SAILOR’S LOG: Living on Windy

The following article about living on Windy was provided by Angela, one of our crew. Originally from Mobile, AL, Angela spent last summer working and living on Windy, and she’ll be back again for 2012! —- Most people are very surprised to learn that there are several crewmembers that live onboard the Windy. “Doesn’t the … Continue reading »

IN THE NEWS: War of 1812 Celebration

Check out this slideshow from the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans!  (Provided by Albany Times Union.) Navy Pier will host its own US Navy War of 1812 event this August.

IN THE NEWS: Billy Campbell, of AMC’s ‘The Killing,’ Enjoys Sailing Tall Ships

The New York Times recently published an interview with Billy Campbell about his real job – tall ship sailing! Says Campbell: “Aside from what it teaches you, there is simply the indescribable degree of peace that can be achieved on a sailing vessel at sea. I guess a combination of hard work and the seemingly … Continue reading »

Windy at Chicago Maritime Festival!

Last Saturday, Windy joined in for the Chicago Maritime Festival!  With shanty sings, performances, lectures, and discussion, the festival became a lively celebration of the maritime tradition of Chicago and the Great Lakes. As part of the festival’s programming, a group of Windy’s historical interpreters presented a sneak peek of a new sail to debut … Continue reading »

IN THE NEWS: Tall ship Eagle heads back to the open sea

Check out this article from the Baltimore Sun! http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-02-08/news/bs-md-coast-guard-eagle-20120202_1_tall-ship-training-vessel-horst-wessel More about the US Coast Guard’s Tall Ship Eagle: http://www.cga.edu/eagle.aspx?id=360

IN THE NEWS: Tall ship for disabled confirmed for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant

“The tall ship Tenacious, which was designed and built to be sailed by a mixed crew of able-bodied and disabled people including wheelchair users, will take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on Sunday 3rd June to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.” Check out the full article: http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tall-ship-for-disabled-confirmed-for-queens-diamond-jubilee-pageant/ More about Tall Ship Tenacious: http://www.jst.org.uk/tenacious.aspx