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Sep

Défi Azimut: Boris Herrmann Off To A Flying Start

He is racing in the Atlantic again: Team Malizia’s Boris Herrmann took the start of the Défi Azimut 48h race today in fantastic foiling conditions. Like many of his 18 competitors, the Malizia - Seaexplorer skipper is sailing in “fake solo” mode, with USA sailor Cole Brauer as watch keeper and Antoine Auriol as onboard reporter, in this last race before the Vendée Globe.

by Hélène Katz

Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer just after the start

Boris Herrmann onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer just after the start

© Antoine Auriol / Team Malizia

The IMOCA fleet at the start of the 2024 Défi Azimut 48h race

The IMOCA fleet at the start of the 2024 Défi Azimut 48h race

© Jean-Marie Liot / Défi Azimut

Malizia - Seaexplorer skippered by Boris Herrmann was off to a great start

Malizia - Seaexplorer skippered by Boris Herrmann was off to a great start

© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia

American sailor Cole Brauer is watch keeper during this "fake solo" race

American sailor Cole Brauer is watch keeper during this "fake solo" race

© Antoine Auriol / Team Malizia

Boris Herrmann in the front pack at the start of the Défi Azimut

Boris Herrmann in the front pack at the start of the Défi Azimut

© Vincent Curutchet / Défi Azimut

After passing the island of Groix to port, the IMOCA fleet is heading south

After passing the island of Groix to port, the IMOCA fleet is heading south

© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia

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