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Jun

“I’m Looking Forward To The Vendée Globe” - Boris Herrmann Achieves Back-To-Back Second Place Finishes

It has been a race full of emotions, decisions, and excitement: This Sunday afternoon, the Team Malizia skipper crossed the finish line of the New York Vendée in second place, achieving consecutive second place finishes in this year’s transatlantic solo challenges, and final test before the Vendée Globe at the end of the year.

by Hélène Katz

Wheeling mode into the finish for Malizia - Seaexplorer

Wheeling mode into the finish for Malizia - Seaexplorer

© Vendée Globe

Boris Herrmann at the finish line of the New York Vendée

Boris Herrmann at the finish line of the New York Vendée

© Jean-Louis Carli / Vendée Globe

Boris Herrmann finished the New York Vendée in second place

Boris Herrmann finished the New York Vendée in second place

© Jean-Louis Carli / Vendée Globe

Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer in the iconic channel of Les Sables d'Olonne

Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer in the iconic channel of Les Sables d'Olonne

© Jean-Louis Carli / Vendée Globe

Team Malizia's skipper Boris Herrmann

Team Malizia's skipper Boris Herrmann

© Vendée Globe

Boris Herrmann and Charlie Dalin

Boris Herrmann and Charlie Dalin

© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia

Boris Herrmann with fans on the dock in Les Sables d'Olonne, shortly after the arrival

Boris Herrmann with fans on the dock in Les Sables d'Olonne, shortly after the arrival

© Jean-Louis Carli / Vendée Globe

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