Boris Herrmann

About

Yachtsman and author famous for his involvement in IMOCA 60 class offshore races. He has been called one of "the fastest sailors in the world" and his ocean adventures have been the topic of his books - Abenteuer Ocean Race and Allein zwischen Himmel und Meer, both of which he co-wrote with Andreas Wolfers, and Nonstop: Süchtig nach Segeln/Driven by the Sea. He also co-authored a children's book with his wife called My Ocean Challenge in 2023.

Before Fame

He grew up in a family that had a passion for sailing. He graduated from Neues Gymnasium Oldenburg before going on to study economics in Bremen, Germany with a specialty in sustainable management. One of his earliest offshore competitions was the 2001 Mini Transat race, which was a single-handed yacht relay across the Atlantic Ocean. He was the youngest and only German participant in the race, and he finished the race in 11th place, which ultimately led him to earn a significant press following.

Trivia

He earned 1st place in the Portimão Global Ocean Race, which he sailed in his Beluga Racer yacht in 2008. He has competed in several other circumnavigating races, as well as Transatlantic races like the Retour à la base and the Route du Rhum. His other races have included the Rolex Fastnet Race, the Marblehead Halifax, the 24-hour Le Défi Azimut, and many more.

Family Life

He married Birte Lorenzen in March of 2020. Together, they share 1 child - a daughter named Marie-Louise.

Associated With

In 2023, he co-founded a sailing team to assist his IMOCA 60 campaign called Team Malizia, along with Monégasque prince Pierre Casiraghi.