In this episode of the Malizia Vendée Show, host Holly Cova is joined by Will Harris, Cole Brauer, and Pierre Casiraghi, co-founder of Team Malizia and Vice President of the Yacht Club de Monaco - First streamed live on 02/12/2024

The team explores life onboard during the race, touching on Boris’ rigorous solo routine, including his approach to sleep, weather strategy, and managing food in extreme conditions. Will gives a detailed breakdown of the upcoming storm system in the Southern Ocean, while Cole shares her own experience of navigating through similar challenges, underscoring the resilience required to compete at this level. Pierre gives an insight into his close partnership with Boris, reflecting on years of working and racing together, and the shared experiences that have shaped their approach to Ocean racing.

Pierre Casiraghi is the co-founder of Team Malizia, alongside skipper Boris Herrmann, and serves as the Vice President of the Yacht Club de Monaco. In 2019, Pierre co-skippered Malizia II for a transatlantic voyage, transporting climate activist Greta Thunberg to the UN Climate Action Summit in New York, promoting sustainable Ocean travel. He plays a key role in supporting the team’s competitive ambitions and environmental education initiative, My Ocean Challenge.

Music by Rex Banner from Artist.io
Recorded by Holly Cova, Will Harris, Cole Brauer & Pierre Casiraghi
Produced by Holly Cova & Dani Devine
Edited by Dani Devine

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