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'Open Ship' - visit Tall Ship 'Eye of the Wind' in Cardiff
When: Saturday 26th September 2015 -> Sunday 27th September 2015 - 3.00 – 6.00 pm
Where: Cardiff Harbor
For 104 years already the traditional square rigger Eye of the Wind has crossed the oceans of this planet. Certified as a civil sail training vessel and registered in the home port Jersey, the seaworthy brig is sailing under the Red Ensign. After a two-week crossing of the Irish Sea from Oban (Scotland) via Liverpool (England), her crew is now about to set sail for Cardiff.
In Cardiff harbor you are invited to visit the brig, which has served as film setting for Hollywood productions on several occasions. During the open-ship events the crew will answer all questions about the ship and its history to guests and shiplovers. Visitors of all ages get the chance to acquire their unique and personalized “Tall Ship Diploma” on board. Admission is free, fun is guaranteed.
Please save the date for the “open-ship” events in Cardiff:
Saturday September 26: 3.00 – 6.00 pm.
Sunday September 27: 3.00 – 5.00 pm.
The mooring area will be announced in time.
Please send your inquiry to info@eyeofthewind.net
The Eye of the Wind – a unique sailing legend with a Royal past
The ship’s more distant history is well documented all the better. Built as a gaff schooner in 1911 the ship was first named Friedrich and used as a cargo vessel. After passing through several different proprietors, a change of name, beaching and a fire in the engine room the ship’s end seemed to be inevitable in 1970. Instead a British sailing enthusiast started to rig the ship anew. In 1976 the two-master with its new name Eye of the Wind was ready to sail the seas again.
On her first journey she sailed around the globe. In 1978 the Eye of the Wind had the honor of being the flagship for the renowned scientific expedition “Operation Drake”. HRH Charles, Prince of Wales himself steered the proud brig while he was patron of this almost two-year circumnavigation in the footsteps of the famous explorer and scientist Sir Francis Drake. Her imposing structure has also attracted the attention of the film industry. The Eye of the Wind has crossed the waters of film sets, featuring in several major Hollywood adventure films including „The Blue Lagoon“ and „White Squall“. Hollywood-stars like Brooke Shields and the Academy Award®-winners Tommy Lee Jones und Jeff Bridges were steering the ship.