Gipsy Moth hits the Rocks, by Linda Crew Gee

Gipsy Moth hits the Rocks, by Linda Crew Gee

Gipsy Moth IV had been rotting in a concrete grave at Greenwich for 37 years when Paul Gelder, then Editor of Yachting Monthly, launched a campaign to restore her so she could be sailed around the world to commemorate the magazine’s 100th birthday and the 40th anniversary of Chichester’s epic voyage. He joined forces with the UK Sailing Academy at Cowes, who helped raise money for the restoration and selected 10 skippers and over 100 young disadvantaged crew for the 31 legs of the voyage.

Linda joined Gipsy Moth in the Marquesas islands and crewed on the fateful leg to Tahiti, during which the 53ft ketch ran aground on a reef. This is her account of the trip, which took place at a pivotal point in her life, and her reflections on it with the benefit of 10 years hindsight.

Date: Wednesday 23rd of March. Lectures and talks start promptly at 19:00 hrs

Place: CA House

Booking: To book, please contact the CA Office on 0207 537 2828 or email reception@theca.org.uk. Tickets are £4 for members and £7 for non-members. Season tickets are available at £20 for the eight lectures 3 February to 23 March.