Nonstop: Driven by the Sea

Boris Hermann is the superstar of the German pro-sailing-scene. He sailed around the world in the fastest time - just 47 days - and holds several records at sea. He was the highest-placed German participant 2010/11 at the Barcelona World Race, reaching (with Ryan Breymeier) a respectable 5th place. Further credentials include: The 2009 winner (with Felix Oehme) of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portimao, which is a Regatta in 5 stages around the world - Portimao to Cape Town to Wellington to Ilhabela (Brazil) to Charleston (USA) and back to Portimao. All in all, 145 days with the BELUGA RACER (Class 40); 2nd in the 2008 Artemis-Transat-single handed from Plymouth to Boston - Class 40; 2007 German Champion with the 505er; Two years ranking leader, Vice - European Champion and Europe Cup winner. After a decade as a teamplayer, Hermann (in 2020) has now set his sights on the most difficult Regatta of the world: the Vendee Globe. Nonstop follows this passionate sailor's story. Text in English and German.