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

Team Malizia competing in the GC32 Racing Tour on their Malizia 1, a foiling catamaran that the crew, helmed by Pierre Casiraghi,  raced on for two seasons in 2016 and 2017

Team Malizia started as the dream of two friends, Boris Herrmann (left) and Pierre Casiraghi (right), here sitting on the outrigger of the team's first IMOCA,  Seaexplorer - Yacht Club de Monaco, in front of the Musée Océanographique de Monaco in 2017

Boris Herrmann at the finish of his historic participation in the Vendée Globe 2020-2021, becoming the first German ever to compete in the solo, non-stop round-the-world race

In 2026, Team Malizia celebrates 10 years with founding partner Yacht Club de Monaco and with EFG International, who came onboard in the team's first year, and has renewed the partnership until 2030

Team Malizia is currently building its next-generation IMOCA to be launched in less than 6 weeks

Team Malizia rounding the iconic Cape Horn in first place a few days before making history by winning the Southern Ocean leg  of The Ocean Race 2022-2023

Founded in 2016 at the Yacht Club de Monaco by Pierre Casiraghi and Boris Herrmann, Team Malizia celebrates a decade of offshore racing and Ocean advocacy and announces the renewal of its long-standing partnership with EFG International as the team enters a new chapter of their campaign.

Team Malizia celebrates 10 years of racing, innovation, Ocean advocacy and strong partnerships - photo from the Southern Ocean leg during The Ocean Race 2022-2023

Team Malizia Celebrates 10 Years of Racing, Innovation and Ocean Advocacy

Boris Herrmann sitting in the sail locker of Team Malizia's next IMOCA which is currently being built in Lorient

Boris Herrmann with an ifm sensor during the new build of Team Malizia's next IMOCA

Connor Banks installing the electronics on Team Malizia’s new IMOCA as electrification work accelerates with six weeks to go

The renowned sensor manufacturer ifm and the international offshore racing Team Malizia, led by skipper Boris Herrmann, announce their technical partnership focussed on advancing data-driven offshore racing technology.

For an IMOCA solo sailor like Boris Herrmann, data guides almost all of the decisions on board.

Team Malizia And ifm Announce Technical Partnership

One and a half months before the launch of their new IMOCA, Team Malizia returned to racing this weekend aboard their GC32 foiling catamaran Malizia 1 at the Tour de Belle-Île. Strong winds, big waves, bruises and smiles: the perfect reminder of why the team loves foiling so much.

Malizia 1 Speeding In Wavy But Fun Conditions at Tour de Belle Ile This Past Weekend

GC32 Team Malizia training session in late April 2ß026

Team Malizia returns to racing this weekend at the Tour de Belle-Île, lining up with their GC32 foiling catamaran Malizia 1. As the team prepares for the launch of their new IMOCA, the event offers a valuable and fun opportunity to race on the water together.

Team Malizia sailors training on the GC32 foiling catamaran this late April off the coast of Lorient, France

Team Malizia To Race On GC32 Foiling Catamaran In Tour De Belle-Île Race

Today, Team Malizia launches the fourth 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 4 – Powered By The Wind pulls the curtain back on where power begins: the sails.

Born to Race - Episode 4 - Powered By The Wind

Born to Race: Episode 4 - Powered By The Wind - Out Now!

Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer

French sailor Julien Villion will finally race together with Boris Herrmann in The Ocean Race Atlantic

Co-skipper Cole Brauer will be part of the Malizia crew and leave from home waters

Gauthier Lebec joins Team Malizia as onboard reporter and completes the crew for The Ocean Race Atlantic

Team Malizia is proud to unveil its crew for The Ocean Race Atlantic, a new transatlantic race for the IMOCA class, starting on 1 September 2026. Skipper Boris Herrmann (GER) will be joined by co-skippers Cole Brauer (USA), Justine Mettraux (SUI), Julien Villion (FRA), and onboard reporter Gauthier Lebec (FRA). The race from New York City to Lorient will mark the team’s first competition aboard its new IMOCA yacht and reflects its long-term vision of building a strong and diverse sailing squad for The Ocean Race next year.

Boris Herrmann’s Team Malizia Announces Full Crew Line-Up for The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026

Team Malizia is proud to launch the third episode of Born to Race, its seven-part docu-series filmed and released monthly during the construction of its next IMOCA. Episode 3 – Foiling Generation dives into the world of foiling, where boats lift above the water to reach unprecedented speeds. From how foils work to the challenges of designing and mastering them, the episode explores the technology reshaping IMOCA racing and watersports alike, and offers an inside look at how Team Malizia is driving performance forward.

Born to Race: Episode 3 - Foiling Generation - Out Now!

Today, Team Malizia is delighted to launch the second 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 2 - Performance in Motion dives into how performance is shaped by how both boat and sailors move.

Born to Race: Episode 2 - Performance in Motion - Out Now!

Today, Team Malizia launches Born to Race, its docu-series filmed and released during the construction of their 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 1 - The Vision, released today, is the first of seven episodes, published on the last Wednesday of each month, leading up to the boat launch and first days at sea this summer.

Born to Race: Episode 1 - The Vision - Out Now!

What does it really take to build a winning IMOCA? Long before launch day, before the first sail is hoisted or the stopwatch starts, a new boat is shaped by countless questions, bold ideas, and fine margins. With its upcoming docu-series Born to Race, Team Malizia invites you behind the scenes of its next IMOCA build.

Born to Race: Inside the Making of Our Next IMOCA

FORT-DE-FRANCE, MARTINIQUE : IMOCA 11th Hour Racing, skippers Francesca Clapcich and Will Harris celebrate after taking second place in their category of the Transat Café l'OR 2025 on November 7, 2025 in Fort-de-France, Martinique

11th Hour Racing arrival in the Transat Café L'OR with Francesca Clapcich and Will Harris who had raced together for Team Malizia on the same boat, formerly Malizia - Seaexplorer, earlier that year

Team Malizia celebrates a remarkable result from two familiar faces: Francesca Clapcich and Will Harris, who raced together as part of our Malizia crew this summer, have taken second place in the IMOCA Class of the Transat Café L’OR. Competing onboard 11th Hour Racing, our former Malizia - Seaexplorer, this was Francesca’s first race as skipper of her own IMOCA campaign, marking a significant milestone in her journey, and Will’s third participation in the event. Carrying forward the spirit of teamwork, determination, and purpose, the duo delivered an outstanding performance and secured one of the best non-French results in recent IMOCA history.

FORT-DE-FRANCE, MARTINIQUE : IMOCA 11th Hour Racing, skippers Francesca Clapcich and Will Harris take second place in their category of the Transat Café l'OR 2025 on November 7, 2025 in Fort-de-France, Martinique

Sensational Second-Place Finish in the Transat Café L’OR for Will Harris and Francesca Clapcich

Francesca Clapcich onboard 11th Hour Racing on the Transat Café l'OR

Will Harris onboard 11th Hour Racing

This Sunday 26 October, Team Malizia’s long-time co-skipper Will Harris set sail on his third Transat Café L’OR (formerly the Transat Jacques Vabre), racing from Le Havre, France, to Martinique. This time, he is racing alongside skipper Francesca Clapcich on a boat he knows by heart: our former Malizia - Seaexplorer, now handed over to Francesca’s team and rebranded as 11th Hour Racing. It’s Francesca’s first participation in the race, and her debut as skipper of her own IMOCA campaign. Together, the pair have kicked off the Transat Café L’OR 2025 with a powerful performance .After a stormy first night in the English Channel, they are holding strong in the leading group of the IMOCA fleet. With fierce winds, fast foiling, and flawless teamwork, Will and Francesca are showing the determination and skills as a perfectly tuned duo.

Francesca Clapcich and Will Harris, ready for the Transat Café l'OR Start

Strong Start for Will & Francesca on the Transat Café L’OR

Ex Malizia - Seaexplorer on her way to Le Havre under her new colours

Malizia Seaexplorer during the short refit in between The Ocean Race Europe and the Transat Café l'OR

Francesca Clapcich and Will Harris, ready for the Transat Café l'OR

Boris Herrmann visiting CDK where his new boat is been built

Boris Herrmann & Antoine Koch, our next boat designer

Malizia Explorer, Team Malizia's Research Vessel.

After a busy summer of racing across Europe, Team Malizia is shifting gears towards new adventures on land and at sea. Malizia - Seaexplorer has now been handed over to Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing, while work continues on the construction of Malizia 4, our next-generation IMOCA, and preparations ramp up for the Malizia Explorer’s first Antarctic mission. Here’s what’s happening now and what’s coming next for Team Malizia.

What’s Happening & What’s Coming Next? 

What’s Happening ? What’s Coming Next? 

The unpredictable seas, the relentless race, the unspoken bonds: this is where it all comes together. From the adrenaline-pumping moments on deck to the quiet, late-night talks that shaped the course of the summer, this final chapter pulls you deep into the world of Team Malizia during it’s most important race of the year, The Ocean Race Europe 2025.

MALIZIANS Season 2 Episode 9

MALIZIANS Season 2: The Final Chapter 

Sad that The Ocean Race Europe is over? Looking into extending the summer into fall? Missing your favorite sailing team already? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Watch the full season 2 of MALIZIANS and re-live the exciting of our race around Europe!

Watch the full season 2 of MALIZIANS - European Waters

And just like that, it’s time for the final stopover of The Ocean Race Europe 2025! MALIZIANS Season 2 Episode 8 takes you to Boka Bay, to discover the behind-the-scenes in the last host cities and during the Final Coastal Race. 

MALIZIANS Season 2 Episode 8

Final Stopover: Boka Bay - MALIZIANS Season 2 Episode 8

The team racing one more time onboard their IMOCA yacht under the Malizia colours in Boka Bay, Montenegro

Boris Herrmann earlier today in Boka Bay

The Final Coastal Race got underway in Boka Bay this Saturday afternoon

Co-skippers Cole Brauer and Francesca Clapcich

The IMOCA fleet racing in Boka Bay

Co-skipper Will Harris and onboard reporter Meredith Rodgers

Team Malizia celebrating their fourth-place finish

After five legs, over 4,500 nautical miles, and six weeks of intense offshore racing, The Ocean Race Europe 2025 concluded today in Boka Bay, Montenegro. Team Malizia delivered a strong performance in the Final Coastal Race, climbing the overall leaderboard to finish fourth. With a perfect start and clean sailing, the crew around skipper Boris Herrmann closed this year’s main IMOCA race and their campaign with their Malizia - Seaexplorer boat on a high, ready to look forward to the next chapter in 2026 with a brand-new IMOCA yacht and exciting races on the horizon.

From left to right: Boris Herrmann, Cole Brauer, Will Harris, Francesca Clapcich, Meredith Rodgers

Team Malizia Ends The Ocean Race Europe 2025 on a High, Climbing To Fourth Place Overall

Malizia - Seaexplorer in Boka Bay, Montenegro, during the Pro-Am speed runs of The Ocean Race Europe 2025

This Saturday 20 September, Team Malizia and their six competitors line up on the start line of the Final Coastal Race. With the last points still in play, this last racing event of The Ocean Race Europe will decide the remaining positions and if Team Malizia grab fourth-place in the overall scoreboard.

How To Follow The Final Coastal Race Of The Ocean Race Europe In Boka Bay

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