Justine Mettraux: Resilience and Grit on Her Vendée Globe Journey

Solo, determined, and ready to adapt—Justine Mettraux is no stranger to the challenges of ocean racing. From her first regattas on Lake Geneva to her groundbreaking Vendée Globe campaign, she’s built a career on preparation and grit. As skipper of IMOCA TeamWork - TeamSnef, Justine reflects on the steep learning curve of sailing non-stop around the world: “I feel like I know my boat well, I know myself well. But for sure, there is still the unknown of doing all of this on my own. You learn a lot about yourself out there.” Her Vendée Globe journey hasn’t been without setbacks, but Justine’s ability to adapt and push forward is what sets her apart. Powered by a purpose-built sail program designed in collaboration with North Sails, she’s ready to face whatever the ocean throws her way. Learn more about North Sails and the Vendée Globe at https://www.northsails.com/pages/vendee-globe #VendeeGlobe #VG2024 #IMOCA #NorthSails