ponapay
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on what would be fun. But is it worth while? Chichester hated the boat and found her very unsuitable for the task and was delighted to get rid of her.
Do we really need to spend good money that could be spent in training others in more suitable boats ith much more beneficial effect.
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jamesjermain
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I believe the answer to that is yes - I have to or I wouldn't be involved.
One cannot let the head rule the heart at all times and in all ways. We could simply charter a modern boat to sail round the world for less - and do the trip in far greater comfort. However, Gypsy Moth is a famous boat which achieved a remarkable feet. If something like this is not done, she will not survive and that would be a great loss to the nation.
After the new circumnavigation, it is the earnest hope of YM that she will become available for all sorts of charter, training and flag flying activities which will add hard headed justification to what is, it must be admitted, a rather romantic, but nonetheless important idea.
JJ
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ponapay
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As I said I don't like pouring cold water and would be happy to see the project go ahead.
How will a large boat with limited capacity for crew be able to wash its face financially in the long run? It is all very laudable and has lot of romanticism in the idea. My main concern is the long term finance, it would be awful to see her again in a few years back in the same state, unloved and unkempt.
As said by another she was built for one trip and even then was heavily criticised by her owner on that trip.
Why not design, build and sail another boat with the same aims that would be more suitable for the task and call her 'Sir Francis Chichester'
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AdamH
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I know what you mean (I've read the book, too) but this is a boat that has a pedigree and forms part of our maritime heritige. Cold water, grim conditions or no, I would still love to sail in her!
Adam H
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