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Boris Herrmann

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. In a southeasterly breeze of 15-18 knots, flat seas, sunny weather, and a stunning Table Mountain view, the team fought their way up to the third step of the podium after 

three laps of a rectangular inshore course

 (FRA/GER) as onboard reporter got off to a satisfying start. Team Holcim-PRB quickly hooked into a gust and took the lead whilst the other boats stayed close to each other. Biotherm hit a race mark moments before reaching the start line, getting entangled in the process and unfortunately forcing them to retire from the race later on. 

Meanwhile, Team Holcim PRB stretched their lead, with 11th Hour Racing Team in second position and GUYOT Environnement - Team Europe in third. Between mark 8 and 9, Team Malizia 

. The team stayed in third position until the finish line, wrapping up a tricky race course for offshore race yachts that are not used to inshore battles.

“Our whole shore team did a fantastic job to get the boat in a good state,” commented

. “We were third on the water, we didn’t take any risks so close to the start of Leg 3 but still very much enjoyed today’s racing. It’s a good drill to do these in-port races, it keeps us sharp.”

The crew will now rest in order to be ready for Sunday when they will set sail for a 

 journey around Antarctica to Itajaí, Brazil, facing the difficult conditions of the 

Sunday 26 February 2023 at 1415 hours local time

A Race We Must Win – Climate Action Now!

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

: MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, Hapag-Lloyd, Schütz, the Yacht Club de Monaco, EFG International, Zurich Group Germany, and Kuehne+Nagel. 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.