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Special Thanks to Leo Nagtegaal for his continued support of Vega and her Missions of Mercy

A very special thanks to Leo Nagtegaal founder of Moduspec one of the Lloyds Register Group for his continued support of Vega and her yearly Missions of Mercy. Over the past few years Leo’s on going support has made possible … Continue reading

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Vega’s Image portfolio for the delivery season 2012

This is the URL link to Vega’s high rez Image portfolio for the delivery season 2012. All images are 300 dpi in Adobe RGB color balanced for offset printing. Continue reading

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Her vacation was a mission of mercy aboard a 120-year-old historic vessel

For most of us vacation is a time for multi stared resorts, exotic beaches, dancing the night away and being pampered as we lounge about rubbing in the suntan lotion and downing well iced drinks. But for some like Singaporean Joanne Har last years vacation was a time for adventures at sea and unselfish service to humanity. Continue reading

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Vega to be featured on Singapores top internet radio station

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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The Historic Vessel Vega Humanitarian Awards

Each year on behalf of the people, organizations, and communities we assist the Historic Vessel Vega recognizes and awards outstanding groups, companies, and individuals who have saved, improved or enriched the lives of others or society as a whole, through personal self sacrifice, selfless service, or ‘hands on’ charitable work. Continue reading

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The 2011 Vega Humanitarian Awards

The Vega Awards Every community has humanitarian heroes – exceptional people, clubs, and companies who are willing and able to assist others less fortunate than they are. They donate money, they give time, and they give of themselves. Often, this … Continue reading

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A picture of where H/ V Vega was built in 1891 – 92

Here is a picture of the  boat yard and sheds where Vega was built at Olve, Hardanger, in Norway. The bigger shed on the right is where she started life in the winter of 1891-92. The boat yard is still … Continue reading

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