It is a rope used to securely tie sails to the mast or yard of a sailing ship.

What does the workshop involve?

The workshop involves taking apart used ropes inside the sailing ship 'BLUE OCEAN mirai e' and re-braiding them into 'Loband' by hand.

When and where is it held?

It is held on May 30 (Sat) and May 31 (Sun), 2026, from 13:30 to 15:30 at the sailing ship 'BLUE OCEAN mirai e' docked at the Central Pier Terminal (Kamomeria) in Kobe Port.

Who can participate and what are the costs?

Participants must be elementary school age or older, and participation is free (elementary school children must be accompanied by a guardian). Each day, the first 20 people to make a reservation can participate.

Who are the co-organizers?

The co-organizers are 'Zeri Japan', a non-profit organization that owns and operates the sailing ship 'BLUE OCEAN mirai e', and 'Felissimo Co., Ltd.'s 'Funebu™' which conducts various activities.

Felissimo's 'Ship Club' and Sailing Ship 'BLUE OCEAN MIRAIE' Host 'Roband' Workshop at Kobe Port

Published May 26, 2026 2:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 7:26 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Felissimo's 'Ship Club' will co-host a workshop on creating 'Roband,' a sustainable rope component, using the sailing ship 'BLUE OCEAN MIRAIE' at Kobe Port on May 30th and 31st.

Workshop Overview: Creating 'Roband'

Felissimo's 'Ship Club,' part of its corporate 'Club Activity' initiatives, is collaborating with the non-profit organization ZERI Japan to host a workshop on the sailing ship 'BLUE OCEAN MIRAIE' on May 30 (Sat) and May 31 (Sun), 2026. Participants will hand-make 'Robands'—essential rigging components used to secure sails to masts and yards—by upcycling retired ropes.

### Event Details - Date and Time: May 30 (Sat) and May 31 (Sun), 2026, from 13:30 to 15:30 each day - Venue: Aboard the 'BLUE OCEAN MIRAIE' docked at the Kobe Port Nakatottei Central Terminal (Kamome-ria) - Participation Fee: Free - Capacity: 20 people each day (first-come, first-served basis) - Eligibility: Elementary school students and older (elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian) - Application: Advance registration required

'BLUE OCEAN MIRAIE' is a rare training sailing ship in Japan that civilians can board and operate. This event aims to deepen participants' understanding of the maintenance and operation of sailing ships and marine environmental protection while learning basic rope work skills.

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Felissimo's 'Ship Club' and Sailing Ship 'BLUE OCEAN MIRAIE' Host 'Roband' Workshop at Kobe Port

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Workshop Overview: Creating 'Roband'

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