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Boris Herrmann

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Skipper Boris Herrmann

Skipper Boris Herrmann © Ricardo Pinto / Team Malizia

 - After a challenging inshore course in almost no wind, the fleet of five IMOCA race yachts departed this Thursday afternoon from 

Will Harris, Rosalin Kuiper, Axelle Pillain

 are now racing in the shortest but also of the most complex and coastal legs which sees them sail to 

Team Malizia got off to a tricky start in 

. Moments before reaching the start line, Team Holcim-PRB dove below Team Malizia, with Boris Herrmann’s team not being able to bear away enough and being pushed by the Swiss team 

. Team Malizia therefore had to turn around and 

, whilst 11th Hour Racing Team took the lead, followed by Biotherm in second position, Team Holcim-PRB in third, and GUYOT environnement - Team Europe in fourth position. 

Soon, Team Malizia managed to catch up and overtake the European team. The fleet progressed very slowly but steadily in 

 that made it seem like the boats were stopped at times. As the conditions dropped to 

, the race committee decided to shorten the inshore section of the 

 to a one-lap course. As the wind picked up, GUYOT managed to pass Team Malizia. 11th Hour Racing Team was first to clear the leaving gate, followed by Biotherm, Team Holcim-PRB in third position, with GUYOT fourth and Team Malizia close behind in fifth. The fleet is now on their way south to 

“Coming to Kiel is very special”, said 

. “I used to live in Kiel, I finished my studies there, I sailed and trained a lot there, so I have a great connection to the city. I also experienced The Ocean Race myself there in 2002 with the 

. I was on the water and remember that day as if it was yesterday. Racing into the 

 with my team and boat, after having sailed around the world, and seeing the many fans expected there is something I am really looking forward to.” Interestingly, the same Illbruck boat came to Aarhus for the start today and sailed metres away from Malizia after the start! 

Over 100,000 people and more than 1,000 spectators boats

 are expected in Kiel tomorrow, and Boris Herrmann’s team is impatiently waiting to pass the turning mark near the Kiellinie and offer them up close sailing action. The IMOCA fleet is expected to reach the Kiel lighthouse at 15:00 local time (13:00 UTC) to enter the Kieler Innenförde and to 

pass the turning mark near the Kielline at around 16:00 local time

Whilst fans can meet the Malizia shore team on land, they will also be able to follow the spectacle on the water live on the big screens in the Ocean Live Park, as well as remotely on 

 (both TV and online). Guidelines have been published to ensure the secure passage of the IMOCA boats and a safe and enjoyable day for all on the water.

 and her competitors will head north again to pass Aarhus and sail back into the North Sea at the Skagen headland. German skipper 

 won’t be the only Team Malizia member sailing home on this leg: Co-skipper 

 will soon enter home waters, racing into the Netherlands to finish off Leg 6, likely on Sunday 11 June. “We are going to push hard in this short but intense leg”, commented the Dutch sailor. “I want to arrive in first position in The Hague!”

A Race We Must Win – Climate Action Now!

mission is only possible due to the strong and long-lasting commitment from its 

: Schütz, the Yacht Club de Monaco, EFG International, Zurich Group Germany, Kuehne+Nagel, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, and Hapag-Lloyd. These partners band behind Team Malizia to support its campaign, each of them working towards projects in their own field to innovate around climate solutions.

Co-skippers Will Harris and Rosalin Kuiper on the deck of Malizia - Seaexplorer

Co-skippers Will Harris and Rosalin Kuiper on the deck of 

Malizia - Seaexplorer racing in Aarhus

Team Malizia's crew in action at the start of Leg 6 of The Ocean Race in Aarhus, Denmark

The fleet of 5 IMOCA race yachts is complete again, with the return of Guyot environnement - Team Europe

The fleet of 5 IMOCA race yachts is complete again, with the return of Guyot environnement - Team Europe © Ricardo Pinto / Team Malizia

After one lap of an inshore course in almost no wind, the IMOCA fleet set sail for the 800 nautical mile long Leg 6 of The Ocean Race. Boris Herrmann and his crew are now racing in the shortest but also of the most complex legs which sees them sail to Kiel for a fly-by before heading to The Hague, Netherlands.