What began as an ambitious project led by skipper Boris Herrmann, has evolved into one of the leading teams in international offshore racing. Over the past decade, Team Malizia has completed multiple round-the-world races, achieved numerous podium finishes, and broken the world monohull distance record, whilst using the sporting platform to champion ambitious climate action through their mission ‘A Race We Must Win’.
Long-term partnerships are vital to a professional sports team such as Team Malizia, enabling them to plan with confidence, invest in teams and technology, and pursue their sporting aspirations, whilst continuing to inspire young minds through a programme of ocean advocacy. Beyond the racing, EFG has joined forces on several sustainability initiatives, including volunteering to help with Team Malizia’s ‘My Ocean Challenge’ educational scheme and contributing to Malizia Mangrove Park’s target of planting five million mangroves to restore vital coastal ecosystems.
Team Malizia’s four-year campaign cycle begins with the unveiling of a cutting-edge racing yacht in June, marking the start of an exciting new chapter as the team prepares to compete in some of the most demanding races in offshore sailing, including The Ocean Race 2027 and Boris Herrmann’s third Vendée Globe in 2028.
Boris Herrmann said: “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 the Yacht Club de Monaco and 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.”
Giorgio Pradelli, CEO, EFG International said: “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.”
As we look ahead, we do so with the same enthusiasm that has defined the partnership from the start, as this short film created to celebrate the milestone shows.