Yachting Monthly

Gipsy Moth IV Sail the legend, bring history to life

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Gipsy Moth IV is the boat in which Sir Francis Chichester famously circumnavi­gated the world in 1966-7. He sailed solo, with only one stop in Sydney, Australia, and returned to Plymouth a hero after 226 days at sea.

Built by Camper & Nicholson’s boatyard in Gosport, Gipsy Moth IV was designed purely for the purpose of attempting an unimaginab­le feat of seamanship. She was a true trailblaze­r; one of the first yachts to be purpose built for offshore solo racing.

Today, she is restored, sailing, and available to members of the public to sail, train and race aboard as part of the crew. Setting sail on Gipsy Moth IV instantly brings the heritage to life and forges an unforgetta­ble experience of a truly remarkable boat.

• Book your place – 2020 programme out now, including Jersey, Cork and south coast cruises

• Individual and group charter bookings available

• Learn to sail with an RYA cruising course

• Become a Friend of Gipsy Moth IV

• Join as a volunteer

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The Gipsy Moth Trust exists to keep the boat alive and sailing, welcoming guests aboard
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