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16/05/2007 -- Avon Inflatables, the UK’s leading RIB and inflatables manufacturer and a technical partner for the Gipsy Moth IV project will be joining in the welcome celebrations for the Gipsy Moth IV when she returns to Queen Anne’s Battery Marina, Plymouth on 28th May 2007 – 40 years to the day since Sir Francis Chichester returned from his record breaking voyage.

Avon’s luxurious four-stroke 490 Seasport De Luxe RIB has been selected to meet the Gipsy Moth IV and return the skipper to shore at 1500 hrs to be officially welcomed back by Giles Chichester MEP, son of Sir Francis Chichester, and the Lord Mayor of Plymouth. Avon’s inboard RIB will also be utilised as a spectator vessel for anyone wishing to view Gipsy Moth’s arrival from the water.

Avon 490 Inboard

Avon’s inspired roadster is the epitome of the company’s tradition and passion. The stylish, original design coupled with unrivalled performance makes the Seasport De Luxe range perfect for satisfying the needs of owners and is the perfect craft to return the skipper of the Gipsy Moth IV in style. The success of the entire Seasport range has been spectacular, and the 490 De Luxe’s in-line Volvo 2400cc 5-cylinder diesel inboard engine gives it added performance and efficiency.

Gipsy Moth IV is currently in the final stage of her epic voyage around the globe and returns to Queen Anne’s Battery Marina on 28th May 2007. For further information about Gipsy Moth IV visit www.gipsymoth.org

For further information about Avon Inflatables, visit www.avonmarine.com

Source: Avon Inflatables