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Team Malizia’s Boris Herrmann Set for First Solo Race Aboard New Malizia 4 in Route du Rhum

The German skipper returns to the legendary Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe for his third participation, taking on a new challenge aboard Team Malizia’s latest IMOCA as preparations continue for The Ocean Race around the world in 2027.

by Hélène Katz

Malizia 4 will make her Route du Rhum debut this Sunday 1 November with her skipper Boris Herrmann — Malizia 4 will make her Route du Rhum debut this Sunday 1 November with her skipper Boris Herrmann
© Marin Le Roux | Team Malizia

1.5 million visitors are expected to come and see the 115 boats over the 13 days of race village — 1.5 million visitors are expected to come and see the 115 boats over the 13 days of race village
© Marie Lefloch | Team Malizia

Every four years, the French port city of Saint-Malo transforms into the center of the offshore sailing world — Every four years, the French port city of Saint-Malo transforms into the center of the offshore sailing world
© Vincent Olivaud | OC SPORT | FACTSTORY

Will Harris and Boris Herrmann training together in Saint-Malo a few days before the German skipper sets sail solo onboard Malizia 4 — Will Harris and Boris Herrmann training together in Saint-Malo a few days before the German skipper sets sail solo onboard Malizia 4
© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia

Twenty-two IMOCA skippers are on the start line of this year's Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe — Twenty-two IMOCA skippers are on the start line of this year's Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe
© Jean-Louis Carli | Route du Rhum 2026 | FACTSTORY

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