Jonny Malbon is a British professional sailor born on 11 July 1974 His sailing career highlight was competing in the 2008-2009 Vendee Globe aboard Artimist Ocean Racing II the only IMOCA 60 design by Simon Rodger. He had an eventful race which ended in him retired when he got to New Zealand due to severe mainsail damage but before that he also hit a whale. He has a degree from Greenwich University.