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Gipsy Moth IV: A Legend Sails Again
Paul Gelder
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Description for Gipsy Moth IV: A Legend Sails Again
Hardcover. The dramatic story of Gipsy Moth IV from her epic first circumnavigation to her restoration, wreck and triumphant return. In this beautifully illustrated book, Yachting Monthly's Paul Gelder tells the remarkable story of Gipsy Moth's rise, fall and triumphant rise again. Num Pages: 256 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: WSSN3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 199 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1000.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470724439
SKU
V9780470724439
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Paul Gelder
Paul Gelder, former editor of Yachting Monthly magazine, launched the Gipsy Moth IV project in 2004 to restore the boat and sail her around the world to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Chichester’s voyage and the magazine’s 100th birthday. For the success of this campaign he was presented with the Ocean Cruising Club’s Award of Merit (2006) and the magazine ... Read more
Reviews for Gipsy Moth IV: A Legend Sails Again
"gripping and insightful". (RNLI Offshore Magazine) "It's a hell of a story." (Yachting Monthly) "This beautifully illustrated book is the definitive history of Gipsy Moth IV..." (Devon Today) "If you are a photographer or a yachting enthusiast, this book is a must." (Amateur Photographer Magazine) "The book is well illustrated and is a good piece of ... Read more