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Tag Archives: Raffles Marina
Football Association of Singapore join the Vega Team
This is great news for all the small high schools we assist in Indonesia and East Timor. Thanks to an agreement between the Football Association of Singapore and Vega we will now be able to deliver professional football equipment far … Continue reading
Posted in Banda Islands, Boat Asia boat show, East Timor, Humanitarian Assistance, Raffles Marina, Singapore
Tagged Banda Islands, East Timor, FAS, H/V Vega, Historic Vessel Vega, humanitarian assistance, humanitarian vessel, Raffles Marina, Singapore, Singapore Football Association, Vega Newsletter
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Special thanks to our friends in Singapore
We would like to thank several of our company friends in Singapore without whom our work would simply not be possible. The private individuals who are such an important of making our work a success we do not mention to … Continue reading
Posted in Banda Islands, Boat Asia boat show, classic sail boats, East Timor, Humanitarian Assistance, jacht, Lars Nerhus, Midwives Kits, Nerhus Boatyard, Norway, Ole Nerhus, Raffles Marina, rural Midwives, Singapore, Vega newsletter, wooden boats
Tagged Baltic trader, Banda Islands, East Timor, H/V Vega, Historic Vessel Vega, humanitarian assistance, humanitarian vessel, Jotun Paints, Midwives, Moduspec, Norway, Ola H. Nerhus, Raffles Marina, Restored Ships, Scandanavian Bunkering, Singapore, tall ship, Vega, Viking Life Rafts, Volunteer sailing crew
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Vega at Raffles in Singapore once again
Vega is now back in Singapore at our favorite marina – Raffles. Raffles has to be the finest marina in Singapore no matter what media hype the others put out. If you are in the area please feel free to … Continue reading
Posted in Boat Asia boat show, classic sail boats, Humanitarian Assistance, Lars Nerhus, Midwives Kits, Nerhus Boatyard, Norway, Ole Nerhus, Raffles Marina, Singapore, Uncategorized, Volunteer sailing crew, wooden boats
Tagged Baltic trader, H/V Vega, Hardanger jacht, historic sailing, Historic Vessel Vega, humanitarian assistance, humanitarian vessel, Ola H. Nerhus, Raffles Marina, Shane Granger, Singapore
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Vega back in Singapore at Raffles getting ready for the boat show
Well 2 days ago we arrived back in Singapore, went straight to our favorite marina there Raffles. The sail down from Langkawi was fun but a bit more wind would have been helpful. Along the way we stopped in Penang … Continue reading
Posted in Banda Islands, Boat Asia boat show, Capt. Marty, classic sail boats, East Timor, Fashion Shoot Locations, Humanitarian Assistance, International regatta, John Heng, Lars Nerhus, Midwives Kits, Norwegian, Ole Nerhus, Raffles Marina, sailing, Sailing Photographer, Singapore, Thailand sailing, wooden boats
Tagged Boat Asia Boat show, Raffles Marina, Singapore Ambassadors Cup
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Why no news these days?
Just to let all our friends know why there is no news these days. We are out sailing and having a bit of fun playing with the toy. Will be back at the slog keeping you informed of all our … Continue reading
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A case of cyber beers to Tim Stats volunteer Vegabond from Singapore to Langkawi
Tim Stats, who is an architect in his other life, joined us in Singapore through all the fun of the Singapore Ambassadors Cup and the Raja Muda International Regatta up to Langkawi. Some how Tim was roped into doing leather … Continue reading
Posted in classic sail boats, H/V Vega, Historic Vessel Vega, Historical Ships, Humanitarian, Ketch, Raffles Marina, Restored Ships, Sailboats, Sailing Ships, Shane Granger, Ships, Singapore, Top Sail Ketch, Vega, historic sailing, Uncategorized, Volunteer sailing crew, wooden boats
Tagged Baltic trader, East Timor, H/V Vega, Hardanger jacht, historic, Historic vessel, Historic Vessel Vega, humanitarian assistance, Raffles Marina, Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Singapore Ambassadors Cup, Tim Stats, Volunteer sailing crew
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Be sure not to miss the 2011 Royal Langkawi International Regatta
Royal Langkawi International Regatta runs between the 11th and 15 of January 2011. This is one of the regions most scenic regattas where the racing is exciting and the courses unforgettable. The Historic Vessel Vega will be there for sure … Continue reading
Posted in classic sail boats, H/V Vega, Historic Vessel Vega, Historical Ships, Humanitarian, Ketch, Raffles Marina, Restored Ships, Sailboats, Sailing Ships, Shane Granger, Ships, Singapore, Top Sail Ketch, Vega, historic sailing, jacht, Royal Langkawi International Regatta, sailing, Volunteer sailing crew, wooden boats
Tagged H/V Vega, Historic Vessel Vega, Historical Ships, Humanitarian, International regatta, Ketch, Langkawi, Raffles Marina, Regatta, Restored Ships, Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Sailboats, Sailing Ships, Shane Granger, Ships, Singapore, Top Sail Ketch, Vega
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Beware of the famous Star to Steer bye
Steering by the stars at night is one of a sailors oldest tricks. You pick an easily identified star more or less directly in front of the boat and head for it. You align it with a stay, shroud, or … Continue reading
Posted in classic sail boats, H/V Vega, Historic Vessel Vega, Historical Ships, Humanitarian, Ketch, Raffles Marina, Restored Ships, Sailboats, Sailing Ships, Shane Granger, Ships, Singapore, Top Sail Ketch, Vega, historic sailing, jacht, sailing, Volunteer sailing crew, wooden boats
Tagged H/V Vega, Historic Vessel Vega, Historical Ships, Humanitarian, Ketch, Raffles Marina, Restored Ships, Sailboats, Sailing Ships, Shane Granger, Ships, Singapore, Top Sail Ketch, Vega
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Making you boats engine last longer
Here are a few tricks to extend the life of any engine. The number one cause of most early engine failures can be traced back to skipping oil changes, using poor quality oil, and not changing oil filters often enough … Continue reading
Posted in classic sail boats, H/V Vega, Historic Vessel Vega, Historical Ships, Humanitarian, Ketch, Raffles Marina, Restored Ships, Sailboats, Sailing Ships, Shane Granger, Ships, Singapore, Top Sail Ketch, Vega, historic sailing, jacht, sailing, Volunteer sailing crew, wooden boats
Tagged boat engines, H/V Vega, Historic Vessel Vega, Historical Ships, Humanitarian, Ketch, Raffles Marina, Restored Ships, Sailboats, Sailing Ships, Shane Granger, Ships, Singapore, Top Sail Ketch, Vega
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Rubbish in Paradise
We truly do not realize how much un-necessary waste is generated by what passes for civilization until we see it effects come crashing down on a pristine environment all in one go. We came to dread the weekly Banda ferry … Continue reading
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Tagged Banda Islands, H/V Vega, Historic Vessel Vega, Historical Ships, Humanitarian, humanitarian assistance, Ketch, Raffles Marina, Restored Ships, Sailboats, Sailing Ships, Shane Granger, Ships, Singapore, Top Sail Ketch, Vega
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