The last day of the 20 boat Oz Goose sailboat build brought out the cameras of the TV News as well as the student’s own view of introducing collegiate sailing into the Philippines for around the price of importing two Laser dinghies.
National TV News on 10 College Sailboat build and launch in Butuan, Philippines
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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!
This is the original video link for the Balangay Marina Sailing and yacht club launch. Please visit the PTV official Youtube site.
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.
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All in all a fantastic experience with fantastic people.
Contact the PHBYC Non Profit who organises these projects at very low cost
Find out more about the Oz Goose Sailing Dinghy