{"product_id":"gipsy-moth-circles-the-world","title":"Gipsy Moth Circles the World","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"86\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eGipsy Moth Circles the World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"97\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sir Francis Chichester\u003cbr data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"137\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Coward-McCann\u003cbr data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: First American Edition, 1968\u003cbr data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"208\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 269\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eGipsy Moth Circles the World\u003c\/em\u003e, Sir Francis Chichester recounts one of the most remarkable feats in modern sailing history: his solo circumnavigation of the globe in 1966–67. Published in 1968 as the first American edition, this 269-page memoir is both an inspiring personal journey and a gripping adventure narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eAt the age of 65, Chichester defied convention and physical odds to sail single-handedly around the world in his 53-foot ketch, \u003cem data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eGipsy Moth IV\u003c\/em\u003e. Departing from Plymouth, England, he followed the clipper ship route, stopping only once in Sydney, Australia. His voyage, covering nearly 30,000 miles and lasting nine months and one day, was hailed as a monumental achievement in sailing and human endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eThis book takes readers deep into the solitude, beauty, and perils of the open ocean. Chichester’s writing combines technical insight with poetic observation—describing towering waves, navigational challenges, stormy nights, and moments of personal revelation. Beyond the physical demands of the journey, he reflects on fear, determination, and the unrelenting push of human spirit against nature’s vastness.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eNot merely a log of coordinates and weather conditions, \u003cem data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eGipsy Moth Circles the World\u003c\/em\u003e is enriched by Chichester’s philosophical insights, dry wit, and humility. He recounts both triumphs and near disasters with honesty, inviting readers into the mind of a man alone at sea, driven by purpose and a love for the unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eThe book also offers a vivid portrait of the \u003cem data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003eGipsy Moth IV\u003c\/em\u003e herself—an elegant but temperamental vessel that became both companion and adversary. With maps, photographs, and detailed accounts, this volume stands as both a practical resource for sailing enthusiasts and an enduring testament to adventure, courage, and the relentless pursuit of a dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003eIdeal for readers interested in maritime history, solo travel, and human resilience, \u003cem data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003eGipsy Moth Circles the World\u003c\/em\u003e remains a cornerstone of modern adventure literature and an inspiring chronicle of what it means to truly challenge one’s limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003eFirst American edition of Sir Francis Chichester’s legendary sailing memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003eChronicles his 1966–67 solo circumnavigation aboard \u003cem data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003eGipsy Moth IV\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003eA blend of technical sailing detail and introspective adventure writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003eOffers firsthand insight into navigation, solitude, and resilience at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003eIncludes maps, photographs, and a detailed route of his historic voyage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3239\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3239\"\u003eCelebrates human determination and the pursuit of personal challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3304\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3304\"\u003eA foundational work in maritime and solo adventure literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3374\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3374\"\u003ePerfect for sailors, travelers, and fans of true endurance stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621310398707,"sku":null,"price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2922\/2643\/files\/0551014e-IMG_5894-scaled.jpg?v=1790941577","url":"https:\/\/collegestreetbook.in\/products\/gipsy-moth-circles-the-world","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}