The Guard Ship

Based upon naval tradition, The Festival has a Guard Ship each year, always a Second Life Coast Guard (SLCG) Sentinel class Fast Response Cutter (FRC).

In previous years we have been honoured to host the flagship, the FRC Sanstrom Laxness, which took time from its busy duties to be with us and represent the SLCG fleet.

This year the brand new FRC Mandy Carthage Leeks, which serves with the SLCG Sail Training Centre, will be our Guard Ship - a fitting and pleasing choice given the late Commandant's connections with the Festival (see more on the page about the Mandy Carthage Leeks Tower)

The Mandy Carthage Leeks will be moored off the Hrosskell Eastern Channel

[Above] FRC Sanstrom Laxness in 2025 : [Below] FRC Mandy Carthage Leeks