Team Malizia

Justine Mettraux

Co-skipper

Switzerland

Date of birth: 10 April 1986
Place of birth: Geneva, Switzeland

Justine Mettraux, a Swiss sailor born in Geneva in 1986, grew up in Versoix and began sailing at a very young age on her family’s boat.

At the age of 16, Justine joined the Geneva Regatta Training Center, where she honed her passion for competition. She later became part of the crew of the D35 Lady Cat owned by Dona Bertarelli, and in 2013, she competed in her first Mini Transat, finishing in second place.

This was followed by offshore racing experiences in the Solitaire du Figaro and the Volvo Ocean Race. In 2022, the Vendée Globe adventure began, marking her first solo steps in the IMOCA Class.

In 2024, supported by her long-time sponsor TeamWork and the Snef Group, she set off on the solo round-the-world race, finishing in 8th place as the first woman and record holder of the event. The adventure continues in 2025 with Team Malizia!

"I'm really happy to be returning to The Ocean Race Europe. I took part in the first edition in 2021 and have great memories of it. It's a kind of event I love, with varied courses raced with a crew all across Europe, in setups that let you get 100% out of these boats.” She adds: “I’m looking forward to sailing with Boris. We spent a fair amount of time sailing close to each other in the last Vendée Globe and in other races too. It’ll be great to join a new team and experience a new dynamic. I also raced against Will in the Figaro, back in 2016, we were both rookies, so it will be nice to finally sail together instead of against each other.”

Sailing highlights 

  • 8th of the Vendée Globe 2024-25
  • Winner of The Ocean Race 2023 with 11th Hour Racing Team
  • 7th of the Route du Rhum 2022
  • 2nd of The Ocean Race Europe 2021 with 11th Hour Racing Team
  • Round the British Islands record in Class40 in 2020
  • Winner of Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 with Dongfeng Race Team
  • 6th of the Volvo Ocean Race 2015-16 with Team SCA
  • 2nd of the Mini Transat 2013

  • Date of birth: 10 April 1986
    Place of birth: Geneva, Switzeland

    Justine Mettraux, a Swiss sailor born in Geneva in 1986, grew up in Versoix and began sailing at a very young age on her family’s boat.

    At the age of 16, Justine joined the Geneva Regatta Training Center, where she honed her passion for competition. She later became part of the crew of the D35 Lady Cat owned by Dona Bertarelli, and in 2013, she competed in her first Mini Transat, finishing in second place.

    This was followed by offshore racing experiences in the Solitaire du Figaro and the Volvo Ocean Race. In 2022, the Vendée Globe adventure began, marking her first solo steps in the IMOCA Class.

    In 2024, supported by her long-time sponsor TeamWork and the Snef Group, she set off on the solo round-the-world race, finishing in 8th place as the first woman and record holder of the event. The adventure continues in 2025 with Team Malizia!

    "I'm really happy to be returning to The Ocean Race Europe. I took part in the first edition in 2021 and have great memories of it. It's a kind of event I love, with varied courses raced with a crew all across Europe, in setups that let you get 100% out of these boats.” She adds: “I’m looking forward to sailing with Boris. We spent a fair amount of time sailing close to each other in the last Vendée Globe and in other races too. It’ll be great to join a new team and experience a new dynamic. I also raced against Will in the Figaro, back in 2016, we were both rookies, so it will be nice to finally sail together instead of against each other.”

    Sailing highlights 

    • 8th of the Vendée Globe 2024-25
    • Winner of The Ocean Race 2023 with 11th Hour Racing Team
    • 7th of the Route du Rhum 2022
    • 2nd of The Ocean Race Europe 2021 with 11th Hour Racing Team
    • Round the British Islands record in Class40 in 2020
    • Winner of Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 with Dongfeng Race Team
    • 6th of the Volvo Ocean Race 2015-16 with Team SCA
    • 2nd of the Mini Transat 2013