Sailing

Unpredictable waters, unwavering support

Sailing requires strength of character, teamwork, and an ability to navigate ever changing environments with skill.

Our association with sailing runs deep. From our commitment to supporting the next generation of talent through provision of valuable life skills and right up to our support for the most competitive levels in sport we are proud to be able to bring the thrill of the race to people across the world.

New Horizons: A defining year for Team Malizia

2026 marks the dawn of a new era for Team Malizia and their skipper Boris Herrmann. The year will be defined by the construction of their next generation, cutting-edge racing yacht, Malizia 4. The launch of the boat in summer 2026 marks the start of an ambitious offshore racing campaign, starting with The Ocean Race Atlantic on 02 September and building towards The Ocean Race in January 2027.

A new seven-part docu-series ‘Born to Race: Inside the making of Team Malizia’s next IMOCA’ follows the journey of the design and build, with insights from the team, leading experts and key partners.

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EFG celebrates a decade of partnership with Team Malizia

Ten years ago, Team Malizia’s dreams of building a high-performance offshore racing team became a reality, and EFG were on board from the outset.

As we mark a decade of association, we are very pleased to announce the continuation of our partnership to 2030, and we look to the future with the same spirit that has defined the partnership from the start.

A Race We Must Win

The race to protect the ocean is one of the defining challenges of our time and it influences everything Team Malizia does, both on and off the water.

They are driven by a greater purpose, using the power of their sporting platform to inspire ambitious climate action.

My Ocean Challenge

Boris Herrmann and his wife Birte Lorenzen-Herrmann have created ‘My Ocean Challenge’, an inspiring initiative that educates the next generation about the impact of climate change on our oceans. To support this education programme, EFG launched its own volunteering programme in 2022. EFG employees can dedicate one working day per year on full pay to help raise awareness about ocean conservation in schools around the globe.

“We are delighted to continue the partnership with Team Malizia to 2030. Long-term, trusted relationships are the cornerstone of our business, and ours is a partnership built on ambition, shared values, a strongly aligned team spirit and a clear vision for the next generation.

Team Malizia always looks to raise the bar, whether that’s in pursuit of sporting excellence, the introduction of new technologies or with their unwavering commitment to sustainability. They are a team built for the future – strategic, innovative, resilient, yet agile. We are excited to embark on the next stage of our journey and look forward to what we can achieve together.”

Giorgio Pradelli, CEO of EFG International

“What makes Team Malizia special is not just the racing. It’s the fact that alongside performance and innovation, we are building something with meaning. We are proud that partners like EFG International are not only supporting our sporting ambitions, but genuinely share our passion for the ocean, for science, and for passing something on to the next generation.”

Boris Herrmann, Skipper of Team Malizia

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Race calendar

Watch strength, determination, courage and talent in action as the elite sailors and teams prepare for, and compete in some of the world’s most challenging races.

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