Boris Herrmann Fights to Stay Competitive in Vendée Globe Race

The German sailor pushes his limits in the solo round-the-world race, aiming to close the gap with the leading fleet near Cape Town.

Boris Herrmann, currently in 11th place, is striving to catch up to the leaders in the Vendée Globe, a grueling solo sailing race around the world.
Herrmann achieved his highest speed of 34 knots since the race began on November 10 but remains nearly 400 nautical miles behind the frontrunner, Charlie Dalin.
The Hamburg-based sailor is optimistic about his boat, the Malizia-Seaexplorer, which has faced no technical issues and is designed for high-speed performance.
While weather conditions have allowed for record-breaking speeds, Herrmann acknowledges the risk of falling further behind as the leading boats may continue to benefit from favorable winds.
The Vendée Globe, considered the toughest solo sailing race, will conclude in January 2025 in Les Sables-d’Olonne, France, with Herrmann aiming to recover lost ground in the coming stages.