Image Bank

Press Kit

Press Releases

Press Reviews

Media

Educational Material My Ocean Challenge

Educational Material

Scientific Mission Statement

Malizia Mangrove Park

Resources

Instagram

Facebook

LinkedIn

Twitter

TikTok

YouTube

Podcast

Follow The Team

Imprint

Privacy Policy

Privacy

Cookies

Contact

Legal

Boris Herrmann

Will Harris

Antoine Auriol

We compete on the highest level in the toughest races, inspire action & create awareness and highlight solutions to the climate crisis.

Home

Famous French sailor Yann Eliès will be sailing aboard Malizia - Seaexplorer during the second leg of the round-the-world race, as Boris Herrmann sustained a foot injury during Leg 1. Briton Will Harris will take over the role of skipper for this part of the race.

Mindelo, São Vicente / Cabo Verde, 22 January 2023 -

severe burn on his foot from boiling water during Leg 1,

 shortly before arriving in Mindelo. After seeking medical treatment in hospital, Boris Herrmann was advised by 

, official doctor and medical advisor to Team Malizia since 2019, to 

not participate in the second leg of The Ocean Rac

 while at sea. The German sailor is continuing to receive medical treatment and is 

“I’m really sad not to sail this leg with my team, especially after the success of Leg 1”, explains 

. “I am more motivated than ever to compete but 

. Luckily, world-famous and our long-time coach 

 will jump in to cover for me in this part of the race. I will now travel directly to South Africa to be with my wife and daughter and recover in order to be ready to take on the challenge of Leg 3 in the Southern Ocean. I will use the time onshore to 

work closely with our performance group, analyse the boat data and prepare the debrief

 for the sailor’s arrival in Cape Town. I’m excited to welcome the team in a strong position in South Africa.”

 sooner than expected in the race. “It was always the plan for Leg 4, which was the leg Boris did not intend to do”, explains the British sailor. I wish it would have been in different circumstances but our 

 and we will make Boris and our team proud. I am looking forward to sailing with Yann again, it was great to do the delivery from Guadeloupe to Alicante with him onboard, 

he brings a lot of experience to the team

“I am super motivated to join the crew on this second leg of The Ocean Race”, explains 

, push the boat, and fight for a great position in the race.” 

TEAM MALIZIA SAILING CREW FOR LEG 2 - CABO VERDE TO CAPE TOWN:

: Hapag-Lloyd, Schütz, the Yacht Club de Monaco, EFG International, Zurich Group Germany, Kuehne+Nagel, and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. These partners band behind Team Malizia to support its 

A Race We Must Win – Climate Action Now!

 mission, each of them working towards projects in their own field to innovate around climate solutions.