Jonathon "Jono" Macbeth
Born (1973-03-26) March 26, 1973
Castor Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
NationalityNew Zealand
Years active1997–2019

Jonathan "Jono" Macbeth (born 26 March 1973) is a former New Zealand professional yachtsman who has participated in 6 America's Cup campaigns.[1][2][3]

Macbeth was born in Castor Bay, Auckland, New Zealand. He joined Team New Zealand in 1997 and remained with them for their 2003 and 2007 campaigns.

Macbeth joined the Sir Russell Coutts led American syndicate BMW Oracle Racing in 2008 and remained with them for their 2013 campaign. Macbeth was not retained by Oracle Team USA following the completion of the 34th Americas Cup defence.

Macbeth joined Sir Ben Ainslie's LandRover BAR team in 2014 for their 2017 campaign.[4]

References

  1. "Ben Ainslie: Why Jono Macbeth is crucial to America's Cup bid". Boat International.
  2. Racing, Ben Ainslie. "Jonathan 'Jono' Macbeth – Land Rover Ben Ainslie Racing". land-rover-bar.americascup.com. Archived from the original on 6 July 2017.
  3. "Kiwi 'Bear' Jono Macbeth helps Ben Ainslie Racing claw their way back at America's Cup". Stuff.
  4. IneosBritannia
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