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03
May
Boris Herrmann Gains Ground And Claims Top 3 Ranking in Transat CIC
After overcoming technical challenges, Team Malizia’s skipper is back to full-speed racing in The Transat CIC solo challenge from Lorient to New York. Boris Herrmann has made significant mileage gains in the past two days, and has now grabbed third place in the ranking. With just under 1,300 nautical miles remaining, the Malizia - Seaexplorer skipper is focussing on sailing the best race possible, and keeping an eye on nearby competitors and the two boats not too far ahead of him.
by Hélène Katz
![A rainbow and Sam Davies' Initiative Coeur on the horizon on Day 5 of The Transat CIC](https://a.storyblok.com/f/186952/1600x1200/0cea5c07cb/whatsapp-image-2024-05-03-at-10-08-20.jpeg)
A rainbow and Sam Davies' Initiative Coeur on the horizon on Day 5 of The Transat CIC
© Boris Herrmann / Team Malizia
![Boris Herrmann in his bunk today onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer of the Transat CIC](https://a.storyblok.com/f/186952/1200x1600/1562b4df36/whatsapp-image-2024-05-03-at-15-42-29.jpg)
Boris Herrmann in his bunk today onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer of the Transat CIC
© Boris Herrmann / Team Malizia
![Clean work repairing the main sail at sea which can be a tricky task!](https://a.storyblok.com/f/186952/1600x1200/c9e807f85d/whatsapp-image-2024-05-01-at-16-36-18.jpeg)
Clean work repairing the main sail at sea which can be a tricky task!
© Boris Herrmann / Team Malizia
![Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer during The Transat CIC, a 3,500 nautical miles solo race across the North Atlantic](https://a.storyblok.com/f/186952/1200x1600/806b978ea6/whatsapp-image-2024-05-01-at-16-32-39.jpg)
Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer during The Transat CIC, a 3,500 nautical miles solo race across the North Atlantic
© Boris Herrmann / Team Malizia