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Apr
Boris Herrmann’s Team Malizia Announces Full Crew Line-Up for The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026
Team Malizia is proud to unveil its crew for The Ocean Race Atlantic, a new transatlantic race for the IMOCA class, starting on 1 September 2026. Skipper Boris Herrmann (GER) will be joined by co-skippers Cole Brauer (USA), Justine Mettraux (SUI), Julien Villion (FRA), and onboard reporter Gauthier Lebec (FRA). The race from New York City to Lorient will mark the team’s first competition aboard its new IMOCA yacht and reflects its long-term vision of building a strong and diverse sailing squad for The Ocean Race next year.
by Hélène Katz
Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer
© Dani Devine / Team Malizia
French sailor Julien Villion will finally race together with Boris Herrmann in The Ocean Race Atlantic
© Marin Le Roux / polaRYSE / Team Malizia
Co-skipper Cole Brauer will be part of the Malizia crew and leave from home waters
© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia
Gauthier Lebec joins Team Malizia as onboard reporter and completes the crew for The Ocean Race Atlantic
© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia