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| − | Flying Carpet is a Waiheke charter vessel owned by the famous sailing family, the Rhodes. Skippered for some years by the conservation-minded Bernard Rhodes, the | + | Flying Carpet is a Waiheke charter vessel owned by the famous sailing family, the Rhodes. Skippered for some years by the conservation-minded Bernard Rhodes, the 11.5m catamaran was home to the family of four for four years. Bluewater sailing included a trip to Japan. |
| − | [http://www.flyingcarpet.co.nz/ Flying Carpet] has a twin-masted, stayless rig. | + | [http://www.flyingcarpet.co.nz/ Flying Carpet] has a twin-masted, stayless 'biplane' rig, built on traditional principles. She is licensed to carry 24 on a day trip or 9 overnight. |
| − | These days the boat is skippered by Bernard and | + | These days the boat is skippered by Bernard and Yachiyo's son Andrew Rhodes. |
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Latest revision as of 08:33, 30 September 2007
Flying Carpet is a Waiheke charter vessel owned by the famous sailing family, the Rhodes. Skippered for some years by the conservation-minded Bernard Rhodes, the 11.5m catamaran was home to the family of four for four years. Bluewater sailing included a trip to Japan.
Flying Carpet has a twin-masted, stayless 'biplane' rig, built on traditional principles. She is licensed to carry 24 on a day trip or 9 overnight.
These days the boat is skippered by Bernard and Yachiyo's son Andrew Rhodes.