Sight by Sail
Sight by Sail is a program Historic Vessel Vega began over 10 years ago to bring simple reading glasses to the islands we assist.
Captains Log
Vega sails to the Anambas Islands, Indonesia
Like I said in a recent post we are now out making deliveries of donated educational and medical supplies to some of the remote islands we assist. After all the COVID mess it feels as if we are starting all over again. This little film is from our recent voyage from Batam to the Anambas Islands. Hope you enjoy it. There will be more in the next few days – if the signal lasts – as we begin making those deliveries.
Red Sails in the Sunset
Historic Vessel Vega sailing into the sunset.
Music: Red Sails In The Sunset · Nat King Cole.
Video: Fadly · Pulau Medang.
Setting up Shrouds with Dead Eyes and Lanyards
Dead eyes and lanyards are still entirely practical today. We use them on Historic Vessel Vega because they are resilient, easy on the spars and rigging, and their elasticity is quite noticeable. They give under sudden strains and bad weather, and in times of stress (God forbid!) are quickly cut away.
Replacing topside planks
We have been quite busy these past weeks getting Vega ready to restart her deliveries this year.
Asia-Pacific Boating
Asia-Pacific Boating – find out more about historic vessel Vega’s annual humanitarian missions – and help with their work
The rewards of Success
The work of Vega 1892 is based on a simple philosophy. When people are healthy and well educated they have a much better chance of solving problems by themselves
Cold Storage to Remote Health Posts
Thanks to supporters of Historic Vessel Vega two remote health posts will soon be able to cold store vaccines and other important medications in these rugged solar powered portable cold boxes.
Windsong
A Great Tale of Adventure
Book Review by BOOKSVILLE
Saturday, July 04, 2020
Historic Vessel Vega
Welcome to our May update.
The pandemic has us locked down, but so many small communities depend on us, we are doing everything possible to ensure when this is over both we and Vega are ready to begin delivering educational and medical supplies again. To keep you up to date with the latest developments here is our latest newsletter. We cherish your comments, often gleaning new exciting ideas from them and as always, feel free to share. Sharing spreads the word and makes it possible for us to help others.
