01
Sep
Team Malizia Departs New York Ahead of The Ocean Race Atlantic Start
Team Malizia has departed New York aboard Malizia 4 and is now heading offshore towards the start line of The Ocean Race Atlantic. Following the Sailors' Parade and Dock-Out Show, the crew, skippered by Boris Herrmann, sailed past the Statue of Liberty alongside the five other IMOCA teams under grey skies and light winds, as dedicated spectators lined the waterfront despite the rain to give the fleet a warm send-off. After making its way to the start line located approximately 100 nautical miles offshore, the fleet will officially begin racing on 2 September, setting course across the North Atlantic for Lorient, France.
by Hélène Katz
Team Malizia's crew for The Ocean Race Atlantic, from left to right: Boris Herrmann, Gauthier Lebec, Cole Brauer, Julien Villion and Justine Mettraux
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Skipper Boris Herrmann shortly before docking-off in New York
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Co-skipper Justine Mettraux onboard Malizia 4 and in front of the Manhattan skyline
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Boris Herrmann saying goodbye to his long-time co-skipper Will Harris who is sailing this race onboard their former Malizia - Seaexplorer (now 11th Hour Racing) before returning to Team Malizia for The Ocean Race 2027
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Co-skipper Cole Brauer saying goodbye to fans and teams as she departed from her home state
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Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia 4 in front of Downtown Manhattan
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Today's departure was marked with an iconic backdrop as Malizia 4 headed out for her first ever race
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The Ocean Race Atlantic route
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