Day 6 of Alice’s Onboard Diary brings an unexpected turn during Malizia 4’s first transatlantic delivery from Lorient to New York. After a night of strong winds and heavy foiling conditions, the crew carries out a routine inspection of the new IMOCA and discovers an issue with the starboard foil casing. Alice takes us inside the tense moments that follow as Will, Cole, Justine and Julien work together to secure the system, before the mood onboard slowly lifts again. Through her eyes, we discover not only the challenges of sailing a brand-new IMOCA across the Atlantic, but also the teamwork, resilience and human stories that make life onboard so special.

by Alice Callow