, Boris opens up like never before. From his fear of heights when climbing the mast to managing loneliness at sea, he dives deep into the mental challenges he faced. With the help of his mental coach and better preparation, he overcame these hurdles, completly transforming his experience on board.

Boris Herrmann’s second Vendée Globe was nothing like his first. 

Beyond The Race -  Boris Herrmann's Vendée Globe 2024 -2025

Cole Brauer joins Team Malizia as co-skipper

The Carkeek 40 Jolt 6, will be helmed by Pierre Casiraghi in the 2025 Admiral's Cup, marking the Yacht Club de Monaco and Team Malizia's first participation in race

Cole Brauer joins as co-skipper, alongside skipper Boris Herrmann and co-skipper Will Harris, who takes the role of skipper when Boris Herrmann is not onboard

Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia will return to Kiel for the start of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 after an increbidly successful fly-by in The Ocean Race 2022-2023

The My Ocean Challenge programme has reached over 80,000 children worldwide and educational materials are available to download for free in 11 languages

From welcoming US solo sailor Cole Brauer as co-skipper to preparing for a crewed racing calendar filled with firsts, the next six months promise to be particularly exciting for Team Malizia. With new challenges on the horizon, including The Ocean Race Europe, the team is gearing up for another intense season of offshore racing and Ocean advocacy.

Team Malizia looks forward to six thrilling months ahead and kicking-off the 2025 crewed season

Team Malizia Welcomes Cole Brauer As Co-Skipper & Looks Forward To 6 Thrilling Months Ahead

Team Malizia Welcomes Cole Brauer As Co-Skipper And Looks Forward To Six Thrilling Months Ahead

The event is set to take place in the Deichtorhallen Hamburg.

Team Malizia’s My Ocean Challenge is partnering with UNICEF to promote children’s rights and environmental protection through a digital lesson organised around this year’s World Ocean Day.

Upcoming Education Event With UNICEF For World Ocean Day

Stu, our boat captain working on Malizia - Seaexplorer

Corentin removing the foil from our boat before the refit

Malizia Seaexplorer main sail being checked after the Vendée Globe

Olivier, our rigger checking the ropes

Jesse and Tanguy checking the electronics to do list before the refit

After a short but freezing delivery, complete with dolphin escorts, our beloved boat has returned to her home harbour, Lorient. What’s next? The team is already hard at work as Malizia - Seaexplorer is already back into the shed for a well-earned post Vendée Globe refit. All the details about the winter refit plan here. 

A Well-Earned Post Vendée Globe Refit

Boris Herrmann after the arrival of the Vendée Globe

Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer during the channel passage

Team Malizia reunited on the arrival of the Vendée Globe

One week ago, Boris Herrmann set foot on solid ground after 80 days at sea in the Vendée Globe. But now that the race is over, what’s happening within the team? How is Boris recovering, and what’s in store for the 2025 season? Read on to find out more about the race debrief and everything that’s happening right now.

One Week After The Vendée Globe Arrival 

The Monegasque team will field two exceptional boats: the TP52 Jolt 3, skippered by Peter Harrison (left) in the IRC Big Boat class, and the Carkeek 40 Jolt 6, helmed by Pierre Casiraghi (right)

The Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) is set to write a new chapter in its sporting history as it prepares to compete for the first time in the Admiral’s Cup, one of the world’s most prestigious sailing competitions. Team Malizia will play a key role in this challenge, with the Monegasque crew including Pierre Casiraghi, our team founder and Vice-president of the Club, Boris Herrmann and Will Harris. Cole Brauer, who is being mentored by Boris through The Magenta Project will also join the crew.

The Yacht Club de Monaco & Team Malizia Sailors embark on a historic first in the Admiral's Cup

A Race We Must Win - Climate Action Now! - We carry our mission on the sails of our IMOCA

Das Meer ist mein Arbeitsplatz und der Ort, den ich am meisten liebe. Doch leider ist dies auch der Schauplatz des Klimawandels.

After the first part of the documentary premiered after the start of the Vendée Globe, the second instalment, “Boris Herrmann – Das Rennen”, produced by Beetz Brothers, has now aired on German television and is available to stream on the ARD Mediathek.

"Boris Herrmann – Das Rennen" documentary

"Boris Herrmann - Das Rennen" - Docu Part 2 Now On German TV & Online

"Boris Herrmann - Das Rennen"-Part 2 Of The Docu Now On German TV

The Vendée Globe is so much more than just a race. Take a deep dive into the incredible emotions of Boris Herrmann’s arrival in Les Sables d’Olonne after 80 days at sea, sailing around the world—reuniting with his family, team, and friends.

The Vendée Globe is so much more than just a race. Take a deep dive into the incredible emotions of Boris Herrmann’s arrival in Les Sables d’Olonne after 80 days at sea, sailing around the world, reuniting with his family, team, and friends.

Back On Land - Vendée Globe Arrival Video

Boris joined live from the Atlantic Ocean, answering the children's most burning questions. 

Children in Hamburg envisioned a utopian future for Hamburg, where all problems had been solved.

Across our sails, the message is clear: This is “A Race We Must Win - Climate Action Now!” This mission defines every aspect of Team Malizia’s efforts. While Boris races at sea, we continue the race on land. Beyond sailing and collecting crucial Ocean data to help scientists better understand climate change, we are also deeply invested in Ocean and climate education through our Malizia My Ocean Challenge program.

Racing for a Cause: Climate Action at Sea and on Land

First hug in 80 days - Co-skipper Will Harris, Boat captain Stuart Mclachlan, and Boris Herrmann this morning

Boris Herrmann during the channel passage

Boris Herrmann

Jimmy Spithill, Pierre Casiraghi, and Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer at the Vendée Globe 2024-2025 arrival

Back on land!

Boris Herrmann and Samantha Davies celebrating their respective 12th and 13th place finishes this afternoon

This Wednesday night, Boris Herrmann crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe 2024-2025 in 12th place at 23:18 CET after 80 days, 10 hours, 16 minutes and 41 seconds at sea. Today, the Team Malizia skipper got to celebrate this great achievement and experience the iconic and emotional channel passage with his team and the cheering crowds of Les Sables d’Olonne.

Boris Herrmann sucessfully finished his second Vendée Globe

Team Malizia’s Boris Herrmann Celebrates His Second Vendée Globe Finish

The second solo lap is complete: Boris Herrmann has finished the Vendée Globe 2024-2025, his second time racing in the iconic solo, non-stop, unassisted round-the-world race. He crossed the storm line offshore Les Sables d’Olonne this Wednesday night at 23:18 local time (22:18 UTC) in 12th place after 80 days, 10 hours, 16 minutes and 41 seconds at sea.

Boris Herrmann Finishes His Second Vendée Globe In 12th Position

Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer getting ready for the arrival.

Now sailing in very rough weather conditions in the Bay of Biscay, Boris Herrmann is expected to cross the finish line in Les Sables d’Olonne this evening or during the night. Due to the weather, he will cross the virtual ‘storm line’ and we don’t know yet when Boris will be able to enter the channel. Get ready to follow the arrival.

How To Follow The Arrival - Day 80 - Vendée Globe

Boris Herrmann on the Vendée Globe 2020 arrival.

Off the coast of Cape Finisterre, Boris Herrmann and Sam Davies are holding on and persevering despite epic conditions. They are expected to cross the finish line in Les Sables d’Olonne tomorrow evening or overnight. The upside? Experiencing the storm just as the residents of western France are this week. As we’re swept by gusts, drenched by relentless rain, standing in puddles, and staring at the angry sky, we get a small taste (just a hint) of what the skippers are enduring offshore. It offers us a (very vague) glimpse into the chaos that Boris and Sam Davies are navigating through.

One Of The Last Days On The Vendée Globe - Day 79 - Vendée Globe

Kerstin Hainke accepting the prize on behalf of Cole Brauer, with Pip Hare. 

Last week, Boris Herrmann was on two boats: sailing the Malizia - Seaexplorer in the Vendée Globe and attending BOOT Düsseldorf - the latter not a floating vessel, but a yachting and watersports congress. Representing the team, accepting an award, and announcing a new partnership - it was a busy day for Team Malizia at BOOT Düsseldorf.

Team Malizia's Big Day at BOOT Düsseldorf: Partnerships, Awards and Sailing Ahead 

While Storm Herminia batters the French Atlantic coast, the final stretch of the Vendée Globe is proving exceptionally tough for Boris Herrmann. An intense low-pressure system is creating extremely challenging conditions in the Bay of Biscay and around Cape Finisterre.

Herrmann Vs Herminia - Day 78 - Vendée Globe

Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer

While Benjamin Dutreux crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe 2024-2025 today, with Clarisse Crémer soon to follow, both skippers will head to La Rochelle for shelter, as a violent storm sweeping through Les Sables d’Olonne prevents them from entering the channel. Meanwhile, Boris Herrmann is pushing to complete the race as quickly as possible, but the Bay of Biscay’s treacherous storms, 8-metre waves, and unpredictable weather make this final stretch exceptionally challenging and uncertain.

Aiming For The Weather Window - Day 77 - Vendée Globe

As the Vendée Globe enters its final stages, Boris Herrmann continues his relentless journey towards the finish line, navigating through challenging weather near the Canary Islands, he faces unpredictable forecasts. While his ETA at Les Sables d’Olonne remains uncertain, Boris is prioritising safety and resilience, determined to complete the race despite setbacks. The coming days will test both his strategic decision-making and endurance, as the Vendée Globe reminds us why it is the ultimate test of human and nautical limits.

“I’ve Never Experienced Conditions Like That!” - Day 75 - Vendée Globe

Boris Herrmann in the cockpit of his high-tech IMOCA racing yacht Malizia - Seaexplorer

As the Vendée Globe pontoons prepare to come alive once again with the arrival of competitors this weekend, Boris Herrmann is facing a major depression as he approaches the Bay of Biscay, threatening the final miles of his journey. Now, the entire Vendée Globe fleet is back in the Atlantic. Thrills, strategies, and suspense: the show is far from over, both on the water and at Port Olona!

Les Sables d’Olonne Soon On The Horizon - Day 74 - Vendée Globe

Storms and damage in the final days near the finish of the Vendée Globe are not uncommon. Boris Herrmann, like many sailors, is contending with a fatigued boat and the toll of weeks at sea, facing challenging conditions as ETAs are pushed further back on this race.

Sam Goodchild mast camera

Storms and damage in the final days near the finish of the Vendée Globe are not uncommon. Boris Herrmann, like many sailors, is contending with a fatigued boat and the toll of weeks at sea, facing challenging conditions as ETAs are pushed further back on this grueling race.

It’s Mega Rough Out Here - Day 73 - Vendée Globe

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