With less than 600 miles to go in The Ocean Race Atlantic, Team Malizia remains firmly in the fight for victory. Malizia 4 is battling back after damage to its port foil, with just 25 miles separating the four leading boats as the race enters its final sprint.

The Ocean Race Atlantic | Day 8: Still Anyone’s Race

As the fleet closes in on Lorient, an intense battle is unfolding in the North Atlantic. With four boats still in contention for first place, including Malizia 4, everything remains possible. Despite sailing with a damaged foil ram that forces our most-used port foil to stay at a fixed angle, the Team Malizia crew is pushing the boat to its limits, fighting every mile alongside the other frontrunners. Here's how you can follow the thrilling final approach to the finish expected on Thursday afternoon.

Team Malizia racing towards Lorient in The Ocean Race Atlantic

How To Follow The Arrival Of The Ocean Race Atlantic

After seven days of racing across the Atlantic, The Ocean Race Atlantic is heading for an offshore restart. Team Malizia takes the northern route through the light winds, while Malizia 4 uses the slow conditions to repair its foil system and prepare for the next phase of the race.

The Ocean Race Atlantic | Day 7: The Masters of Suspense

After almost 1,900 miles of racing across the Atlantic, the fleet is heading into another major change in conditions. A large high-pressure bubble and lighter winds ahead could bring the four leading boats back together, giving Team Malizia another opportunity to close the gap.

The Ocean Race Atlantic | Day 6: Trying To Feel Human Again

Team Malizia faces a major turning point on Day 5 of The Ocean Race Atlantic as Malizia 4 battles back from a port foil impact and technical issues. Despite the challenges, the crew remains in the fight with the fleet facing another major shift in conditions.

The Ocean Race Atlantic | Day 5: Malizia 4 Under Pressure

Flash info update from Team Malizia as they are competing in The Ocean Race Atlantic.

Flash info update from Team Malizia as they are competing in The Ocean Race Atlantic:

Team Malizia Back At Full Speed In The Ocean Race Atlantic After Assessing And Solving Technical Issue

Team Malizia faces another challenging day in The Ocean Race Atlantic as shifting winds and unpredictable clouds test the crew onboard Malizia 4. Despite the tricky conditions, the team stays in the fight and wins another Super Sprint, while the six IMOCA teams remain closely grouped in the race across the North Atlantic.

The Ocean Race Atlantic | Day 3: Dealing With The Clouds

Just 24 hours into The Ocean Race Atlantic, the six IMOCA teams remain tightly grouped as Malizia 4 leads the fleet east across the North Atlantic. After a strong start from the line, the crew spent their first night racing upwind through the Gulf Stream, before welcoming a spectacular sunrise as the new day began.

The Ocean Race Atlantic | Day 2: Racing Into the Unknown

Team Malizia's co-skipper Julien Villion shortly after the start of The Ocean Race Atlantic

The inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic is underway. Team Malizia's crew, comprising skipper Boris Herrmann (GER), co-skippers Cole Brauer (USA), Justine Mettraux (SUI), Julien Villion (FRA), and onboard reporter Gauthier Lebec (FRA), made an excellent start, crossing the start line of the transatlantic sprint to Lorient, France, in first place. 

Skipper Boris Herrmann steering Malizia 4 first across the start line of The Ocean Race Atlantic

Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia First Across the Line as The Ocean Race Atlantic Begins

The Ocean Race Atlantic is officially underway, and Malizia 4 has started her first-ever race in first place!

The Ocean Race Atlantic | Day 1: Malizia 4 Leads the Start

Team Malizia's crew for The Ocean Race Atlantic, from left to right: Boris Herrmann, Gauthier Lebec, Cole Brauer, Julien Villion and Justine Mettraux

Skipper Boris Herrmann shortly before docking-off in New York

Co-skipper Justine Mettraux onboard Malizia 4 and in front of the Manhattan skyline

Boris Herrmann saying goodbye to his long-time co-skipper Will Harris who is sailing this race onboard their former Malizia - Seaexplorer (now 11th Hour Racing) before returning to Team Malizia for The Ocean Race 2027

Co-skipper Cole Brauer saying goodbye to fans and teams as she departed from her home state

Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia 4 in front of Downtown Manhattan

Today's departure was marked with an iconic backdrop as Malizia 4 headed out for her first ever race

The Ocean Race Atlantic route

Team Malizia has departed New York aboard Malizia 4 and is now heading offshore towards the start line of The Ocean Race Atlantic. Following the Sailors' Parade and Dock-Out Show, the crew, skippered by Boris Herrmann, sailed past the Statue of Liberty alongside the five other IMOCA teams under grey skies and light winds, as dedicated spectators lined the waterfront despite the rain to give the fleet a warm send-off. After making its way to the start line located approximately 100 nautical miles offshore, the fleet will officially begin racing on 2 September, setting course across the North Atlantic for Lorient, France.

Boris Herrmann and his crew have left New York and are now heading offshore for the start of The Ocean Race Atlantic and Malizia 4's racing debut

 Team Malizia Departs New York Ahead of The Ocean Race Atlantic Start

Manhattan skyline seen from onboard Malizia 4 as she arrived in New York for The Ocean Race Atlantic

This Tuesday 1 September, Team Malizia and their five competitors line up on the start line of The Ocean Race Atlantic. Racing 3,200 nautical miles from New York to Lorient, this new transatlantic sprint will be Team Malizia’s first race with their newly launched Malizia 4 yacht. Here’s your guide on how to follow the start in New York and the race to France. The boats are expected to arrive in Lorient around 8-9 September.

Skipper Boris Herrmann is eager to put his new Malizia 4 to the test against his old Malizia - Seaexplorer (now known as 11th Hour Racing, see on the right-hand side of the photo)

How To Follow The Ocean Race Atlantic

Malizia 4, Team Malizia new build has already proven to be a very versatile foiling yacht

Skipper Boris Herrmann is eager to put his new Malizia 4 to the test against his old Malizia - Seaexplorer (now known as 11th Hour Racing, seen on the right-hand side of the photo)

Co-skippers Justine Mettraux (left) and Cole Brauer (right) onboard Malizia 4

Co-skipper Julien Villion (right) will bring his navigation and weather routing expertise to the crew and race for the first time alongside Boris Herrmann (center)

Malizia 4, skippered by Will Harris for the delivery, arrived in New York City on 24 August 2026, before racing back to Lorient starting 1 September 2026 © Marie Lefloch | Team Malizia

From launching their new Malizia 4 race yacht in France to crossing the Atlantic and sailing more than 6,500 nautical miles in less than two months, Team Malizia has been through a fast-paced period of testing and training. Boris Herrmann and a new crew combination now face a fleet mixing proven race machines with the latest generation of IMOCAs in The Ocean Race Atlantic, a new 3,200-nautical-mile sprint from New York to Lorient and an important step as the team builds towards The Ocean Race 2027.

Malizia 4 in the North Atlantic during the delivery to New York in August 2026

Malizia 4 Set for Racing Debut as Team Malizia Takes on The Ocean Race Atlantic

Team Malizia skipper Boris Herrmann sailing 1200 nautical miles solo in July to successfully complete his Route du Rhum 2026 qualification

Will Harris docking off with Malizia 4 to sail solo for the first time on an IMOCA

Alone at sea on an IMOCA for the first time and not much sleep happening overnight for our long-time co-skipper Will!

Schütz Malizia 4

Team Malizia will be leaving for New York City this week, with onboard reporter Alice (holding the camera on the photo) doing her first IMOCA transatlantic crossing

Team Malizia's crew for The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026

Our Malizia Explorer research vessel returning from a mission with Greenpeace in the Baltic Sea

So much has happened in just the past two weeks… and there’s no slowing down! From Boris Herrmann ticking off his Route du Rhum qualification and Will Harris sailing an IMOCA solo for the first time, to extending our partnership with SCHÜTZ, preparing Malizia 4 for her first transatlantic crossing and sending our Malizia Explorer research vessel on back-to-back expeditions, there’s plenty to catch up on. And with even more exciting milestones and adventures coming up, here’s a look at what we’ve been up to and what’s next!

Will Harris (left) and Boris Herrmann (right) onboard Malizia 4 during one of the many training sessions in July 2026

No Rest for the Wicked! A Busy Few Weeks for Team Malizia

Cole Brauer smashed the bottle on the anker of the boat, successfully christening Malizia 4

Team Malizia invited team members, partner, friends and supporters to the christening of their new Malizia 4 race yacht in Lorient

Team Malizia sailors Will Harris, Boris Herrmann, Loïs Berrehar, Cole Brauer and Justine Mettraux moments before the christening of Malizia 4

Malizia 4 foiling earlier today off the coast of Lorient, with guests including team members, people involved in the build, partners, and friends

Team Malizia and skipper Boris Herrmann officially christened their new IMOCA boat, Malizia 4, today in Lorient, marking an important milestone for the team as it prepares for an exciting racing schedule and celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia have christened their new Malizia 4 racing yacht in Lorient today

Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia Celebrate the Christening of Their New Malizia 4 Race Yacht

Today, Team Malizia launches the seventh and final episode of Born to Race, its docu-series filmed and released monthly during the construction of its next IMOCA. Following the human, technical, and strategic journey of designing and building a top-performance race yacht, the series takes viewers behind the scenes of what it takes to compete at the highest level. Episode 7 – Unlocking Potential brings the story to the water. After months of following the team’s journey behind the scenes, viewers finally discover the finished boat and witness her first steps as a fully operational racing machine.

Born to Race - Episode 7 - Unlocking Potential

Born to Race: Episode 7 - Unlocking Potential - The Final Episode Is Out Today!

Will Harris and Boris Herrmann sitting in the cockpit of Malizia 4 shortly before her launch on 6 July 2026

Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia have launched their new Malizia 4 IMOCA race yacht this Monday morning

Team Malizia and the CDK team standing in front of the boat on 3 July 2026 in Lorient

Malizia 4

Malizia 4's cockpit

Boris Herrmann sitting in the cockpit of his new IMOCA race yacht which features steering wheels instead of a tiller

After two years of design and construction, Boris Herrmann and his Team Malizia are celebrating today the launch of their highly anticipated new IMOCA race yacht, Malizia 4. Built for the next generation of offshore racing, the boat will carry the team into upcoming editions of The Ocean Race and the Vendée Globe, combining cutting-edge technology with the experience gained from years of racing around the world.

Boris Herrmann standing in front of Malizia 4 the day before she was rolled out of the hangar for the first time

Boris Herrmann And Team Malizia Launch Malizia 4, Their New-Generation IMOCA Race Yacht

The impressive start of the previous edition of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe in 2022

Boris Herrmann in the sail locker of Team Malizia's new IMOCA race yacht, to be launched on 6 July 2026

Team Malizia's new IMOCA race yacht, to be launched on 6 July 2026 in Lorient (photo from May 2026)

As the countdown to the launch of their new IMOCA enters its final week, Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia announce the German skipper’s intention to participate in the legendary solo transatlantic race, the Route du Rhum–Destination Guadeloupe 2026.

Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia announce the skipper's third Route du Rhum–Destination Guadeloupe campaign, which he will contest aboard the team's new IMOCA yacht

Boris Herrmann To Take On The Route Du Rhum–Destination Guadeloupe 2026 Aboard Team Malizia’s New IMOCA

Today, Team Malizia launches the sixth episode of Born to Race, its seven-part docu-series filmed and released monthly during the construction of its next IMOCA. Following the human, technical, and strategic journey of designing and building a top-performance race yacht, the series takes viewers behind the scenes of what it takes to compete at the highest level. Episode 6 – The Identity reveals the thinking behind Team Malizia's branding, colours, and the messages carried by its new IMOCA.

Born to Race - Episode 6 - The Identity

Born to Race: Episode 6 - The Identity - Out Today!

This Monday, Team Malizia launches the fifth episode of Born to Race, its seven-part docu-series filmed and released monthly during the construction of its next IMOCA. Following the human, technical, and strategic journey of designing and building a top-performance race yacht, the series takes viewers behind the scenes of what it takes to compete at the highest level. In Episode 5 – Inside The Spaceship, viewers dive into the cutting-edge onboard technology that makes the race yacht come alive.

Born to Race - Episode 5 - Inside The Spaceship

Born to Race: Episode 5 - Inside The Spaceship - Out Today!

This spring, Team Malizia celebrates 10 years of racing, adventure and team spirit. A decade defined by bold choices, purpose and the ambition to do things differently. To mark the occasion and as we soon open a new chapter with a new boat, the team is releasing “Unconventional - A sailing team challenging the norm”, a documentary retracing the story, vision and spirit that shaped Team Malizia into one of offshore racing’s most distinctive teams.

“Unconventional”, Our Documentary Retracing Team Malizia’s Spirit And Journey, Premieres Today

“Unconventional”, Our Documentary Retracing Team Malizia’s Spirit And Journey, Out Today

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