Birte Lorenzen-Herrmann, Ocean Educator of Team Malizia's My Ocean Challenge

Frank Melzner - Geomar scientist 

A rainy morning in Kiel was made a little brighter today as local children gathered to explore the wonders of the Ocean, learn what it means to be a sailor and discover how the sea shapes our lives and the world within it! Together with The Ocean Race Europe, Kiel Marketing, GEOMAR and ACO, Team Malizia’s My Ocean Challenge education programme welcomed kids for a day full of discovery: from hands-on activities to inspiring conversations with scientists and sailors!

Kids Event to kick off The Ocean Race Europe in Kiel!

Kids Event to kick of The Ocean Race Europe in Kiel!

Jolt6 in the Admiral's Cup 2025

The Jolt6 Monegasque team with Malizia sailors Cole Brauer, Will Harris, Oakley Marsch and team co-founder Pierre Casiraghi at the helm

The fleet of the Rolex Fastnet Race 2025

Jolt6 and the Fastnet Rock

Yacht Club de Monaco has won the Admiral’s Cup 2025 after a nail-biting finale. Led by YCM vice-president and Team Malizia co-founder Pierre Casiraghi at the helm of Jolt 6 and Peter Harrison on Jolt 3, the two Monegasque teams fought a collective strategic battle right down to the wire of the Rolex Fastnet Race. 

The Jolt6 crew celebrating their Admiral's Cup win

Admiral’s Cup 2025: historic victory for Yacht Club de Monaco

We’re back! Follow Team Malizia across European waters as we launch Season 2 of our YouTube series “Malizians – European Waters.” Dive behind the scenes of the Ocean Race Europe 2025 and experience what it takes to race at the highest level while staying true to our mission: A Race We Must Win – Climate Action Now.

Welcome to Season 2 of Malizians – European Waters!

Jolt6 skippered by Pierre Casiraghi

Two days after the canon fired at Cowes for the start, the Rolex Fastnet Race is in full swing. The pace is intense, fatigue is creeping in, but the fleet and particularly Team Jolt from the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) remains focused.

The YCM in the thick of it

Rolex Fastnet Race 2025: YCM in the thick of it

Fastnet Race 2025: YCM in the thick of it

Jolt3 in the Admiral's Cup 2025

Pierre Casiraghi, Team Malizia co-founder and Vice-President of the Yacht Club de Monaco, at the helm of Jolt3 in the Admiral's Cup 2025

Will Harris onboard Jolt3 in the Admiral's Cup 2025

The Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) is writing a new chapter in its sporting history as it competes for the first time in the Admiral’s Cup, one of the world’s most prestigious sailing competitions. Team Malizia plays a key role in this challenge, with the Monegasque crew including Pierre Casiraghi, our team founder and Vice-president of the Club, Will Harris, Cole Brauer, and our rigger and sailor Oakley Marsh.

Admiral’s Cup 2025: Team Jolt from the YCM got off to a very good start

Admiral’s Cup 2025: Team Jolt from the Yacht Club de Monaco got off to a very good start

Do we even need to introduce him? Boris Herrmann, Team Malizia’s skipper and Germany’s most recognised offshore sailor, is back in action for with The Ocean Race Europe starting in his home country on 10 August 2025. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on the race ahead, the team's ambitions, and what makes this event special.

Get To Know (again): Boris Herrmann 🇩🇪

Get To Know (again): Boris Herrmann

Born and raised in Britanny, he is an experienced offshore sailor, known for his expertise in navigation and weather strategy. He has taken part in major ocean races such as the Transat en Double, Route du Rhum, and Transat Jacques Vabre.  He joined Team Malizia as co-skipper and navigator for the Course des Caps 2025 and soon enough, The Ocean Race 2027. For now and during The Ocean Race Europe, Julien will be busy training racing onboard the ‘Actual’ Ultim ahead of the Transat Café de l’Or 2025 in the autumn, as well as ongoing work with the Gitana Ultim Team. 

Get To Know: Julien Villion 🇫🇷

Team Malizia onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer shortly after they crossed the finish line, securing fourth place

Flore has even managed to capture a few photos of Cole setting up the battens repair from the navigational seat while recovering from her injury

After an intense Course des Caps around the British Isles, the Team Malizia crew finally had a couple of days to catch their breath. With a solid fourth place finish, a few much-needed nights of sleep, warm meals on steady ground and, for some, huge jugs of ice cream (we’re not naming names, they were well-deserved), it's time to look back at the race. Good news is that onboard reporter Flore thankfully didn’t break any bones during her fall and is now recovering well. Hear from skipper Will Harris and co-skipper Cole Brauer about how they are feeling and their debrief of the race.

Sailor’s Debrief: A Look Back At The Course Des Caps

My Ocean Challenge kids event in The Hague during The Ocean Race 2022-2023- The Hague, Netherlands

Team Malizia organises My Ocean Challenge events throughout the year, since they are hybrid and we offer several languages, there’s certainly one that you can attend from anywhere in the world!

Upcoming My Ocean Challenge Kids Events

Upcoming Kids Events

Will Harris navigating through the shifty winds along the coast of Ireland on Day 3 of the Course des Caps

Co-skipper Francesca Clapcich and Cole Brauer on Day 3, shortly after rounding the Fastnet Rock

Skipper Will Harris and co-skipper and expert navigator Julien Villion onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer

Malizia - Seaexplorer back in Boulogne-sur-Mer

Team Malizia's sailors celebrating their fourth-place finish in the Course des Caps

After six days of intense racing around the British Isles, Team Malizia crossed the finish line in Boulogne-sur-Mer to secure an impressive fourth place in the Course des Caps 2025. Battling unpredictable winds, strong currents, fierce competition, and back-to-back challenges onboard, the Malizia - Seaexplorer crew skippered by Will Harris showcased resilience, skill, and teamwork, setting the stage for an exciting crewed season ahead.

Team Malizia's crew after securing fourth place in the Course des Caps 2025

Team Malizia Secures Fourth Place After Thrilling High-Speed Finale in Course des Caps Race

Our onboard reporter Flore has been a trooper and is hanging in there

Flore Hartout capturing the waves breaking on top of the roof while co-skipper Cole Brauer sits in the cockpit chair

Skipper Will Harris and co-skipper Francesca Clapcich during their watch while sailing down the North Sea

Our onboard reporter Flore Hartout was injured yesterday morning during a sudden nosedive while filming, hurting her ribs and knee. She is stable and being cared for by the crew, who slowed down to help before resuming pace. Shortly after, they discovered three broken mainsail battens but managed a tricky repair without losing too much ground. A tough day handled with impressive teamwork.

Malizia - Seaexplorer

Rough Times Onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer In The Course des Caps

Today’s newsletter shares exciting news about a new boat that is now part of Team Malizia, explores the wonders of kelp forests in underwater worlds and highlights the importance of the Ocean in your everyday life.

My Ocean Challenge Newsletter 13 - Sailing for Science and Kelp!

Skipper Will Harris onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer at night

Malizia - Seaexplorer at sunrise after rounding the Fastner Rock

Cole Brauer onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer

Julien Villion onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer

More than 48 hours into La Course des Caps, the IMOCA fleet remains tightly packed as they begin their demanding loop around the British Isles. Team Malizia – Seaexplorer, led by Will Harris, has been battling shifting winds, light conditions and constant tactical calls in one of the most intense offshore races of the season. This morning, as the boats rounded the legendary Fastnet Rock, Race Management announced a new course route, setting the stage for faster racing towards the Orkney Islands.

SHIFTY WINDS ALONG THE IRISH COAST - DAY 3 - LA COURSE DES CAPS

Catch up on Day 2 of La Course des Caps as Malizia – Seaexplorer battles light winds, tactical transitions, and heads towards the iconic Fastnet Rock. The fleet remains tight, the pace is picking up, and the race is wide open!

THE ISLES OF SCILLY - DAY 2 - LA COURSE DES CAPS

THE ISLES OF SCILLY - DAY 1 - LA COURSE DES CAPS

Sunset onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer crossing Macif

Sail repairs onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer

The adventure has officially begun aboard Malizia - Seaexplorer as the team heads into their first evening offshore during La Course des Caps. Calm seas, light winds, tight battles with rival boats, and even a mid-race sail repair, our OBR Flore takes you behind the scenes of life onboard. Dive into the race action and discover what it’s really like out there.

A Tricky Start - Day 1 - La Course des Caps

Team Malizia's crew for the Course des Caps

Malizia - Seaexplorer after dock-off in the channel of Boulogne-sur-Mer

Skipper Will Harris (left) and co-skipper and expert navigator Julien Villion (right)

Co-skipper Francesca Clapcich onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer at the start of the Course des Caps

Skipper Will Harris is leading the Team Malizia crew on home waters

Co-skipper Cole Brauer shortly after dock-off in Boulogne-sur-Mer

Onboard reporter Flore Hartout will bring fans close to the action onboard during the race

Team Malizia set sail today from Boulogne-sur-Mer, kicking off the inaugural Course des Caps race in light winds and challenging conditions with a solid start. Led by skipper Will Harris, the crew aboard Malizia - Seaexplorer now faces a demanding 2,000-nautical-mile course around the British Isles, marked by tactical complexity, unpredictable weather, and fierce competition.

Onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer at the start of the Course des Caps race

Team Malizia Off To A Strong Start In Challenging Course Des Caps Race

Team Malizia Off To A Strong Start In Challenging Course Des Caps Race Around The British Isles

French sailor Loïs Berrehar joins Team Malizia for the next crewed Ocean Race Europe onboard Malizia – Seaexplorer. Discover his sailing journey, connection to Boris Herrmann, and passion for ocean protection as he takes on this new offshore adventure.

Get To Know: Loïs Berrehar 🇫🇷

Get To Know: Loïs Berrehar

Nice, France, welcomed the United Nations Ocean Conference from 9 to 13 June 2025

Boris Herrmann speaking at the One Ocean Science Congress press conference

Boris Herrmann signing the One Ocean Science Congress manifesto

Dr Lea Olivier presented a scientific poster at La Baleine, Nice, showcasing her research with the CO2 data collected by Team Malizia during The Ocean Race 2022-2023

Malizia Explorer christening

Malizia Explorer in front of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

Carsten Schneider, the German Minister for the Environment and Boris onboard Malizia Explorer during the Ocean Wonders Parade

Team photo on stage after the Malizia Explorer presentation by Boris and Lea at La Baleine, Nice

The Presence at Sea speakers from left to right: Emmanuelle Périé-Bardout, Boris Herrmann, Farah Obaidullah, Antje Boetius, and Ingo Narberhaus

Malizia Explorer

Presence at Sea event hosted by Team Malizia at La Baleine during UNOC

Pilot whales in the Mediterranean

Selfie time with "Her Deepness", Dr Sylvia Earle and Team Malizia

This early June, Team Malizia dropped anchor in the south of France not for a race, but for something even more critical: the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). Throughout the week, our team engaged in key moments from taking part in a science congress and christening our new sailing research vessel, to speaking at high-level events and connecting with scientists and advocates. Every encounter, every conversation, reaffirmed why we do what we do and why urgent, collective action is more important than ever.

UNOC, Nice, France

Team Malizia in Nice: Sailing Science and Action into the Heart of the United Nations Ocean Conference

The Course des Caps promises to be an intense race around the British Isles

Skipper Will Harris (left) and co-skippers Francesca Clapcich (center) and Julien Villion (right) are part of the Team Malizia crew for the Course des Caps 2025

Will Harris will skipper the Malizia crew during the Course des Caps 2025

The Course des Caps 2025 route

Co-skipper Cole Brauer (left) and skipper Will Harris onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer

On Sunday 29 June, Team Malizia set sail for the season’s first race aboard Malizia - Seaexplorer. The Course des Caps is a brand-new IMOCA event, a 2,000-mile crewed challenge circumnavigating the British Isles, starting and finishing in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. Will Harris skippers the Malizia crew in his home waters, facing off against 10 rival teams. With the boat refitted and a challenging race course, this event promises to be an ideal kickoff to Team Malizia’s crewed racing season.

Will Harris onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer

The Course des Caps: What to Know and How to Watch The Start

Racing on Home Waters: British Skipper Will Harris Leads Team Malizia Crew Into The Course des Caps

2100 children from across Germany joined in person and virtually

Ocean educator Birte Lorenzen-Herrmann

Executive director at UNICEF, Christian Schneider

Children taking part in the collaborative artwork in front of the Deichtorhallen

Artwork from above

More than 2100 children across Germany joined a live, interactive climate education event today, hosted by Team Malizia’s My Ocean Challenge, UNICEF Germany and the Deichtorhallen Hamburg. The hybrid event combined science, sailing, and art to explore the vital connection between climate change, Ocean health and children’s rights, and to inspire hope for a better, more sustainable future. Key speakers included offshore sailor Boris Herrmann, Ocean educator Birte Lorenzen-Herrmann, youth activist Sophia Ivanova and UNICEF Germany's executive director Christian Schneider as well as support from artist Lola Bott. 

Team Malizia, UNICEF, and Deichtorhallen Inspire Hope with Children at the Helm

From London’s Reservoirs to Racing the World’s Oceans, meet Will Harris, 31-year-old British sailor and one of Team Malizia’s key skippers. Raised near London, Will didn’t grow up by the sea but discovered his passion for sailing early on, learning on small dinghies at local reservoirs. His parents introduced him to the sport, and he quickly caught the racing bug through the British Sailing Team, competing across Europe and beyond.

Get To Know (more): Will Harris 🇬🇧

Get To Know (more): Will Harris

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