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Gipsy Moth and Michael Perham star at ECBS
01 Aug 2007
BOAT SHOW: Gipsy Moth IV and Michael Perham are the latest feature attractions to be named for Whyte and Mackay’s December maritime event at Earls Court.
Perham: needs over £1m to become the youngest person to sail around the world
The historic yacht will be a central attraction for the duration of the nine day event and several lucky winners will be given an opportunity to sail on her.
Gipsy Moth IV completed her second circumnavigation and docked in Portsmouth on May 28, 2007, exactly 40 years to the day she completed her first. She was welcomed home by Giles Chichester, son of Sir Francis.
Michael Perham became the youngest man to sail the Atlantic solo aged 14 earlier this year. He and his father Peter are raising funds for Perham Junior’s quest to become the youngest person to sail around the world.
They reckon he’ll need more than £1m to buy a larger boat, the proper equipment, the proper support team and train to tackle this record when he’s 16.
