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Horrific conditions
Jonny’s bulletin this morning describes yet more hideous weather towards the back of the fleet. The news overnight that Derek Hatfield had endured a knockdown and broken some spreaders cannot have done much to cheer things up for Jonny who is now the only one out of the three boats *not* to have have suffered one. In his bulletin he talks about the various measures he can take to limit the damage inside the boat, including to himself, when it gets knocked down.
I’ve been looking online for a video clip showing what a knockdown actually looks like. Because it’s such an extreme event it’s probably not caught on film very often. However, right at the end of the clip below there’s an example of what a knockdown is: it involves the boat quite literally getting smacked over onto its side so that the top of the mast is under water. Please let me know if you can find footage of another one anywhere.
Day 50Dec 28th, 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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Dec 28th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Seamus EllisHey Tim (and the rest of Malbon Family),
I have been following Jon’s progress with great interest. It is awe inspiring!! I cannot imagine what a challenge this must be for him (and you guys!?!?). I am totally hooked and my day now revolves around regular updates, audios and videos of Jon’s adventure.
I would like to send him a message but not sure if he wants (or even can) hear from random people. I have an old pic of us out on our BMXs that might cheer him up but I don’t know how to send it to him. I have twitter but not really sure how to use it…
Can I forward something to you to send to him perhaps??
Cheers
Seamus
onehandedwheelie@googlemail.com
Dec 28th, 2008 at 11:38 am
timSeamus
That would be very cool and I’m sure would cheer the skipper greatly. Keep the filesize small but send it to me and we’ll get it to Jonny. Thanks
T