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

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The international sailing team skippered by Boris Herrmann crossed the finish line of the Alicante In-Port race first, kicking off The Ocean Race on a high note. 

 - After a hard month of refit, replacing damaged foils and getting the boat ready for 

 in the first inshore event of the race. 

The team got off to a very slow start, in third place over the starting line and then dropping back into fourth place during the first few legs. As the fleet started to go upwind, 

 higher angle allowed the crew to catch and 

eventually overtake the other competitors

The crew managed to keep the lead by sailing cleanly, making the best use out of the 

« On n’est jamais à l’abri d’une bonne surprise ! » [there can always be a good surprise], said 

 as he stepped off the boat this Sunday evening. “I’m super happy that we got wind to sail, I wasn’t sure if they would postpone the race but we got a good breeze. The 

, the crew was really calm, working nicely together, 

of The Ocean Race is next Sunday, on 15 January 2023, and will see the 5 IMOCA boats race to 

. Team Malizia will be sharing the adventure of the race across all their channels, and spreading their 

A Race We Must Win – Climate Action Now

! message as they sail around the world, raising awareness amongst children about ocean protection and climate change through its 

. They will run their onboard mini laboratory, embarking on the race with the aim of collecting their second set of rare 

This mission is only possible due to the strong and long-lasting commitment from Team Malizia’s 

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

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