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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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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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List of one off items needed by the communities we assist

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

This is a list of the one off items needed. They do not fit in any of the standard catagories so here they are. Here is the list of outstanding items that are one off or for specific community projects. … 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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New pictures just posted to the Vega FaceBook site

Posted on May 7, 2011 by

Just posted a load of new images to the Vega faceBook site Historic Vessel Vega. Have a look and let me know what you think.

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SEA Yachting Magazine recognizes Humanitarian Award for Vega

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

It is always a wonderful surprise when our modest efforts are recognized by others. We do work hard at gathering and delivering the educational and medical supplies that others need to do their jobs. For us they are the real … Continue reading →

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Great news for the Banda Islands High School

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

It is a little late to make a difference for this year , but next year the Banda Islands High School will be receiving some serious assistance from one of South East Asia’s most exclusive and prestigious private educational academies. … Continue reading →

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Vega to be a feature boat in this years Boat Asia

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

Well it is now official this year between the 12- 15 May, Singapore’s Boat Asia returns for its 19th edition and Vega has been invited to be one of the featured attractions. If this year is anything like last years … Continue reading →

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Vega wins an award for Humanitarian Assistance

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

This prestigious award presented by the Asia Pacific Laureate Foundation came as a complete surprise to us. We were not even aware we had been proposed for it. Meggi and I were given this award in recognition of  “Humanitarian Services … Continue reading →

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