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You better run, you better take cover
As Jonny approaches the longitude of Australia, it felt only right to be sending this out to him.
Never mind Jonny was only 7 years-old when this was originally released, it should get him in the mood. The tenuous link with sailing is that this was used as the unofficial anthem of Australia’s successful challenge for the 1983 America’s Cup.
Cant you hear, cant you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover.Day 44Dec 22nd, 2008
by Ben Malbon
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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