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Jun

Team Malizia Off To A Strong Start In Challenging Course Des Caps Race

Team Malizia set sail today from Boulogne-sur-Mer, kicking off the inaugural Course des Caps race in light winds and challenging conditions with a solid start. Led by skipper Will Harris, the crew aboard Malizia - Seaexplorer now faces a demanding 2,000-nautical-mile course around the British Isles, marked by tactical complexity, unpredictable weather, and fierce competition.

by Hélène Katz

Team Malizia's crew for the Course des Caps

Team Malizia's crew for the Course des Caps

© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia

Malizia - Seaexplorer after dock-off in the channel of Boulogne-sur-Mer

Malizia - Seaexplorer after dock-off in the channel of Boulogne-sur-Mer

© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia

Skipper Will Harris (left) and co-skipper and expert navigator Julien Villion (right)

Skipper Will Harris (left) and co-skipper and expert navigator Julien Villion (right)

© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia

Co-skipper Francesca Clapcich onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer at the start of the Course des Caps

Co-skipper Francesca Clapcich onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer at the start of the Course des Caps

© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia

Skipper Will Harris is leading the Team Malizia crew on home waters

Skipper Will Harris is leading the Team Malizia crew on home waters

© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia

Co-skipper Cole Brauer shortly after dock-off in Boulogne-sur-Mer

Co-skipper Cole Brauer shortly after dock-off in Boulogne-sur-Mer

© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia

Onboard reporter Flore Hartout will bring fans close to the action onboard during the race

Onboard reporter Flore Hartout will bring fans close to the action onboard during the race

© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia

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