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	Greenwich England: Gipsy Moth IV (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Gipsy Moth IV Sir Francis Chichester's single-handed circumnavigation of the globe
		Gipsy Moth IV stood close to Cutty Sark in Greenwich, one of the clipper ships that Sir Francis Chichester was emulating.
		Gipsy Moth IV was designed by John Illingworth and built by Camper and Nicholsons, was never sailed again after Chichester's return.
	wwp.greenwichengland.com /tourism/gipsymoth.htm (599 words)

	Bluedome - Gipsy Moth IV restoration and world voyage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Gipsy Moth IV will complete a full refit by her original builders, Camper and Nicholson and then return to the environment for which she was created - the sea.
		Gipsy Moth IV became something of a national treasure and as with all things precious she was sent in to safe retirement alongside other great ships.
		Gipsy Moth IV was constructed using overlapping strips of thin mahogany glued together at diagonal angles.
	www.bluedome.co.uk /gipsymoth/index.html (584 words)

	Gipsy Moth IV - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gipsy Moth IV is a 54ft ketch that Sir Francis Chichester commissioned specifically to race single handed around the globe racing against the times set by the clipper ships in the 19th Century.
		Gipsy Moth IV was fitted with self steering equipment built using the design principles established by Blondie Hasler.
		Gipsy Moth IV remained undisturbed but slowly and surely rotting away until in 2004 she was purchased by the United Kingdom Sailing Academy (UKSA) for the sum of £1 and a glass of gin and tonic (Sir Francis' favourite tipple) and taken to the famous Camper and Nicholson yard for restoration.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gipsy_Moth_IV (581 words)

	Pirates threaten Gipsy Moth IV
		As the vessel moved closer the Blue Water Rally yachts adopted a tight formation around the Gipsy Moth IV as it was clear that it was not a fishing party.
		Gipsy Moth IV skipper John Jeffrey continues: "The intruders were a few hundred yards ahead of us on the other side of the 'box'.
		On Monday 12 February, the Gipsy Moth IV came under threat by pirates while sailing through the Gulf of Aden, an area off Yemen, the Horn of Africa notorious for piracy.
	www.yachtingworld.com /auto/newsdesk/20070202164239ywnews.html (845 words)

	ASTO: UKSA / Gipsy Moth IV (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Gipsy Moth IV The UK Sailing Academy is the leading national water activities centre.
		Gipsy Moth IV, which became one of the most famous yachts of all time in 1967 when Sir Francis Chichester completed the first solo circumnavigation with one stop.
		Gipsy Moth IV is currently circling the world again with young sail training crews and is due to return in 2007.
	www.asto.org.uk /gypsymothiv.htm (101 words)

	- UKSA Press Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Gipsy Moth IV, one of the most famous boats in Britain’s maritime history, will be restored to her former glory and sailed round the world again as part of the 40th anniversary of Sir Francis Chichester’s epic 29,630 milevoyage.
		Gipsy Moth IV is the 54ft sailing ketch that the then 64 year-old Francis Chichester sailed around the world between August 1966 and May 1967.
		Gipsy Moth IV will be lifted out of her dry berth in Greenwich on 17th November so that the new phase in her illustrious history can begin.
	www.uksa.org /pr09_04.html (646 words)

	Bluedome - gipsy moth IV launch gosport camper and nicholsons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Gipsy moth IV was probably the most photographed boat on the solent by the end of the day as the TV crews and representatives from the sailing press and local newspapers covered the launch from start to finish.
		Gipsy Moth IV certainly looks like a new boat after the 12,000 man hours lavished on her by the craftsmen of Camper and Nicholson.
		The second stage of the Gipsy Moth IV project is to secure the funds required to enable the UKSA to take young people around the globe on board Gipsy Moth IV for her second voyage around the world.
	www.bluedome.co.uk /gipsymoth/gipsymothIVlaunch.html (906 words)

	BBC - Devon - Features - Gipsy Moth IV reef-itted
		Gipsy Moth IV, sailed by Sir Francis Chichester on his record-breaking journey around the world 40 years ago, was left with a hole in her starboard side part way through recreating the historic global circumnavigation.
		Gipsy Moth IV was then towed to Tahiti and onwards to New Zealand where repairs were performed by a combination of three local boatyards.
		Gipsy Moth IV was scheduled to return to Plymouth in May 2007 - the 40th anniversary of Chichester's triumphant arrival in the port.
	bbc.co.uk /devon/content/articles/2006/05/02/gipsy_moth_feature.shtml (630 words)

	Gipsy Moth IV (Sir Francis Chichester) A National Maritime Heritage Treasure.
		Gipsy Moth IV Gipsy Moth IV is a key part of Britain's national maritime heritage, and represents a significant milestone in the history of world sailing.
		The objective for Gipsy Moth IV was to beat the times set by the Victorian clipper ships for their yourney to Australia - Sir Francis' goal was to be there in 100 days.
		After 5 months of incredible effort, Gipsy Moth IV was once again re-launched at the Camper and Nicholson yard in Gosport on the 20th June 2005.
	www.gipsymoth.org /gipsy-moth-iv.asp (567 words)

	Lifestartsat Sport - Gipsy Moth IV sails again (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Forty years ago Sir Francis Chichester stepped from the deck of Gipsy Moth IV to be knighted by the Queen on Plymouth Hoe for breaking the record for the fastest single-handed circumnavigation of the globe.
		The plan is the brainchild of Gipsy Moth’s new owners, the UK Sailing Academy, who have raised tens of thousands of pounds to complete the refit.
		Gipsy Moth IV is fitted with state of the art communication equipment including an on-board wireless network for the yacht.
	www.lifestartsat.com /sport/gipsy_moth.php (477 words)

	A Girl’s Guide to Managing Projects » Blog Archive » The Gipsy Moth IV project
		Gipsy Moth IV sailed around the world setting a record for the fastest solo circumnavigation in a small vessel, skippered by Francis Chichester at the age of 64 after he was given 6 months to live.
		Gipsy Moth was given some time off and installed next to the Cutty Sark where she spent the next decades rotting away while thousands of visitors came to look at the record-breaking boat.
		Gipsy Moth IV has many loyal followers, supporters and donators so hopefully she will make it all the way round the world this time too.
	eharrin.free.fr /wordpress/?p=19 (380 words)

	The Circumnavigators - by Don Holm - Chapter 28 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		He was beginning to hate that ship, especially since she looked stable as a billiard table, while on Gipsy Moth IV he felt like he was being churned in a cement mixer.
		Gipsy Moth II was the derelict Florence Edith, rebuilt by Chi- chester.
		Gipsy Moth V, designed by Robert Clark, was 60 feet in overall length, a staysail ketch (without mainsail), long, lean, and steady for ocean racing 7.
	www.mcallen.lib.tx.us /books/circumna/ci_28.htm (3323 words)

	Royal Southampton Yacht Club - The Club News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The United Kingdom Sailing Academy has re-launched Sir Francis Chichester’s famous vessel Gipsy Moth IV at Camper and Nicholsons, the boat yard at Gosport where she was originally built in 1966.
		After an extensive restoration, Gipsy Moth IV will now be put to use taking young people to sea, providing them with the opportunity to experience the same challenge and adventure that Chichester experienced during his famous record breaking solo circumnavigation in 1966-67.
		In the coming days Gipsy Moth IV will have engine and sail trials before parading before the Queen at the Fleet Review on June 28, and starring at the Portsmouth's Festival of the Sea, as well as Skandia Cowes Week and Southampton Boat Show.
	www.rsyc.org.uk /club/gipsymoth.html (502 words)

	Henri-Lloyd - makers of foul weather clothing for yachting and sailing, and men's and ladies' fashionwear
		After nine months and one day, Gipsy Moth arrived back in Plymouth and, on 7th July, 1967, Chichester sailed her up the Thames to Greenwich, where he was publicity knighted by Her Majesty The Queen in front of 250,000 well wishers.
		This time Gipsy Moth IV's crew will include deserving young people chosen to be involved with the voyage because of the challenges they have had to face in their own lives.
		Thousands of people are expected to wave farewell to Gipsy Moth IV and her crew from from Plymouth Hoe at around 2.30pm on Sunday 25th September.
	www.henrilloyd.com /news_open.asp?news_id=108 (502 words)

	Gipsy Moth IV : Website Press Media News Events and Design : SeaBritain
		Gipsy Moth IV will be berthed at the festival, the public will be able to view the vessel from the pontoons and find out more about the yacht in the Gipsy Moth IV Mobile Exhibition Unit.
		Gipsy Moth IV will be based in Cowes Yacht Haven for the duration of the regatta, the public will have their first chance to board the vessel and can learn more about the project in the exhibition unit based in the marina.
		Gipsy Moth IV will sail up the Thames to Greenwich where we hope Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will re-dedicate the famous vessel near the spot where Chichester was knighted by The Queen in 1967.
	www.seabritain2005.com /server.php?show=ConWebDoc.694 (582 words)

	Greenwich England: Gipsy Moth IV (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Gipsy Moth IV Sir Francis Chichester's single-handed circumnavigation of the globe
		Gipsy Moth IV stood close to Cutty Sark in Greenwich, one of the clipper ships that Sir Francis Chichester was emulating.
		Gipsy Moth IV was designed by John Illingworth and built by Camper and Nicholsons, was never sailed again after Chichester's return.
	wwp.greenwichengland.co.uk /tourism/gipsymoth.htm (599 words)

	UK. HRH The Princess Royal to rededicate Gipsy Moth IV - bymnews.com
		On Wednesday 7th September, Gipsy Moth IV, back to her former glory, and close to the hearts of many Greenwich residents, will sail up the Thames and berth alongside the Cutty Sark pontoon at 12 noon.
		At 1.00pm, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, will visit Gipsy Moth IV and meet young people from Peckham, Scarborough and the Isle of Wight who are involved with the project, some of whom will sail on a leg of the vessel?s second global circumnavigation which departs from Plymouth on 25th September.
		Her Royal Highness, who re-commissioned Gipsy Moth IV for active service at the Festival of the Sea in June, will view the satellite communications equipment installed in preparation for the voyage.
	www.bymnews.com /new/content/view/16987/90 (365 words)

	Gipsy Moth IV (Sir Francis Chichester) A National Maritime Heritage Treasure.
		His attempt to circumnavigate the world in his Gypsy Moth plane ended in disaster and almost resulted in his death then his plane flew into overhead cables coming in to land enroute.
		Her nursing was successful and in 1960 Francis Chichester took part in and won the first Solo Transatlantic Sailing race in Gipsy Moth III claiming that entry into the race was part of his recovery plan.
		Gipsy Moth IV's speeds where 131 3/4 miles per day for 107 days and 130 1/4 miles per day for 119 days.
	www.gipsymoth.org /sir-francis-chichester.asp (866 words)

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		Gipsy Moth IV Friendly races were held today in the Solent between 3 famous Round the world yachts, Gipsy Moth IV, Lively Lady and Suhaili.
		It was in Gipsy Moth IV that he achieved lasting fame for his one-stop solo circumnavigation.
		A national hero, Chichester sailed Gipsy Moth IV up the Thames and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II with the same sword that Elizabeth I used to knight Sir Francis Drake for his exploits in Golden Hind, the first English ship to sail around the globe, in 1581.
	www.boatshed.com /newsitem.php?newsitem=1074 (1192 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Hampshire \| Part of Gipsy Moth trip cancelled
		Sailors hoping to recreate the famous voyage of Gipsy Moth IV have been forced to cancel part of the trip after it ran aground in the South Pacific.
		The voyage organised by the UK Sailing Academy, based on the Isle of Wight, was crewed by youngsters with illnesses or from disadvantaged backgrounds.
		Salvage experts from Tahiti and Rotterdam would be assessing the best way to remove Gipsy Moth IV from the reef, she said.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/england/hampshire/4970030.stm (382 words)

	Official Gipsy Moth IV (Sir Francis Chichester) website. A National Maritime Heritage Treasure. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Isle of Wight, Gipsy Moth's premier partner will be welcoming gipsy moth IV back to her new home in Cowes on sunday 3rd June.
		Once at her new home, UKSA, Gipsy Moth will be a regular sight in the Solent, as she will continue to take young people on unique sailing experiences and take members of the public and corporate guests afloat.
		Yesterday,40 years to thed ay that Gipsy Moth IV first sailed into the historic maritime City of Plymouth, following her first solo circumnavigation, Gipsy Moth once more was welcomed back to the city, completing her second global voyage.
	www.gipsymoth.org (648 words)

	Yachting Monthly Gipsy Moth IV - Gipsy Moth IV at the America's Cup
		Gipsy Moth IV left the bright lights of the America's Cup on course for Gibraltar, the final stop before she returns to Plymouth on Monday 28th May 2007, 40 years to the day since Sir Francis returned from his record breaking circumnavigation.
		Last Sunday, 6th May, Gipsy Moth IV arrived in the America's Cup Village in Valencia, drawing the attention of both spectators and competitors.
		The 54ft ketch, nearing the end of her global voyage, provided a fantastic viewing platform for the young crew from the Isle of Wight, who were able to watch some of the world's most talented sailors from one of the world's most famous yachts.
	www.yachting-monthly.com /auto/newsdesk/20070410100843ymgipsymoth.html (580 words)

	Boating OZ Historic Vessels News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Due to the notoriously unreliable weather in the Tasman Sea at this time of year, the current plan is to ship Gipsy Moth IV as deck cargo to Sydney where a number of Royal engagements await her.
		May 6 - Gipsy Moth IV was aground for 6 days at the North West corner of the Rangiroa Atoll, part of the Tuamotu Islands in French Ploynesia.
		Sir Francis Chichester's restored Gypsy Moth IV is on her second circumnavigation of the globe.
	www.boatingoz.com.au /newshist.htm (1087 words)

	Gipsy Moth IV - an update (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Hopes are high that Gipsy Moth IV will be re-floated and repaired - and will continue its round-the-world trip (see previous news).
		It seems that the yacht has suffered an 8-inch gash in its hull and the next 2 legs of its circumnavigation - from Tahiti to Tonga and then to Auckland - are unlikely to go ahead, although the rest of the voyage should then continue as planned.
		Gipsy Moth is aground on the NW edge Rangiroa Atoll.
	www.rin.org.uk /pooled/articles/BF_NEWSART/view.asp?Q=BF_NEWSART_198129 (188 words)

	Gipsy Moth IV returns to Australia
		Last weekend, Gipsy Moth IV sailed into Sydney Harbour for the first time since her record breaking skipper Sir Francis Chichester sailed into Sydney in December 1966, half way through his courageous solo round the world record attempt.
		The Gipsy Moth IV Team, including Global Project Manager David Green, land in Sydney on the morning of Thursday 6th July 2006 prior to Gipsy Moth IV’s official arrival on Sunday 9th July 2006.
		Against all odds the Kiwis have performed a miracle in getting Gipsy Moth IV ready in time to continue with her global voyage.
	www.sailing-news.net /gipsy-moth-iv-returns-to-australia,7839.html (221 words)

	Gipsy Moth
		Gipsy Moth IV has been recovered from the reef where she ran aground 6 days ago.
		Gipsy Moth IV was on the 11th leg of a round-the-world trip, attempting to recreate Sir Francis Chichester's voyage of 1967.
		Yesterday the salvage team reported that the rescue operation had been a success. Gipsy Moth was gently guided to deep water and checked for water ingress by a team on board, before being led to safety in Tahiti.
	www.flyingfishonline.com /news/1072.asp (429 words)

	Project Profile - Isle of Wight Economic Partnership (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		For many years Gipsy Moth was neglected and left to rot, but has now been bought by UKSA and restored to her former glory - and now she's sailing round the world again, with crews of young people from all over the UK.
		Gipsy Moth is more than just about sailing, it's about learning about yourself, learning about your team and fulfilling potential you didn't know you had!
		The Isle of Wight is supporting Gipsy Moth as part of the Inspire programme, raising the profile of the Island as a vibrant, exciting place to live and work and encouraging young people to reach for their dreams.
	www.iwep.com /projectprofile.asp?project=19 (338 words)

	Gipsy Moth IV (Sir Francis Chichester) A National Maritime Heritage Treasure.
		Along with Henri Lloyd designed Gipsy Moth IV branded clothing sales, this generated no less than £6000 (during the show) towards the fund.
		UKSA have also started the ‘Gipsy Moth IV 1000 Club’, limited to 100 individuals or organisations that donate a minimum of £1000.
		Gipsy Moth IV's second world voyage celebrates the 100th birthday of leading marine publication Yachting Monthly magazine and the 40th anniversary of Sir Francis' celebrated single-handed voyage.
	www.gipsymoth.org /press_01.asp (678 words)

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