# Boris Herrmann Route du Rhum solo race

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/boris-herrmann-route-du-rhum-solo-race
> Updated: 2026-11-01T14:50:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

German sailor Boris Herrmann has commenced his participation in the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum, a solo transatlantic regatta. Sailing the Malizia 4, a yacht featuring a new design by Antoine Koch intended to improve speed in various wind conditions, Herrmann is the only German competitor in the Imoca class.

Following the start in Saint-Malo, Herrmann utilized a northern route strategy to reach fourth place in the opening hours. While the course toward Guadeloupe is expected to involve colder conditions, Herrmann described the initial environment as “dreamlike”. The race involves 115 solo sailors covering approximately 3,542 nautical miles, with competitors in the Imoca class facing potential strong winds that may facilitate course record attempts.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: Boris Herrmann starts Route du Rhum solo transatlantic race

German sailor Boris Herrmann has successfully started the Route du Rhum, holding fourth place in the Imoca class during the opening stages of the solo transatlantic regatta.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boris-herrmann-starts-route-du-rhum-solo-transatlantic-race

### 2026-10-28: Boris Herrmann begins solo transatlantic race in Malizia 4

German sailor Boris Herrmann debuts his new Malizia 4 yacht in the Route du Rhum solo transatlantic race, competing in the Imoca class on a course from Saint-Malo to Guadeloupe.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boris-herrmann-begins-solo-transatlantic-race-in-malizia-4

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