The story of the 150-tonne brigantine “Eye of the Wind” during its two year voyage to commemorate the. 400th anniversary of Drake’s voyage

The plan was to give young people from 27 countries the opportunity to experience the thrill of adventure and discovery

In this book, one young explorer from each of the 9 three month phases describes what operation Drake meant to them

The voyage took place between 1978 & 1980

This was followed in 1984 by Operation Raleigh