Boris Herrmann Returns to Northern Hemisphere, Marks New Milestone in the Challenging Vendée Globe Race

With the moon lighting his path, Boris Herrmann toasted to Neptune, marking his victory over the equatorial line and the tumultuous waters of the Southern Hemisphere. Herrmann has triumphed over some of the most challenging conditions in the Vendée Globe, the non-stop, unassisted, solo round-the-world race which has taken him on a remarkable nautical journey. Through the Cape of Good Hope, past the haunting Cape Leeuwin and the formidable Cape Horn, and beyond the solitude of Point Nemo, he has navigated vast oceans and lengthy solitude. After 64 thrilling days at sea, Herrmann stands tall at the 9th place, with 3,200 nautical miles beckoning him to the finish line at Les Sables d’Olonne. The journey has not been without its challenges - from lightning strikes that damaged crucial systems onboard, a broken J2 hook that left him without his most essential headsail, to an Arbalète issue. And yet, undeterred by setbacks and a fear of heights, he managed two mast climbs, swiftly mended his rigging issues, and resurrected vital systems. His spirit, as strong as the boat that they call Malizia - Seaexplorer, is far from broken; in fact, it’s powered with an unflinching focus on the horizon ahead. The race may have seen a winner in Charlie Dalin, who impressively shattered the race record by over nine days, but Herrmann’s journey isn’t over. With his eyes firmly set on a top-five finish, this captain is steering his way into the final push. The Vendée Globe might be a race for some. Still, for Boris Herrmann, it’s a testament to the mariner’s spirit - a dance with the sea, a journey of perseverance and a celebration of adventure that resonates with the empowering crash of the northern waves.