The 1981–82 Whitbread Round the World Race was the third edition of the around-the-world sailing event
Whitbread Round the World Race. On 29 August 1981, 29 boats started out from Southampton for the
Whitbread Round the World Race.
The maxi yacht ''
Flyer II'' was designed by
Germán Frers
Germán Frers Sr. (born July 4, 1941) is an Argentinian naval architect known for designing racing yachts. He designed his first yacht in 1958 and has been involved in the design of more than 1000 yachts, including '' Kialoa V'' and '' Hyperion' ...
and built at the
W. Huisman shipyard in 1981 for skipper
Cornelius van Rietschoten. In an unusual feat, she won the race both on line honours and on handicap. Only 20 finished the race out of the 29 that started it.
Legs
Results
References
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The Ocean Race
Whitbread Round The World Race, 1981-82
Whitbread Round The World Race, 1981-82
1982 in New Zealand sport