During Leg 1 of The Ocean Race, Team Malizia’s skipper Boris Herrmann sustained a severe burn on his foot from boiling water and can not participate in the second leg due to a considerable risk of infection while at sea.
“I’m really sad not to sail this leg with my team, especially after the success of Leg 1”, explains Boris Herrmann. “I am more motivated than ever to compete but I don’t want to jeopardize my participation in Leg 3 or risk inhibiting our performance in Leg 2. – Full report