10
Sep
Team Malizia Finishes Fourth in Nail-Biting The Ocean Race Atlantic Sprint
Team Malizia finished fourth in the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic, marking the first race for the brand-new Malizia 4. Over eight days and 3,000 nautical miles of intense racing, the crew led by skipper Boris Herrmann overcame major foil damage, inevitable teething issues and some of the harshest conditions IMOCA boats have faced on recent transatlantic races. Fighting back to remain in contention until a nail-biting finish, Team Malizia crossed the line fourth, with four of the six boats arriving within less than 30 minutes of each other.
by Hélène Katz
Team Malizia's crew celebrating their arrival in Lorient, from left to right: Gauthier Lebec, Justine Mettraux, Cole Brauer, Boris Herrmann and Julien Villion
© Marie Lefloch | Team Malizia
Malizia 4 flying across the North Atlantic in her very first race
© Gauthier Lebec | Team Malizia
Co-skipper Justine Mettraux on the deck of Malizia 4 on Day 3 of The Ocean Race Atlantic
© Gauthier Lebec | Team Malizia
Boris Herrmann during The Ocean Race Atlantic
© Gauthier Lebec | Team Malizia
After 8 days of racing, Malizia 4 arrived only 5 minutes after DMG Mori Global One and less than 30 minutes behind race winner United By The Ocean
© Marie Lefloch | Team Malizia
Team Malizia's new IMOCA a few moments before crossing the finish line in Lorient
© Gauthier Lebec | Team Malizia
Malizia 4 racing in The Ocean Race Atlantic
© Gauthier Lebec | Team Malizia