Gipsy Moth IV at Jersey Boat Show
11 Mar 2016
Visitors will experience what life was like for sailors half a century ago
JERSEY BOAT SHOW: The yacht in which Sir Francis Chichester sailed around the global in 1966 will make an appearance at the 2016 Barclays Jersey Boat Show.
Restored by the UK Sailing Academy in 2015, Gipsy Moth IV is now privately owned and run by a charitable trust.
“We are proud to welcome Gipsy Moth IV to our island waters during its special anniversary year and delighted that her visit has been arranged to coincide with this year’s boat show,” said Myra Shacklady on behalf of Ports of Jersey, organisers of the show.
She added: “By allowing visitors to step on board I have no doubt she will be one of our star attractions.”
This year is the 50th anniversary of Sir Francis Chichester’s journey which holds the record for the fastest round the world voyage by a small vessel, the longest single-handed passage and the longest non-stop passage by a small vessel.
Gipsy Moth IV will appear at a number of maritime events throughout Europe this year to commemorate its anniversary.
At the Jersey Boat Show, visitors will have the opportunity to go on board and experience what life was like for sailors 50-years ago.
The vessel will be available for private charter and there will also be crewing opportunities.
Taking place in and around St Helier Marina and Weighbridge Place, the Barclays Jersey Boat Show is from Saturday 30 April to Monday 2 May.