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May 23
Team Malizia’s Boris Herrmann: “We Pushed The Limit and Managed To Take The World Record”
With an average speed of 26.71 knots (50 km/h) over 24 hours in Leg 5 of The Ocean Race, Boris Herrmann’s Team Malizia has gained a new monohull world record sailing 641.13 nautical miles over 24 hours.
by Hélène Katz
Team Malizia celebrate breaking the record together.
© Antoine Auriol / Team Malizia
Boris Herrmann celebrates the record!
© Antoine Auriol / Team Malizia
“Being the fastest monohull in the world in 24 hours is the dream of every sailor, I am so proud of the team and all the work that has been done to get there!”
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Rosalin Kuiper in awe of hitting the record!
© Antoine Auriol / Team Malizia
Boris Herrmann toasts the success with a bottle of Talisker x Parley Wilder Seas Whisky
© Antoine Auriol / Team Malizia