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As they had done so many times over the six weeks of racing, Biotherm rose above the chaos to secure the win, confirming themselves as the benchmark of this year’s European tour. Paprec Arkéa crossed second to lock up runner-up overall, while Team Holcim-PRB, led by Rosalin Kuiper, completed both the day’s podium and the season’s top three.
Behind them, the fight raged on. Team Malizia edged out Allagrande Mapei Racing for fourth overall, thanks in part to a standout coastal performance from Canada Ocean Racing – Be Water Positive, who stunned many with a gritty fifth-place finish in Boka Bay.
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Biotherm unstoppable in The Ocean Race Europe 2025
08-10-2025
The race had launched from Kiel in front of packed docks and grandstands, the IMOCA fleet blasting away in strong breeze with the bows barely touching the water. The first mark wasn’t far, but neither was trouble. A few sharp tacks, a burst of speed, and then – bang. Fibreglass, foam, and hopes dashed.
All crew are safe, but the mood was heavy back at the dock. “I don’t have any answer.
12-08-2025