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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 11.5m catamaran was home to the family of four for four years. Bluewater sailing included a trip to Japan. | 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 'biplane'rig. She is licensed to carry 24 on a day trip or 9 overnight. | + | [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 Yachio's son Andrew Rhodes. | These days the boat is skippered by Bernard and Yachio's son Andrew Rhodes. | ||
[[Category:Boats]] | [[Category:Boats]] | ||
Revision as of 08:32, 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 Yachio's son Andrew Rhodes.