65 years of griffin of Ueckermünde: Anniversary calendar now available!

65 years of griffin of Ueckermünde: Anniversary calendar now available!

Ueckermünde, Deutschland - The youth sailing yacht "Greif of Ueckermünde" celebrates a very special anniversary. On July 2, 2025, the traditional ship celebrates an impressive 65 years on the waves of the Stettiner Haff. On the occasion of this monument, a unique anniversary calendar was published, which is now available in the Ueckermünde tourist information. The calendar, designed in the appealing A3 landscape format, offers impressive images of the "griffin" on twelve pages, which impressively document the maritime history of the region and give a nice insight into the sailing adventure of the past few years. It is published in a limited edition and ranges from July 2025 to December 2026.

a maritime landmark

The "Greif" was originally built under the name SSS "always ready" and has established itself not only as a sailing container, but also as a regular part of youth work. The district of Vorpommern-Greifswald is the proud owner of this historic yacht, which is operated by a committed support association. The "griffin" acts as a floating classroom that gives young people the opportunity to experience sailing and the associated experiences up close Uecker-randow

The Maritime Spirit and its rituals

What makes the "griffin" in addition to a remarkable ship are the rituals and traditions that are closely linked to seafaring. These customs, which have developed over centuries, help to strengthen the feeling of security and the success of the seafarers. They also promote the sense of community on board. A particularly well -known ritual is the baptism of the ship, in which a bottle of champagne is smashed on the bow. This aims to ensure happiness and security for the ship and its crew.

In addition, there is the equator baptism, the seafarers, which cross the equator for the first time, is taking up in a special group. The newcomers have to take some exams in order to be recognized as experienced seafarers. But also traditions such as setting the first sail, often associated with celebrations, or the superstition that whistle brings misfortune on board, are part of the maritime life Manöchlhicke .

A look into the future

The "Greif" is not just a traditional ship, but a lively piece of history that still introduces young people to maritime culture today. The possibility of sailing on the Szczecin Haff and experiencing nature up close is a valuable experience. If you can get enthusiastic about this trip, you have the chance to acquire a piece of the calendar and thus become part of this living story.

For more information about the "Greif of Ueckermünde", visit the official page Greif von Ueckermünde . Look at the calendar, grab a place on board and experience the fascination of seafaring!