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.

Flyer
Nation Netherlands
 United States
Launched1977
Racing career
SkippersConny van Rietschoten
Notable victories1977–78 Whitbread
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