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The IMOCA fleet competing in the Aarhus In-Port Race on Sunday 4 June 2023

The IMOCA fleet competing in the Aarhus In-Port Race on Sunday 4 June 2023 © Sailing Energy / The Ocean Race

 - “We had fun fighting out there on the water even though the result wasn’t what we wanted”, said 

, Denmark. “Today was great practice for the upcoming leg. In-Port Races are an important part of The Ocean Race and they are also really fun, especially with such a crowd like today that gives us so much energy and cheers us on!” The swelling crowd came together this sunny Sunday afternoon to cheer for Team Malizia on the dock and on the water during this European In-Port Race. 

Racing in a sea breeze of up to 10 knots, Team Malizia’s crew composed of 

 got off to a slow start, crossing the start line last, whilst Biotherm timed their approach perfectly and hit the line first.

“We took a bit of a risk at the start”, explained 

 after the race. “We wanted to brilliantly slide downwind at the end of the start line but that didn't quite work out, the others closed and we had to get back in line behind them. Half a boat length further ahead and it could have looked good!”

Biotherm was first around mark 1, followed by Team Holcim-PRB in second, 11th Hour Racing Team in third and Team Malizia in fourth position. Over the

, Biotherm managed to extend their lead and although they pushed hard, none of the boats managed to overtake each other. Team Malizia finally crossed the finish line in 

Although the points of the In-Port Racing Series do not count in the overall race scoreboard, they are still important, especially with such close points at the top of the overall scoreboard, as they work as a 

. Even if today’s result isn’t what Team Malizia had aimed for, they are still 

, only two points behind leader 11th Hour Racing Team, and all is still to play for. 

“There is still a chance to win this In-Port series”, commented new crew member 

. “We have the capability to beat the leader and are ready for it! Today was also a great warm-up for me to find my place in the crew, practice all the maneuvers together. It was great practice for the upcoming leg that will see a lot of coastal sailing.”

Today’s In-Port Race has also marked the 

 as they resume the VO65 Sprint. After racing from Alicante to Cabo Verde in January, the fleet returns to The Ocean Race for the European events of the race.

Team Malizia’s crew will now rest in order to be ready for next Thursday when they will set sail for the shortest leg of The Ocean Race at 800-nautical miles. Leg 6 will see the fleet leave Aarhus, Denmark on 8 June, sail in coastal waters to the Kieler Innenförde for the German Fly-By of the race (9 June), to The Hague, Netherlands. The 

Thursday 8 June 2023 at 18:05 hours local time

 (16:05 UTC). The fleet is expected to round the mark in the Kieler Innenförde between 15:30 and 16:30 local time on Friday 9 June and to arrive in The Hague on Sunday 11 June.

A Race We Must Win – Climate Action Now!

 mission is only possible due to the strong and long-lasting commitment from its 

: Kuehne+Nagel, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, Hapag-Lloyd, Schütz, the Yacht Club de Monaco, EFG International, and Zurich Group Germany. These partners band behind Team Malizia to support its campaign, each of them working towards projects in their own field to i

Team Malizia fought hard onboard in today's In-Port Race

Malizia- Seaexplorer racing against 11th Hour Racing Team in Aarhus, Denmark

In-Port Series scoreboard after the Aarhus In-Port Race:

Team Malizia’s sailing crew for the Aarhus In-Port Race and Leg 6

Team Malizia's crew from left to right cheering with the crowd in Aarhus: Boris Herrmann, Antoine Auriol, Will Harris, Axelle Pillain, and Rosalin Kuiper

Team Malizia's crew from left to right cheering with the crowd in Aarhus: Boris Herrmann, Antoine Auriol, Will Harris, Axelle Pillain, and Rosalin Kuiper © Ricardo Pinto / Team Malizia

Team Malizia took fourth place in today’s In-Port Race of The Ocean Race. Skippered by Boris Herrmann and crewed by Will Harris, Rosalin Kuiper, and Axelle Pillain, with Antoine Auriol as onboard reporter, Team Malizia is still second in the In-Port Race Series.