The final day of the student project 20 sailboats build brought out TV News cameras, highlighting the introduction of collegiate sailing to the Philippines for the cost of importing two Laser dinghies.
The Oz Goose has also initiated new sailing fleets in Albay, Davao, Cebu and we are currently assisting a new fleet in Mindoro built by volunteers.
National TV News on 10 College Sailboat build and launch in Butuan, Philippines
First the syndicated news outlets – the best parts were the student interviews I think – from members of the boat building team. Even our neighbours from home at the other end of the Philippines saw this!
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The Student Video captures the excitement of the Maritime College cadets
This one includes some sailing. The wind was fairly light but you can see that big sail on the Oz Goose keeps the boats moving even with 3 aboard.
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After 2 weeks we had 10 completed boats and another 10 boats made into flat packs for quick assembly. And only enough instructors to get 7 boats on the water.
You can see the facebook group here if you wish to contact them.
We found a use for the Campus Swimming Pool – video!
It is a big deep swimming pool for lifeboat drills and swimming training – you can see the lifeboat equipment .
It is even elevated making it perfect for sailing among the treetops alongside the road.
The Students are addicted to sailing on the ocean
Since building the fleet the sailors are totally addicted to sailing. The mealticket of seafaring has been changed into a deep love of the wind and sea – not to mention respect.
The students are so excited about sailing that many stay at college over the weekends to go sailing.
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All in all a fantastic experience with fantastic people.
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