12
Sep
Défi Azimut: Boris Herrmann Off To A Flying Start
He is racing in the Atlantic again: Team Malizia’s Boris Herrmann took the start of the Défi Azimut 48h race today in fantastic foiling conditions. Like many of his 18 competitors, the Malizia - Seaexplorer skipper is sailing in “fake solo” mode, with USA sailor Cole Brauer as watch keeper and Antoine Auriol as onboard reporter, in this last race before the Vendée Globe.
by Hélène Katz
Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer just after the start
© Antoine Auriol / Team Malizia
The IMOCA fleet at the start of the 2024 Défi Azimut 48h race
© Jean-Marie Liot / Défi Azimut
Malizia - Seaexplorer skippered by Boris Herrmann was off to a great start
© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia
American sailor Cole Brauer is watch keeper during this "fake solo" race
© Antoine Auriol / Team Malizia
Boris Herrmann in the front pack at the start of the Défi Azimut
© Vincent Curutchet / Défi Azimut
After passing the island of Groix to port, the IMOCA fleet is heading south
© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia