Category Archives: Asian Yachting

Vega’s Humanitarian Mission statement

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

We on Vega believe that the development of remote communities can be achieved by a socially conscious group of people who make a commitment to develop and support human potential. Our efforts and achievements over the years are a clear … Continue reading →

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Round up of Humanitarian vessel Vega’s 2012 deliveries

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

Here is a very short round up of highlights from this years deliveries of donated educational and medical supplies. We measure our success by the number of communities we assist and the quality of that assistance. Working with remote communities … Continue reading →

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3.5 hour hike through jungle to deliver educational and medical supplies to isolated orphanage in East Timor

Posted on November 18, 2012 by

It was a 3.5 hour hike up a step mountain through dense jungle to deliver these supplies to an orphanage in East Timor.

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Images from Vega’s 2012 Mission of Mercy in East Timor

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

Here are a few images from our 2012 mission of Mercy in east timor I will be posting more from the other places we assist later today.

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Vega’s 2012 Mission of Mercy a big success

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

Here is a very short round up of highlights from this years deliveries of donated educational and medical supplies. We measure our success by the number of communities we assist and the quality of that assistance.  Working with remote communities … Continue reading →

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Vega preparing for the 2012 Boat Asia Boat Show

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Once again Vega will be featured at the great Singapore Boat Asia Boat Show held, as always, at the fantastic Marina at Keppel Bay. This major Lifestyle display is Asia’s oldest and largest. A not to be missed event for … Continue reading →

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Vega to be featured on Singapores top internet radio station

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

We just finished recording a long indepth interview with Singapores largest internet radio station In988 about Vega and her humanitarian work. The program will be a whole hour on Vega. My part is pre-recorded but Joanne Har, who has sailed … Continue reading →

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Boat Asia 2012 – 20 years of Asias top boating and lifestyle event

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

This link will take you to a great little info page they just posted. Looks like the 2012 will be the biggest Boat Asia ever. If you will be in Singapore between the 12 – 15 April be sure to … Continue reading →

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Please have a look at this page from one of our supporters Kurnia for Hope

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

This small charity in Malaysia is very active and targets programs where their funding will have the greatest impact. Vega is proud to have been chosen as one of those projects. Have a look at their evaluation of our results … Continue reading →

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Cooking gas explosion filmed on board yacht

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

I usually have more than enough to do trying to keep up with all that happens on board Vega. But, in this case I feel so strongly about the subject that I would like to share this excellent video with … Continue reading →

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