Yann Eliès and Will Harris during the first night of Leg 5 of The Ocean Race, at the beginning of their transatlantic crossing

Co-skipper Rosalin Kuiper

Portrait of Boris Herrmann, the German skipper just broke the 24-hour distance record with his crew and IMOCA race yacht

Will Harris and Yann Eliès at night in the cockpit of Malizia - Seaexplorer, trying to figure out the best strategy to close the gap to the competitors in front.

Team Malizia has been pushing hard in the past days to beat the record and close the gap with the leaders

Team Malizia's crew have set a new world record, from left to right: Boris Herrmann, Antoine Auriol, Yann Eliès, Will Harris, and Rosalin Kuiper

Boris Herrmann celebrating breaking the 24-hour distance record the morning after

Co-skipper and navigator Yann Eliès during Leg 5 of The Ocean Race

Co-skipper Will Harris on watch during the Atlantic crossing in Leg 5 of The Ocean Race

Boris Herrmann on deck of Malizia - Seaexplorer catching up with Team Holcim-PRB only 1 nautical mile away in the final hours of Leg 5 of The Ocean Race

Malizia - Seaexplorer and her spinnaker designed by artist Sarah Morris approaching the Danish coast and close behind Team Holcim-PRB on the last day of Leg 5 of The Ocean Race

A happy co-skipper Will Harris upon seeing the average top speed of Malizia - Seaexplorer

Malizia - Seaexplorer sailing her hoisted spinnaker designed by artist Sarah Morris

Malizia - Seaexplorer followed by chase boats as she approached the Danish coast upon the arrival of Leg 5 of The Ocean Race in Aarhus

Skipper Boris Herrmann happy about the performance of boat and crew

Onboard reporter Antoine Auriol waving at the Team Malizia chase boat upon arriving in Aarhus

Boris Herrmann waving as he entered Aarhus' harbour on 29 May 2023

After being thrown in the water by Boris, co-skipper Rosalin greets the Aarhus crowds.

From left to right: Yann Eliès, Will Harris, Antoine Auriol, Rosalin Kuiper, and Boris Herrmann celebrating third place and a world record in Aarhus

No words needed: Relive Team Malizia's Leg 5 and the Aarhus arrival of The Ocean Race with our favourite photos.

Boris Herrmann checking the rig of his Malizia - Seaexplorer race yacht on the final day of Leg 5 of The Ocean Race

No words needed: Relive Team Malizia's Leg 5 and the Aarhus arrival of The Ocean Race with 20 of our favourite photos.

Our 20 Favourite Photos From Leg 5 And The Aarhus Arrival

Leg 5 And The Aarhus Arrival In Images

Team Malizia in Aarhus at the finish of Leg 5 of The Ocean Race

Onboard reporter Antoine Auriol and skipper Boris Herrmann as they approached the finish line of Leg 5 of The Ocean Race in Aarhus, Denmark

Boris Herrmann, skipper of record-breaking the Malizia - Seaexplorer race yacht

Team Malizia fighting neck and neck with Team Holcim-PRB in Aarhus, Denmark

Co-skippers Rosalin Kuiper and Will Harris in front of the spinnaker designed by artist Sarah Morris, on the last day of Leg 5 of The Ocean Race

Malizia - Seaexplorer racing neck and neck with Team Holcim-PRB and having hoisted their gorgeous spinnaker designed by Sarah Morris

Team Malizia arrived in Aarhus in third position in Leg 5 of The Ocean Race

Team Malizia crossed the finish line of Leg 5 of The Ocean Race in third position at 07:27:50 UTC after an incredibly tight finish. The crew arrived in Aarhus, Denmark after 7 days, 13 hours, 12 minutes, and 50 seconds at sea, and having broken the 24-hour distance record, making Malizia - Seaexplorer the fastest monohull in the world.

Malizia - Seaexplorer Back In Europe And Third in Leg 5 Of The Ocean Race

Malizia - Seaexplorer Back In Europe: Team Malizia Finishes In Third Position in Leg 5 Of The Ocean Race

What an intense Leg 5 it has been so far! Malizia - Seaexplorer broke the 24-hour distance record for a monohull, and will soon arrive in Aarhus, Denmark. Here is everything you need to know on how to follow the arrival.

How To Follow The Leg 5 Arrival In Aarhus

Team Malizia celebrate breaking the record together.

Boris Herrmann celebrates the record!

“Being the fastest monohull in the world in 24 hours is the dream of every sailor, I am so proud of the team and all the work that has been done to get there!”

Rosalin Kuiper in awe of hitting the record!

Boris Herrmann toasts the success with a bottle of Talisker x Parley Wilder Seas Whisky

With an average speed of 26.71 knots (50 km/h) over 24 hours in Leg 5 of The Ocean Race, Boris Herrmann’s Team Malizia has gained a new monohull world record sailing 641.13 nautical miles over 24 hours. 

Team Malizia’s Boris Herrmann: “We Pushed The Limit and Managed To Take The World Record”

The teams are setting a new speed monohull records! 🚀  Team Malizia was the last of the leading trio to enter the 'record run' conditions and the team is starting to post impressive stats. As at 1600 UTC on Friday, Skipper Boris Herrmann and his crew were near the 632.1 mile mark and still showing potential for more. 

Breaking Records Not Boats - Day 5 - Leg 5 - The Ocean Race

The most experienced sailors of our team are sailing together for the first time, and guess how it is going?

Boris & Yann - Day 4 - Leg 5 - The Ocean Race

We used to show our joy of life onboard but sometimes we don’t hesitate to show you also how hard it can be, bumpy, cold, rough and most of all fast!   Our team is currently sailing hot on the heels of Team Holcim PRB & 11th Hour Racing Team.  

Full Blast Across The Atlantic - Day 3 - Leg 5 - The Ocean Race

It's been a fast 24 hours in The Ocean Race, with teams making around 500 miles towards the target of the finish line - Aarhus, Denmark in northern Europe.   Rough start for our crew. They are sailing in bumpy conditions in third position.

Rough Start For The Crew - Day 2 - Leg 5 - The Ocean Race

They're off again! Back to rhythm of the life at sea after winning the In-Port Race in Newport! Can you spot one of our favourite animals in the end?

Back On Track - Day 1 - Leg 5 - The Ocean Race

Boris Herrmann is back as skipper of Malizia - Seaexplorer in Leg 5 of The Ocean Race

Malizia - Seaexplorer, winning boat of the Newport In-Port Race with Biother in the background

The fleet of IMOCA race yacht with the many spectators watching both from land and out on the water

Co-skipper Rosalin Kuiper during the Leg 5 Start in Newport

Race day in Newport with Boris Herrmann back onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer

A happy bunch of Malizians cheering before the dock-out of their crew and race boat in Newport ahead of Leg 5 of The Ocean Race

Team Malizia has won the Newport In-Port Race! The team passed through the leaving gate in first position after a neck and neck battle with 11th Hour Racing Team, and therefore won two out of four In-Port Races in this edition of The Ocean Race. The fleet has now set sail for a 3,500 nautical mile-long Leg 5 towards Aarhus, Denmark.

Team Malizia, winner of the Newport In-Port Race

Team Malizia Wins The Newport In-Port Race And Heads Towards Aarhus, Denmark

Due to deteriorating weather, the In-Port Race in Newport which was scheduled for this Saturday 20 May at 14:10 local time (20:10 CEST) has been postponed and will take place on Sunday, ahead of the start of Leg 5.

The Newport Ocean Live Park on Saturday with Malizia - Seaexplorer in the background

The Ocean Race’s Newport In-Port Race Postponed Until Sunday

Malizia - Seaexplorer is about to set sail in Newport

Co-skippers Will Harris and Yann Eliès

Team Malizia's IMOCA race yacht Malizia - Seaexplorer sailing in Newport

Co-skipper Rosalin Kuiper racing in Newport onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer

Team Malizia during the Newport Pro-Am speed runs on Wednesday 17 May 2023

Team Malizia's skipper Boris Herrmann

Leg 5 of The Ocean Race starts this Sunday 21 May at 14:15 local time (18:15 UTC, 20:15 CEST) and will see Team Malizia race towards Aarhus, Denmark. This 3,500 nautical mile transatlantic race back to Europe counts for double points, and 3 teams including Team Malizia are currently only separated by one point at the top of the scoreboard. Boris Herrmann is back as skipper and confident in Team Malizia’s chances at scoring a strong result.

Boris Herrmann returns onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer as skipper

Boris Herrmann ahead of Leg 5: “We Have Everything To Race For”

Boris Herrmann ahead of Leg 5 of The Ocean Race: “We Have Everything To Race For”

We are racing in Newport, Rhode Island! Here is everything you need to know on how to follow all the In-Port Race and Leg 5 Start action.

Malizia - Seaexplorer sailing in Newport, Rhode Island

We are racing in Newport, Rhode Island! Here is everything you need to know on how to follow all the In-Port Race and Leg 5 Start action this Sunday 21 May.

 How To Follow The Newport In-Port Race And Leg 5 Start

The Windcoop sailing cargo

Windcoop and Team Malizia are combining forces to promote wind technology for a carbon-neutral future in maritime transportation.

Malizia - Seaexplorer, propelled by the wind

Team Malizia and Windcoop Cooperate On Wind Shipping Project

Science expert Helene explaining to the children how foils make our boat fly

The children listened to a My Ocean Challenge speech before taking part in a fun quiz

During a drawing activity, the children were asked to be creative and show what a healthy coral would look like to them.

Later on, the children went to visit our race boat and got to ask Cornelius lots of questions about her.

Team Malizia organises My Ocean Challenge kids events in all the stopover cities of The Ocean Race to educate children around the world on ocean protection and climate change.

Children from Pell Elementary School and Thompson Middle School with Team Malizia and skipper Boris Herrmann during the My Ocean Challenge event in Newport.

New stopover, new kids event! Throughout The Ocean Race, Team Malizia has been hosting children's event in every stopover city as well as back in Germany. Today, we met kids from two local schools and told them about our sailing team and the importance of the Ocean.

My Ocean Challenge Event In Newport, USA

My Ocean Challenge kids event in Newport, USA

Team Malizia's Ocean Educator Birte Lorenzen-Herrmann did a My Ocean Challenge speech to 900 participating children

Birte Lorenzen-Herrmann doing a speech to 900 children in Cologne

Even after the speech, some children wanted to ask Birte more questions

The second climate and sport event in Cologne was organised by our partner Zurich with Viktoria Köln and Team Malizia

What is CO2 and what does it have to do with me? How can I be mindful in relation to the climate crisis? And how can exercise be fun? These were the questions 900 children were eager to answer in the second climate and sports event organised with our partner Zurich.

900 Children Eager To Learn About Climate Protection with Team Malizia & Zurich

900 Children Eager To Learn About Climate Protection

Driven By The Wind - Team Malizia & Boris Herrmann invite you to join their sustainability event in Newport, RI.

Team Malizia's Sustainability Panel Debate in Newport

Driven By The Wind - Team Malizia's Sustainability Panel Debate in Newport

Team Malizia crossed the finish line of Leg 4 of The Ocean Race in second place

Welcome to America! Team Malizia has reached Newport, Rhode Island, after a neck and neck battle with 11th Hour Racing Team. Watch the video of our Malizia - Seaexplorer crossing the finish line after 17 days at sea!

Watch The Video Of Team Malizia's Leg 4 Arrival

Malizia - Seaexplorer arriving in second place in Newport, RI, USA

Skipper Will Harris onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer

Team Malizia has arrived in Newport, RI, USA

Team Malizia is second over the finish line in Newport, RI, USA

Team Malizia crossed the finish line of Leg 4 of The Ocean Race in second position at 19:13:22 UTC this Wednesday 10 May 2023. The international team sailed from Itajaí, Brazil, to Newport, Rhode Island, USA and spent 17 days, 02 hours, 58 minutes, and 22 seconds at sea.

Team Malizia from left to right: Antoine Auriol, Rosalin Kuiper, Will Harris, Nico Lunven, and Chris Pratt

Team Malizia skippered by Will Harris crossed the finish line of Leg 4 of The Ocean Race in second position at 19:13:22 UTC this Wednesday 10 May 2023. The team is still second in the overall scoreboard, now on equal points with 11th Hour Racing Team and only 1 point behind overall scoreboard leader Team Holcim-PRB.

Team Malizia Finishes In 2nd Place In Leg 4 Of The Ocean Race

Team Malizia Skippered By Will Harris Finishes In Second Place In Leg 4 Of The Ocean Race

The leg from Itajaí, Brazil, back into the Northern Hemisphere towards Newport, Rhode Island, USA is coming to an end. Here's everything your need to know on how to follow the arrival.

Co-skipper Nico Lunven at the start of Leg 4 of The Ocean Race

How To Follow The Leg 4 Arrival In Newport

Will Harris has won Seahorse Sailor of the Month of May in a landslide vote and now by popular demand, Rosalin Kuiper has been nominated for the June edition

Sailor of the Month of May.... and Maybe June?

Sailor of the Month of May and maybe June?!

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