Fernhurst Books | Barcode: 9780470724439

Gipsy Moth IV

A legend sails again

Author:	Paul Gelder
Published:	2007
Format:	Hardback, 256 pages
Size:	252 × 195 mm

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Iconic Yacht's Remarkable Story

The rise, fall and triumphant restoration of Gipsy Moth IV, beautifully illustrated throughout.

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.

Praise for Gipsy Moth IV

"It's a hell of a story."
— Yachting Monthly

"The book is well illustrated and is a good piece of journalism-as you would expect from the author"
— Sailing Today

"If you are a photographer or a yachting enthusiast, this book is a must."
— Amateur Photographer Magazine

"gripping and insightful"
— RNLI Offshore magazine

About the Author

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 won 'Campaign of the Year' from the Printing and Publishing Association in 2006. He has also written other books about round the world sailing events.

About Fernhurst Books

Fernhurst Books was founded in 1979, initially publishing books related to dinghy racing. The list soon expanded to include cruising and other watersports. In 2006 the business was sold to John Wiley, but in 2013 a group of sailing enthusiasts (including the original founder) bought the list and name back, once again creating an independent nautical publisher owned and run by sailors. Fernhurst continues to publish books that instruct, inform and inspire those with a passion on, in or under the water. Their 140+ titles range from how-to guides to narrative to coffee-table books, covering sailing, surfing, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, swimming, diving and fishing.