Jonny is based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, and was the skipper of the Artemis Ocean Racing IMOCA 60’ during the last Vendée Globe (read the full story in features). His sailing experience is diverse and extensive.

From racing onboard Peter Harrison’s Super-yacht Sojana as bowman, to helming a 26’ rib across the Atlantic as part of the first ever Transatlantic Windsurf Race, he has dedicated much of his life to time on the ocean. He has gained technical and project management skills while working as boat captain for Ellen MacArthur’s Kingfisher, a job he was offered after having successfully campaigned in the 2001 EDS Challenge.

Jonny also raced around the world fully crewed, winning the Oryx Quest aboard the former Club Med maxi-catamaran alongside a team of international experts. This season, the enthusiastic young skipper is at the helm of the Artemis Figaro, entering the very challenging French-dominated solo One-Design class.

Jonny’s CV
2009: Solo Transmanche; Solitaire du Figaro 9th Rookie & 45th Overall; Tour de Bretagne (double-handed) 27th Overall.
2008: Skipper of Artemis Ocean Racing in the Vendée Globe solo round the world race (retired)
2007: RORC Cowes-Dinard (1st), JPMorgan Round The Island Race (1st Open 60); Co-skipper Artemis 1, The Profit Hunter in Transat Jacques Vabre (dismasted)
2006: Skipper Round Britain and Ireland Race (1st)
2005: Crew on maxi-catamaran Doha 2006, Oryx Quest (1st)
2003: Co-skipper of 60’ Team 888 (ex-Kingfisher)