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“The Vendée Globe Remains The Ultimate Challenge”, says Boris Herrmann

Team Malizia’s skipper Boris Herrmann is setting sail this Sunday in the Vendée Globe, the legendary solo, non-stop, unassisted round-the-word race. Once again, the German is eager to face the demanding challenges of the Southern Ocean. With a blend of experience, nautical miles sailed, and a boat designed specifically for this race, Boris Herrmann is considered a strong podium contender in this edition of the Vendée Globe.

by Hélène Katz

Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer in the evening in Les Sables d'Olonne, getting ready for the race

Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer in the evening in Les Sables d'Olonne, getting ready for the race

© Ricardo Pinto / Team Malizia

Only two more sunsets to go in Les Sables d'Olonne

Only two more sunsets to go in Les Sables d'Olonne

© Ricardo Pinto / Team Malizia

Boris Herrmann doing interviews in Les Sables d'Olonne

Boris Herrmann doing interviews in Les Sables d'Olonne

© Ricardo Pinto / Team Malizia

Boris Herrmann testing the slightly improved climbing gear

Boris Herrmann testing the slightly improved climbing gear

© Ricardo Pinto / Team Malizia

Malizia - Seaexplorer was designed for the waves, particularly of the Southern Ocean

Malizia - Seaexplorer was designed for the waves, particularly of the Southern Ocean

© Jean Marie Liot I IMOCA I Team Malizia

Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann and Will Harris

Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann and Will Harris

© Ricardo Pinto / Team Malizia

Port Olonna in Les Sables d'Olonne and view of the famous channel

Port Olonna in Les Sables d'Olonne and view of the famous channel

© Vendée Globe / Jean-Marie Liot

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