Born to Race : Episode 2 - Performance in Motion

How do you design a boat that never stops moving? In the second episode of our 7-part docu-series, we take you behind the scenes of our new IMOCA build to explore the intersection of fluid dynamics and human endurance. Performance offshore isn't just about top speed, it’s about how the hull reacts to the sea and how the sailors react to the boat. ⛵️ This episode focuses on how these realities translate into design decisions. Hull shape, structure, and weight distribution define how the boat accelerates, lifts, and responds to the sea, while ergonomics determine how efficiently sailors can handle it over days and weeks at sea. Designing performance therefore means working both outside and inside the boat, balancing speed, control, endurance, and reliability within the constraints of the IMOCA class. From the first sketch to the reality of the boatyard, see how every millimeter of the new IMOCA is engineered for the ultimate goal: The Vendée Globe. 🌍🏆 Missed the start? Watch Episode 1 - The Vision 👀 https://youtu.be/LlxVVbey2vc Subscribe to follow the 7-part journey of building a highly performant IMOCA ! 🔔 © Flore Hartout ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Our Team On Social Media: ⬇️ Instagram Team Malizia: https://www.instagram.com/team_malizia/ Instagram Boris Herrmann: https://www.instagram.com/borisherrmannracing/ Facebook Team Malizia: https://www.facebook.com/teammalizia/ Facebook Boris Herrmann Racing: https://www.facebook.com/borisherrmannracing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@team_malizia LinkedIn Boris Herrmann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boris-herrmann/ LinkedIn Team Malizia: https://www.linkedin.com/company/14832074 #borisherrmann #teammalizia #imoca #imocaglobeseries #offshoresailing #sailing #racing #aracewemustwin #climateactionnow #BorntoRace