What can I expect on a sailing trip with the Eye of the Wind?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In most cases, embarkation<\/strong> begins at 7 p.m. with a welcome drink and dinner<\/strong>. This gives you the opportunity to get to know the regular crew<\/a> and your fellow passengers. From the outset, the atmosphere on board is relaxed and friendly, and people usually address each other informally by their first names<\/strong>. Most trips are planned so that we are at sea during the day and spend the nights in port or at a sheltered anchorage<\/strong>. This does not apply to so-called transfer trips, where a distance \u2018from A to B\u2019 must be covered within a specified period of time. On these transfer trips<\/strong>, we usually spend several days at sea in a row; port stops and shore leave are then rather the exception. As a general rule, the captain often decides on the course of each day's leg<\/strong> and, in particular, the choice of an accessible harbour or anchorage for the night on the same day, based on the current wind and weather conditions<\/strong> and, whenever possible, taking your wishes into account<\/strong>. This way, you will experience the trip as a pleasant mix of active holiday, relaxation, adventure, sail training, enjoyment and nature<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When the skies are cloudy, simply make yourself comfortable below deck<\/strong> in the cosy saloon<\/a> and browse through the extensive on-board library<\/strong> or DVD selection. A television with DVD player is available there. And, of course, a cup of tea or coffee is always available to warm you up.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n Was erwartet mich bei einer Segelreise mit der Eye of the Wind? Das ganze Jahr hindurch ist die Eye of the Wind auf der Nord- und Ostsee, im Mittelmeer, auf dem Nordatlantik und in der Karibik unterwegs. Doch so unterschiedlich die Segelreviere auch sind, so haben die einzelnen T\u00f6rns doch viele Gemeinsamkeiten hinsichtlich der Abl\u00e4ufe […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3567,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[50],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3566","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-segel-wissen"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Throughout the year, the Eye of the Wind travelling in the North Sea, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean, North Atlantic and the Caribbean<\/strong>. But as different as the sailing areas are, the individual Cruises<\/strong> but many Similarities with regard to the processes on board<\/strong>. Here we provide our (future) fellow travellers with a exemplary itinerary<\/strong> in texts and pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFirst steps on board: arrival, getting to know each other, dinner together<\/h2>\n\n\n
You will immediately feel at home in the cozy salons<\/a>, in your air-conditioned single or double cabin<\/a>, and on the deck.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/eyeofthewind.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5873-Ingolf-Schaefer_edited-scaled.jpg\")
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<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\nFirst day at sea: start of the trip, safety briefing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Our expert crew<\/a> will give you a detailed sailing and safety briefing<\/strong> to help you quickly familiarise yourself with the ship<\/a>.
You will come to know the Eye of the Wind as a seaworthy and reliable ship<\/strong> that has proven itself in all weather conditions.
Of course, you are welcome to participate in the daily sailing activities yourself \u2013 no previous experience is required<\/strong>, and active participation is always voluntary<\/strong>. But even if you prefer to enjoy the voyage on deck or in the cosy saloon<\/strong> rather than at the helm, setting and trimming the sails over the next few days will be a fascinating spectacle from a bygone era of seafaring.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nDays and nights: a bit of \"sail training\", nature, and shore leave<\/h2>\n\n\n
The daily trip plan<\/strong> is clearly explained by the ship's command with the aid of the nautical chart. The functioning of the sails and ropes<\/strong> is also explained in short \u2018theory units\u2019.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/eyeofthewind.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC0126.jpg\")
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Which sails are set depends on the force and direction of the wind. The decision on sail management and sail position changes almost daily.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/eyeofthewind.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC0039.jpg\")
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<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\nDelicious surprises from the galley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sailing long distances on the open ocean makes you hungry, and hard-working sailors need good nourishment \u2013 so you can look forward to the excellent cuisine on board<\/strong>, which consistently receives the top rating in our customer satisfaction surveys. Enjoy your time on board<\/strong> and let yourself be pampered.
\n\nFrom morning to night, our \u201cSmutje\u201d (the ship's cook) will surprise you with varied recipes from his galley cookbook<\/strong>. Depending on the sailing area, local foods and ingredients often find their way into the cooking pot or onto your plate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSetting sail, staying on course: plenty of variety in everyday life on board<\/h2>\n\n\n
At sea, you will have time for yourself<\/strong> and time to get to know the ship as a place of tranquillity<\/strong> where you can leave behind the flood of information and the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Stress and hecticness have no chance to unfold on the ocean.<\/strong> In harmony with the wind and the sea, everyday life on board encourages individual deceleration and the discovery of slowness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/eyeofthewind.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC03761-1.jpg\")
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<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\nA 100-year-old ship needs care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Wood, brass, canvas, ropes: these materials require regular care. In good weather, the free-watch period is used for Repair work<\/strong> utilised. These tasks are performed by the members of our Regular crew<\/a> 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 associated noise generated by the work tools is kept to a minimum.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
End the day at the anchorage or on shore leave<\/h2>\n\n\n
Anchoring in a bathing bay<\/strong> with opportunities for snorkelling and swimming, a photo tour with the dinghy<\/strong> around the ship or an exploratory tour of the harbour<\/strong> \u2013 this is what the evening programme could look like. Shore excursions<\/strong> 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 after just a few days, you will have discovered the Eye of the Wind as your personal \u2018dream ship\u2019.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/eyeofthewind.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC0519-1.jpg\")
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<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\nFarewell with a duffel bag full of memories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Our crew<\/a> is committed to providing you with a wonderful holiday experience with varied and unforgettable sailing days<\/strong>. We hope that you will leave with lasting impressions of the crew, the ship<\/a> and your fellow travellers.
The blue of the ocean, perhaps breathtaking natural impressions<\/strong> or a special discovery during shore leave<\/strong> will hopefully remain in your memory for a long time to come.
When planning your return journey by plane, train or bus, we will be happy to refer you to a reliable partner travel agency \u2013 please contact us<\/a> in good time.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n