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Sep

Mediterranean Showdown: Team Malizia Sets Sail on Final Leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025

Boris Herrmann and his crew have embarked on the fifth and final leg of The Ocean Race Europe, departing Genova, Italy, this Sunday afternoon. Racing against six other boats to Boka Bay, Montenegro, the team faces approximately 1,600 nautical miles of tricky Mediterranean conditions. With a chance to climb up in the overall scoreboard, Team Malizia is aiming to finish strong and secure as many points as possible in the closing leg of their first Ocean Race Europe participation.

by Hélène Katz

Co-skipper Francesca Clapcich leaving her home country on Leg 5 of The Ocean Race Europe as she departed Genova

Co-skipper Francesca Clapcich leaving her home country on Leg 5 of The Ocean Race Europe as she departed Genova

© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia

Team Malizia leaving the dock in Genova

Team Malizia leaving the dock in Genova

© Jean-Louis Carli / The Ocean Race Europe 2025

Malizia - Seaexplorer and the rest of the fleet on the start line in Genova

Malizia - Seaexplorer and the rest of the fleet on the start line in Genova

© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia

Navigator Will Harris onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer at the start of the final leg of The Ocean Race Europe

Navigator Will Harris onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer at the start of the final leg of The Ocean Race Europe

© Llyod Images | The Ocean Race Europe 2025

Co-skipper Cole Brauer onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer moments before the Leg 5 start

Co-skipper Cole Brauer onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer moments before the Leg 5 start

© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia

The fleet taking the start in sunny and extremely light wind conditions in Genova

The fleet taking the start in sunny and extremely light wind conditions in Genova

© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia

Skipper Boris Herrmann

Skipper Boris Herrmann

© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia

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