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It is hard to think of a #yacht better known beyond the wider #yachting community than GIPSY MOTH IV, and that has continued to inspire generations of young #sailors more than fifty years after Sir Francis Chichester’s epic - then unimaginable - 1966-1967 single-handed, one-stop #voyage around the world with her. http://www.sandemanyachtcompany.co.uk/yacht/596/GIPSY%20MOTH%20IV Rescued in 2004 from 37 years out of her element, and rebuilt and restored in 2005 by her original builders - among the last #wooden #boat works performed by Camper & Nicholsons - GIPSY MOTH IV has subsequently circumnavigated again. For the trust that has owned her since 2010 it is now time to pass on this iconic and beautiful #yacht to a similar body or individual to spread or be inspired by Chichester’s spirit of challenge and #adventure. [Footage courtesy of Yachting Monthly magazine]

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Sun exposure can make the plastic parts in this style of mainsail furler brittle, and broken pieces can damage the furling line. I explain why I’m not a fan of this setup and how replacing it with a track and a mainsail modified for battens could be a worthwhile upgrade. Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/zFs8Y2Fj8Ds?feature=share 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com

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Lezlie and Jason return from a European adventure for what should be the last push before splashing on Friday. Naturally, a heat wave has settled in as an obstacle to their plans but unboxing the Midea portable AC unit from Sam’s Club SHOULD provide relief from the scorching heat.

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#LEGENDARYSAILING - DECEMBER'S SELECTION OF PHOTO COMPETITION ENTRIES

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