Full Description
This is the definitive history of a sailing icon. In this beautifully illustrated book, Yachting Monthly's former editor Paul Gelder tells the remarkable story of Gipsy Moth's rise, fall and triumphant rise again. It is illustrated throughout with exclusive photographs of the boat, the restoration project and dramatic images from both of her epic voyages.
Contents
Foreword by HRH the Princess Royal; Foreword by Ellen MacArthur; Foreword by Giles Chichester; Making a dream come true; The Chichester spirit of adventure; Why Gipsy Moth IV had to be saved; The restoration & relaunch; Leg 1; Leg 2; Leg 3; Leg 4; Leg 5; Leg 6; Leg 7; Leg 8; Leg 9; Leg 10; Leg 11; Saving Gypsy Moth IV; Kiwi miracle; Wizard in Oz; Leg 15; Leg 16; Leg 17; Leg 18; Leg 19; Leg 20; Leg 21; Leg 22; Leg 23; Leg 24; Leg 25; Leg 26; Leg 27; Leg 28; Leg 29; Leg 30; Leg 31; Leg 32; Author's acknowledgements; Gypsy Moth IV sponsors; Circumnavigation maps
