Antwerp Flyer

Go to bookings and prices Antwerp Flyer is an aluminium seagoing sail yacht with a length of 27.5 m and launched in 1991. It has all the good qualities of a sail yacht. She sails beautifully close to the wind; she is fast and behaves very seaworthy, even in rough circumstances. The ship sailed the Tall Ships Races many times and she also made trips to Spitsbergen. Everything is on board done by manpower.

Accommodation

Antwerp Flyer is equipped with 21 sleeping berths. There are 4 independent cabins with 1 double and 1 single bed, all with shower and toilet. The crew sleeps in two other cabins. There is a spacious comfortable sitting area, with a large table for 14 persons. The saloon is equipped with a screen for a monitor with video device. The ship is equipped with a professional kitchen with an electrical oven, a microwave, and even a deep-frying pan to bake French fries! There is also central heating on board.
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Specifications

Shipping type: Bm Sloop
Homeport: Antwerp
Date built: 1991
Crew: 6
Capacity: 21 pers.
Length: 27.5 m
Beam: 6.4 m
Draught: 3.0 m
Sail: 350 m2

History

Antwerp Flyer is an aluminum seagoing sail yacht with a length of 27.5 m launched in 1991. The naval architect is Ed. Dubois (UK) and the hull was constructed by Chantiers Navals de Biot (France). The ship was finished in Belgium as far as the mast is concerned , by Witterwrongel Rigging (Blankenberge, Belgium) and regarding the inside timbering by Meys & Co (Willebroek, Belgium.
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News

NORTH SEA TALL SHIPS REGATTA WINNERS 2010

The prizes awarded were:

Class Prizes for the Regatta

Class A:
1st - Stad Amsterdam (Netherlands)
2nd - Eendracht (Netherlands)
3rd - Oosterschelde (Netherlands)

Class B:
1st - Tecla (Netherlands)
2nd - Maybe (UK)

Class C:
1st - Dar Szczecina (Poland)
2nd - Riyal (Netherlands)
3rd - Black Diamond of Durham (UK)

Class D:
1st - Lietuva (Lithuania)
2nd - Urania (Netherlands)
3rd - Endorfina (Poland)

Winner overall on corrected distance: Dar Szczecina (Poland)
Longest distance covered, 662nm: Lietuva (Lithuania)
Best Crew in Crew Parade: Pelican of London (UK)
Vessel with youngest average crew (22.4 yrs): Endorfina (Poland)
Vessel with most international crew (9 nationalities): Kaliakra (Bulgaria)
Vessel furthest from their home port: Shabab Oman (Oman)
Communications Prize: Stad Amsterdam (Netherlands)
STA Netherlands Trophy, awarded to a Dutch, non-Class A vessel that covered the longest distance: Riyal

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