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Jan
Houston, We Have A Problem - The Power Of Teamwork In The Vendée Globe
The Vendée Globe may be infamous for being a solo race, but sailors actually rely on their team to make it to the finish line. When a skipper faces a technical challenge in the middle of the Ocean, it triggers a coordinated response from the shore crew, whose teamwork becomes crucial in overcoming these obstacles. Take a closer look behind the scenes at how Team Malizia manages these high-stakes situations and works together to support their skipper Boris Herrmann throughout the race.
by Hélène Katz
The Vendée Globe may be infamous for being a solo race, but sailors actually rely on their team to make it to the finish line
© Antoine Auriol / Team Malizia
From left to right: Stuart Mclachlan, Pifou Dargnies, and Will Harris all stayed onboard with Boris until shortly before the start of the Vendée Globe, and are all also his first point of contact if he faces a technical issue at sea during the race
© Ricardo Pinto / Team Malizia
A smiling Boris Herrmann at the top of his mast after a successful arbalète repair in large parts thanks to the coordinated effort of his shore team to find a practical solution
© Boris Herrmann / Team Malizia
Team Malizia is a well-oiled crew that has put a tremendous amount of work in preparing the boat and brings together a collective expertise to support Boris, within the rules of the race, when he is at sea
© Chloé Vancaeyzeele I Team Malizia
Each Malizian contributes their unique expertise to ensure Boris can race with confidence and tell his story, proving that even in a challenge designed for one, success is truly a team effort
© Jean Marie Liot I IMOCA I Team Malizia