Boris Herrmann Passes Cape of Good Hope in Vendée Globe Journey

The German sailor, currently in 12th place, aims to regain ground in the challenging Southern Ocean after setbacks in earlier stages.

Boris Herrmann has crossed the Cape of Good Hope, marking the first major milestone in his second solo circumnavigation during the Vendée Globe race.
The 43-year-old Hamburg-based sailor is currently in 12th place, approximately 1,270 nautical miles behind race leader Charlie Dalin of France.
Herrmann lost significant distance during a period of calm winds near the equator, which left him unable to keep pace with the leading boats' favorable weather systems.
Despite the setback, Herrmann remains optimistic about making up ground in the Southern Ocean, where his high-performance yacht is expected to excel under harsh conditions.
The Vendée Globe, known as one of the toughest solo sailing races, began on November 10 and will conclude in January in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France.