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A typical cruise itinerary ...
What can I expect on a sailing trip with the Eye of the Wind?
The Eye of the Wind is open all year round. travelling in the North Sea, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean, North Atlantic and the Caribbean. But as different as the sailing areas are, the individual Cruises but many Similarities with regard to the processes on board. Here we provide our (future) fellow travellers with a exemplary itinerary in texts and pictures.
First evening on board: arrival, getting to know each other, dinner together
The Embarkation usually begins at 7 p.m. with a welcome drink and a talk about the Dinner. You will first learn the regular crew and your fellow travellers. The tone on board is relaxed and friendly right from the start, and people generally talk to each other in a friendly manner. with "Du" and the first name to.
In the cosy Salonsin your air-conditioned Single or double cabin and you will immediately feel at home on the deck planks.
First day at sea: start of the cruise, safety briefing
A detailed Sailing and safety briefing through our competent Crew makes you familiar with the Ship quickly become familiar. You will recognise the Eye of the Wind as Seaworthy and reliable ship which has proven itself in all weather conditions. Of course you can participate in the daily sailing operations themselves - No prior knowledge is requiredand the Active participation is always on a voluntary basis. But even if you are not at the steering wheel yourself, but prefer to enjoy the trip on deck or in the cosy saloon the setting and trimming of the sails over the next few days will always be a fascinating spectacle from a bygone seafaring era.
Days and nights: first "training course", then swell, then shore leave
Most trips are organised in such a way that we are at sea during the day and spend the nights in the harbour or at a sheltered anchorage. spend. This does not apply to so-called transfer voyages, in which a route "from A to B" must be travelled within a specified period of time. With these Transfer voyages We usually spend several consecutive days at sea; harbour stops and shore leave are the exception rather than the rule. The Daily trip planning is clearly explained by the ship's command with the help of the nautical chart. The Functionality of the individual sails and lines is explained in short "theory units".
As a general rule, the Course of each daily stage and especially the choice of an accessible harbour or anchorage for the night is often decided by the captain on the same day based on the current wind and weather conditions and - whenever possible - of course also in consideration of your wishes. In this way you will experience the cruise as a Pleasant mix of active holidays, relaxation, adventure, sail training, enjoyment and nature. Which sails are set depends on the strength and direction of the wind. The decision on sail management and sail position changes almost daily.
Delicious surprises from the galley
Enduring sailing on the vast ocean is known to make you hungry, and hard-working sailors need a good snack - so you can look forward to the excellent galleywhich consistently receives the top score of 1.0 in our customer satisfaction surveys. Enjoy your time on board and let us spoil you.
From morning to night, our 'Smutje' (the ship's cook) will provide you with varied recipes from his galley cookery book surprise. Depending on the sailing area, local food and ingredients often end up in the cooking pot or on the plate.
Setting sail, staying on course: plenty of variety in everyday life on board
At sea you have Time for yourself and time to the ship as a place of rest where you can leave the flood of information and the hectic pace of everyday life behind you. Stress and hectic have no chance on the ocean. In harmony with the wind and the sea, everyday life on board Individual deceleration and the discovery of slowness promoted.
Make it easy for yourself in cloudy hours below deck in the comfortable Salon comfortably and browse through the extensive On-board library or in the DVD selection. A TV set with DVD player is available there. And of course there is always a mug of tea or coffee to warm you up.
A 100-year-old ship needs care
Wood, brass, canvas, ropes: these materials require regular care. In good weather, the free-watch period is used for Repair work utilised. These tasks are also performed by the members of our Regular crew carried out. Travelling guests are welcome to help, but this work is always done on a voluntary basis. In very rare cases, minor repair work on the ship is unavoidable or cannot be postponed. The Core crew endeavours to reduce the associated background noise generated by the working tools to a minimum.
End the day at the anchorage or on shore leave
Anchoring in a bathing bay with the opportunity for snorkelling and swimming, a Photo tour with the dinghy around the ship or a Exploring the harbour - This is what the evening programme can look like. Shore leave offer an exciting change from life on board. A delicious dinner and a good glass of wine from the on-board bar, perhaps even a view of the sunset, round off the day and whet your appetite for the next day of sailing. We hope that you will have discovered the Eye of the Wind as your personal "dream ship" after just a few days.
Farewell with a duffel bag full of memories
Our Crew endeavours to offer you A great holiday experience with varied and unforgettable sailing daysn to make it possible. We hope that you will leave with a collection of lasting impressions of the Crew, from Ship and say goodbye to their fellow travellers. The blue of the ocean, perhaps breathtaking Impressions of nature or a special Discovery on shore leave will hopefully remain a lasting memory for you. When planning your return journey by plane, train or bus, we will be happy to put you in touch with a reliable partner travel agency. contact us in good time.
Tips for skippers and licence candidates
All voyages on board the Eye of the Wind are suitable as Proof of experience for skippers and machinists on traditional ships in accordance with the regulations of the DSV (German Sailing Association) or the DMYV (German Motor Yacht Association) and in accordance with the Ordinance on the Acquisition of Sport Sea and Sport Ocean Vessel Licences and the Manning of Traditional Vessels (Sport Sea Vessel Licence Ordinance, SportSeeSchV of 1992 / 2010).
