In this episode, we welcome Holly Cova, Team Director at Team Malizia, best known for supporting sailor Boris Herrmann in some of the world’s most extreme offshore races.

We dive into:

• What offshore sailing really means as a discipline and the key lessons from Holly’s own sailing background
• The differences between Vendée Globe & The Ocean Race
• The biggest takeaways from Boris Herrmann’s most recent Vendée Globe participation
• How Team Malizia supports Boris in such an extreme solo race – from logistics to communication
• The major logistical and strategic challenges the team faces in these two world-class events
• The data collected during the races and how it informs decisions
• The key skills required to thrive in a high-performance sailing team
• How the team handles pressure and unexpected challenges
• How the team dynamic shifts between supporting a solo sailor in the Vendée Globe and competing together in The Ocean Race

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