Justine Mettraux: A Historic Finish in the Vendée Globe

Crossing the finish line of the Vendée Globe in Les Sables D’Olonne, Justine Mettraux has etched her name in the history books, becoming the fastest female solo monohull sailor around the world and smashing the previous record by 12 days. As the first female finisher and a top international skipper, the Swiss sailor showed extraordinary grit, holding off a fast-closing Sam Goodchild by just six miles. Reflecting on her journey, Mettraux shared: "I ticked all the boxes I could have wished for before leaving. It's about speed, performance, and trying to be the best. When I had issues, North Sails helped me find solutions to stay in the race. I'm happy with my time, but there's always room for improvement." From battling in the Atlantic to surging through the Pacific, Mettraux’s race has been a display of perseverance, tactical skill, and unshakable focus—a phenomenal finish in one of the toughest IMOCA fleets to date. 🔹 Explore the Vendée Globe – Discover what makes this legendary race the ultimate test of solo sailing: https://www.northsails.com/pages/vendee-globe 🎧 Tune into Loft 57 – Hear from Vendée Globe skippers on the challenges of racing around the world: YouTube.com/playlist?list=PLWAeGoXc3dVwafcniZZagqkwQhk8zwApN ⛵ Unlock the power of North 3Di – See why North 3Di technology sets the standard for performance: https://www.northsails.com/pages/3di #NorthSails #VendeeGlobe #Sailing #OffshoreRacing #IMOCA #OceanRacing 🎥 Gauthier Lebec | PolaRyse | Atila Madrona