Royal Huisman has marked 50 years since Conny van Rietschoten ordered Flyer, a yacht closely linked to the shipyard’s sailing heritage.
Royal Huisman has marked 50 years of Flyer, recalling Conny van Rietschoten’s order for the Whitbread yacht that became part of the yard’s sailing heritage.
The story highlights the long-term importance of performance sailing yachts in Royal Huisman’s identity and the continuing value of historic yacht projects in a modern superyacht context.
This Superyacht Guide item is an original editorial summary based on the official Royal Huisman update.
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