Flyer (yacht)
Flyer (also known as Alaska Eagle 1981–2013) is a 20-metre (65 ft) one-off aluminium ocean racing ketch designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Jachtwerf W. Huisman. She won the 1977–78 Whitbread Round the World Race skippered by Conny van Rietschoten.
Nation | Netherlands United States |
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Launched | 1977 |
Racing career | |
Skippers | Conny van Rietschoten |
Notable victories | 1977–78 Whitbread |
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