There are more people who have been to space than to the finish line of the Vendée Globe. The UFA Documentary production, which was launched on RTL+ as part of RTL’s sustainability week “Packen wir’s an”, shows why and at the same time accompanies a person as he fulfills his lifelong dream. STURMFAHRT – BORIS HERRMANN AUF DER HÄRTESTEN SEGELREGATTA DER WELT focuses on Boris Herrmann from Oldenburg – the only German to successfully master the famous Vendée Globe sailing regatta to date and whose solo circumnavigation of the world in 2020 was followed with fascination by an entire republic. But Boris Herrmann is not only Germany’s most famous sailor, he also brought Greta Thunberg across the sea to New York. Because the race for climate protection and the preservation of the oceans must be won at all costs.

STURMFAHRT – BORIS HERRMANN AUF DER HÄRTESTEN SEGELREGATTA DER WELT has been available for streaming on RTL+ since October 4.

“Many people just talk, but never drive!”, Boris Herrmann

Philipp Grieß, director and producer of UFA Documentary: “You can’t lie to the sea, it shows you who you are. So they say on the coast of Brittany. Boris Herrmann made this existential borderline experience and still had the courage and openness to film himself and keep an audio diary. It was with great respect that we took on this unique material. I hope it has become a worthy document of this journey and an enlightening film – even for landlubbers.”

Marc Lepetit, Managing Director and Producer of UFA Documentary: “Good material is a hero’s journey – and “Sturmfahrt” is a hero’s journey! Boris Hermann, alone on a boat around the world. We are very pleased and honored that Boris Hermann has placed his trust in us and that we were able to have intensive discussions with him and his comrades-in-arms and gain insight into some exclusive material. The result is an intensive look at the sport of sailing and one of its heroes – up close, captivating, emotional and informative!”