Monthly Archives: October 2011

Latest updates to Vega website now active

Have a look at our updated website and at the famous “Lists” of supplies we need for next years deliveries HERE

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Q&A with Shane Granger, master of the Historic Vessel Vega

These are a few of the most common questions I am ask about Vega and her work. They will be very helpful to those writing articles about our humanitarian work and the boat in general. Please feel free to quote from them. Continue reading

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The people behind Vega and her work

This short item provides background materials for the people behind Vega and her award winning humanitarian work. 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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Another link to Historic vessel Vega 2011 humanitarian delivery images.

Here is another link to the humanitarian vessel Vega images from their 2011 humanitarian delivery voyages. Continue reading

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Student supporter of Humanitarian Vessel Vega recognized by TV5 France’s largest TV network

I just discovered that a young French student who made a class project out of collecting educational supplies for us to deliver won an award in France for his efforts from TV5 Frances largest TV network. Have look at this … 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 few more images from our 2011 Mission of Mercy this time the small islands of Tuen, Nila, and Serua

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Humanitarian vessel Vega Mission Vega 2011 Historic Vessel Vega Tuen Island Who says sailing is always hard work on the Historic vessel Vega Jo on the hot springs beach at Nila H/V Vega aground while delivering educational and medical supplies … Continue reading

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Pictures from our 2011 missions

Here are a few pictures from this years delivery missions. This year we managed to deliver between 12 and 15 tons of medical, educational, and other supplies. With our battery bank failing at the start then our generator going out … Continue reading

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