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.

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.

Reviews
"gripping and insightful". (RNLI Offshore Magazine, Spring 2008) "It's a hell of a story." (Yachting Monthly, January 2008) "This beautifully illustrated book is the definitive history of Gipsy Moth IV..." (Devon Today, January 2008) "If you are a photographer or a yachting enthusiast, this book is a must." (Amateur Photographer Magazine, January 2008) "The book is well illustrated and is a good piece of journalism-as you would expect from the author" (Sailing Today, March 2008)


Awards
Commended for Independent Publisher Book Awards (Sports/Recreation) 2008.



Book Information
ISBN 9780470724439
Author Paul Gelder
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 1004g