14
Aug
Team Malizia Takes Second Place in Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025
This Thursday, Team Malizia claimed a podium finish in the opening leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025, completing a tight battle from Kiel, Germany, to Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Skippered by Boris Herrmann, the crew onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer fought relentlessly to the very end, grabbing second place in the final moments of the leg, earning six points, and kicking off their European campaign with a strong start.
by Hélène Katz
Malizia - Seaexplorer earlier today as she arrived in Portsmouth
© Jean-Louis Carli / The Ocean Race
The Team Malizia crew celebrating their second-place finish in Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025
© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia
Co-skippers Cole Brauer, Justine Mettraux, and Will Harris fighting until the very end of Leg 1
© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia
Malizia - Seaexplorer finished Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 in second place
© Jean-Louis Carli / The Ocean Race
Francesca Clapcich, who will be onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer in the upcoming Leg 2, congratulating Justine Mettraux
© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia
The Malizia crew from left to right: Flore Hartout (OBR), Justine Mettraux, Will Harris, Boris Herrmann and Cole Brauer
© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia
Team Malizia celebrating in Portsmouth
© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia