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Day 18Nov 26th, 2008
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Jonny Malbon
Jonny Malbon is sailing the 60 foot racing yacht Artemis single-handed, non-stop around the world in the ultimate ocean race, the Vendee Globe. This blog is written by his friends and family.
Jonny Malbon
Jonny, 34 is based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. He grew up in Weymouth and has always been in and around boats. Jonny has skippered Artemis for almost two years, joining the boat in 2006. Previously, he sailed round the globe to win the Maxicat Doha challenge, was Boat Captain of Ellen MacArthur's Kingfisher for her famous Route de Rhum victory in 2002 and has helmed a 26' rib across the Atlantic.
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Nov 26th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Molly & Tom MalbonUncle Jonny, we have two questions for you this morning.
Firstly, we’ve been watching some of the films on your site, and we were thinking, how do you stay dry? It looks so wet.
Second, as you passed over the equator, did you see any monsters and how did you stop them eating you?
i love you
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Nov 26th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
PoppaMoll and Tom,
Good question, but who would want to eat Uncle Jonny? Even a really hungry sea monster would probably rather eat a giant squid than a little Uncle! Let’s hope he keeps safe and keeps on sending us information from the Oceans.
It was lucky that King Neptune was looking after him
Poppa XX
Nov 26th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Ben MalbonFROM UNCLE JONNY -
Here is a little reply for Moll and Tom.
Hi Moll and Tom, how are you? I am having a great time out here, but it is very hard work and a bit lonely at times. I haven’t seen any sea monsters yet, but if I do I will take a picture and send them to you I promise. I haven’t even seen any dolphins or whales which is very unusual. As soon as I do, you two will be the first to have the pictures!!
It is almost always wet on board, but I have some very good waterproof jackets and trousers made especially for sailing. Its too hot to wear them at the moment though so I keep getting soaked when I go on deck to do a sail change or something like that!
Love you both, and give your mummy and daddy a big kiss from Uncle Jonny and his beard!!
Lots of love, uncle Jonny