He's fast! It's Day 10 of the New York Vendée solo race across the Atlantic and Boris is speeding towards Ireland and then later the finish in Les Sables d'Olonne. Hear from him in his latest video!

Les Sables d'Olonne, Here I Come! - Day 10 - New York Vendée

It's Day 9 of the solo race across the Atlantic and the wind has finally returned! Boris Herrmann can now fly towards the finish, will he manage to grab a podium position?

Good News, The Foils Are Loud Again! - Day 9 - New York Vendée

Boris Herrmann

Boris Herrmann wearing the Malizia sunglasses

Boris Herrmann wearing his VALLON sunglasses onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer

The Malizia have been designed in a one-off partnership with VALLON by sailors, for sailors. At the forefront of sustainability, the Malizia sunglasses frames are made from 85% recycled fishing nets and for every pair sold, 10 mangrove seedlings will be planted in the Malizia Mangrove Park.

Boris Herrmann wearing his Malizia sunglasses

Team Malizia And VALLON Launch Sustainable Sailing Eyewear "Malizia"

While he's waiting for the wind to pick up and gain speed again, Boris Herrmann is busy onboard! Have a look at the two latest and long-format videos to see what life on board an IMOCA is really like during a race!

Life Onboard With Boris In The North Atlantic - Day 8 - New York Vendée

A perfect reflection of the foil on the surface of the water unfortunately means very slow speeds

Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer during the New York Vendée race

Boris Herrmann envoying his last apple in the New York Vendée race

Following a strategic move in the New York Vendée race, Team Malizia’s skipper Boris Herrmann is expected to soon gain advantages from his decision. Eight days into the race, the German solo sailor is getting closer to the stronger winds and downwind conditions he’s been chasing by going north, promising an exciting race until the finish.

Boris Herrmann is expected to soon benefit from the downwind conditions he has been looking for by going north

 “Back To Full Throttle Soon” - Boris Herrmann To Benefit From Northern Route In New York Vendée

 “Back To Full Throttle Soon” - Boris Herrmann To Benefit From Downwind Sailing In Northern Route of New York Vendée

It's Day 7 of the New York Vendée solo race across the Atlantic, and as Boris expected, he's now encountering very lights winds and glassy seas. This will hopefully pass soon so he can speed downwind towards Les Sables d'Olonne. But any minute in very light winds also gives some time for pause, reflection, and to wonder..."What's under my boat?"

Will The Storm Come After The Calm? - Day 7 - New York Vendée

Will The Storm Come After The Calm? Day 7 - New York Vendée

Are you glued to the tracker and wondering why Boris chose to go this far North? Hear from Boris himself on Day 6 of the New York Vendée solo race across the Atlantic!

Why The North? Boris' Explainations - Day 6 - New York Vendée

Why The North? - Day 6 - New York Vendée

Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer as he is leading the New York Vendée on the fifth day of solo racing across the Atlantic

It's Day 5 of the solo race from New York to Les Sables d'Olonne and Boris is still in the lead! The conditions are incredibly rough but Boris has done over one third of the race!

It Was Full On, Now It's Holding On - Day 5 - New York Vendée

Boris Herrman in the lead and in the cockpit seat onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer on Day 3 of the New York Vendée solo race across the Atlantic

Wilmer (right) and Ducky, his new friend from New York are now part of the checklist and can't miss onboard!

What an intense day 3 of the New York Vendée solo race, time for a nap!

After racing in very gusty conditions, our Malizia - Seaexplorer skipper Boris Herrmann is leading the New York Vendée race but stuck in almost no wind!

Boris Is Completely Stuck - Day 3 - New York Vendée

Boris Is Completely Stuck In - Day 3 - New York Vendée

Boris Herrmann in the cockpit of Malizia - Seaexplorer on Day 3 of the New York Vendée solo race across the Atlantic

Views of the aft cabin onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer during Day 3 of the New York Vendée race

Everything under control! Views of Malizia - Seaexplorer's cockpit on Day 3 of the New York Vendée race

A very wet deck seen from the dry cockpit of Malizia - Seaexplorer on Day 3 of the New York Vendée race

Hear from our skipper Boris Herrmann as he is currently in the lead of the New York Vendée race to learn what weather conditions he will be encountering soon!

In The Lead And Sending It - Day 3 - New York Vendée

Day 2 onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer in the New York Vendée solo race from New York to France! Watch the latest video to hear from Boris and see him race neck on neck with former team mate Nicolas Lunven!!

Gusty Winds - Day 2 - New York Vendée

Boris is a multitasker! Only a few minutes after the start of the New York Vendée Les Sables d'Olonne race, the solo sailor sent the first video from onboard, almost reporting live on the race start.

First Video From Onboard - Day 1 - New York Vendée

Boris Herrmann racing closely with Sam Goodchild right at the start of the race

One more nap before the start

Sam Goodchild's view of Malizia - Seaexplorer

Malizia - Seaexplorer cockpit views at the start of the New York Vendée race

The Malizia - Seaexplorer took the start in his second transatlantic crossing of the year earlier today. The Team Malizia skipper is competing against 27 IMOCA sailors in the New York Vendée solo race, heading back to France across the Atlantic. Off to a good start, he will race 3,200 nautical miles in what is the final major test before the Vendée Globe round-the-world solo race next November. 

The IMOCA fleet in the rearview mirror at the start of the New York Vendée race

Boris Herrmann Off To A Good Start in New York Vendée Race

Boris Herrmann and the Statue of Liberty on his birthday, as he left New York to compete in the New York Vendée

Malizia - Seaexplorer with the Manhattan skyline on 28 May 2024

Boris Herrmann, standing on the deck of his race yacht, in front of the skyline of one of his favorite cities

Malizia - Seaexploer flying out of New York on 28 May 2024

A departure to remember, Malizia - Seaexplorer exits New York City flying high on her foils

Team Malizia flying down the Bay of New York towards the Verrazzano Bridge

Cole Brauer onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer taking a selfie and enjoying her last few days working with Team Malizia

Malizia - Seaexplorer passing the Verrazzano Bridge and soon exciting the Bay of New York ahead of the New York Vendée race on 28 May 2024

Boris Herrmann saying goodbye to his team

A dock-off, a birthday, and a spectacular departure from New York marked the end of our USA stopover, making for further great Team Malizia memories in the city. Enjoy the impressive photos taken this afternoon as Boris Herrmann and Malizia - Seaexplorer left the Big Apple, one day before the start of the New York Vendée solo race back across the Atlantic.

What a departure from New York! Malizia - Seaexplorer flies out of the city high on her foils on 28 May 2024

Malizia - Seaexplorer Flies Out Of New York City

Malizia - Seaexplorer in front of the Statue of Liberty in New York during the Vendée Liberty race last Friday

Team Malizia panel debate on the High Seas and how to protect them in New York

Malizia - Seaexplorer in front of the Manhattan skyline during the Vendée Liberty race last Friday

The IMOCA boats in front of the Statue of Liberty in New York during the Vendée Liberty race last Friday

Malizia - Seaexplorer will depart Manhattan to be on the start line of the New York Vendée race on 29 May 2024

Boris Herrmann will compete in one more transat before the start of the Vendée Globe

Boris Herrmann is about to embark on the final major test before the Vendée Globe race next November. Starting on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:00 pm local time, the Team Malizia skipper will compete solo in a transatlantic race covering 3,200 nautical miles from New York back to France, against 27 IMOCA sailors.

Boris Herrmann is about to embark on the final major test before the Vendée Globe

New York Vendée: final solo challenge before the Vendée Globe

One More Atlantic Crossing Before The Everest of the Seas: Boris Herrmann To Compete in New York Vendée

New York Vendée - Les Sables d’Olonne:

Before the start of the solo transat return, the New York Vendée, we have a busy week ahead in New York City. Here is everything you need to know to make sure you don’t miss anything: 

Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer as he left New York City the day before the start of the New York Vendée solo race

The New York Vendée will see Boris Herrmann and 27 IMOCA sailors compete from New York, USA, to Les Sables d’Olonne, France, in a single-handed transatlantic race starting on 29 May 2024.

How To Follow the New York Vendée Race

How to follow the New York Vendée Les Sables d'Olonne Race

The panellists of yesterday's Ocean conference in New York

Dr Sylvia Earle during her keynote speech at the Team Malizia panel debate in New York

Boris Herrmann and Bud Darr during the panel debate in New York

Dr Ingo Narberhaus

Farah Obaidullah

Lela DeVine

This Thursday, Team Malizia and the German Federal Ministry for the Environment co-organised a panel debate within the sailing team’s Ocean conference series with high-level speakers such as oceanographer Sylvia Earle on the urgency to protect the High Seas.

Preserving Our High Seas: A Call to Action for Ocean Protection panel debate in New York

This Thursday, Team Malizia and the German Federal Ministry for the Environment co-organised a panel debate within the sailing team’s Ocean conference series with high-level speakers such as oceanographer Dr Sylvia Earle on the urgency to protect the High Seas.

Preserving Our High Seas: Team Malizia Calls To Action In High-Level Panel Debate

Vendée Liberty Race in New York, what a show! 

With 6 months to go before the start of its 10th edition, the Vendée Globe is making an American aside! 

Vendée Liberty Race in New York

Vendée Liberty Race in New York!

Speakers of the Malizia Sustainability Panel Debate in New York on 23 May 2024

Preserving Our High Seas: A Call to Action for Ocean Protection - Join our Sustainability Panel Debate which Team Malizia is co-hosting in New York City less than a week before the start of the New York Vendée Race.

Malizia Panel Debate in New York: Preserving Our High Seas

Conference: Preserving Our High Seas: A Call to Action for Ocean Protection

Birte told the children about the exciting Transat CIC race, during which skipper Boris sailed Malizia-Seaexplorer from France to New York.

Climate detectives - Why look into the past to better understand our future of climate change?

About our hybrid My Ocean Challenge Event in New York City.

My Ocean Challenge in New York

My Ocean Challenge in New York City

Boris Herrmann only moments after the finish line of The Transat CIC on Monda

Malizia - Seaexploer arriving in New York this Tuesday

Malizia - Seaexplorer arriving in New York this Tuesday

Malizia - Seaexplorer arriving in New York this Tuesda

Boris Herrmann celebrating his second place finish in New York

An iconic arrival called for a fantastic result, and Boris Herrmann and his Malizia - Seaexplorer delivered. Yesterday, the Team Malizia skipper claimed second place in The Transat CIC solo challenge across the North Atlantic. After another night at sea, Boris Herrmann made his way to the upper bay of New York City and sailed past the Statue of Liberty, marking a truly memorable occasion.

Boris Herrmann celebrating his second place finish in front of the Statue of Liberty after a thrilling Transat CIC

Boris Herrmann Arrives Second in New York City After Transat CIC Thriller

Team Malizia’s Boris Herrmann Arrives Second in New York City After Transat CIC Thriller

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