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CALL TO TALOFANS…..

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

In these challenging times, we are asking from all of you who have sailed on board Talofa or know her some way, for your help. We ask that you give what money you can or volunteer time to our Maintenance Fund Program for Summer 2009.

TALOFA TALL SHIP

TALOFA TALL SHIP

In order to keep our historic sailing ship alive and well, maintenance is a top priority. Talofa needs new bottom paint. Fresh bottom paint must be applied every 1 to 2 years and is critical for keeping the wood healthy.

I hope all you TALOFANS can open your hearts again to Talofa….Small amounts add up so you can give what ever you can and be a part of the Famous TALL SHIP TALOFA Family…..

Contributions can be made here on Pay Pal. Just click “Donations”

Smooth sailing and Thank you,

Captain Cactus and Betsy

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LIGAMAC SCHOLARSHIP GIRLS WELCOME ONBOARD TALOFA TALL SHIP

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

ON MARCH 14, CAPTAIN CACTUS, BETSY AND CREW TOOK THE LIGAMAC SCHOLARSHIP GIRLS SAILING ON BOARD TALOFA. MOST OF THE GIRLS HADN’T BEEN ON A BOAT MUCH LESS A TALL SHIP! WE GAVE THEM OUR SAIL TRAINING PROGRAM WHERE EVERYONE TAKES A STATION AND LEARNS HOW TO SAIL OUR BEAUTIFUL SHIP. AS YOU CAN SEE, EVERYONE WAS VERY ENTHUSIASTIC AND PLEASED WHEN THEY RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AT THE END OF THE ARDUOUS SAIL.

Liga M.A.C. is a registered Mexican charitable organization that is made up of Mexican, American and Canadian members. They organize fundraising events in order to assist members of the San Jose del Cabo community. “Mano con mano” is a helping hand offered to a hand in need.

YOU CAN FIND OUT ALL THE WONDERFUL THINGS LIGAMAC DOES FOR THE SAN JOSE DEL CABO COMMUNITY ON THEIR WEBSITE

http://www.ligamac.com/

CREW LINDA TEACHING THE GIRLS

CREW LINDA TEACHING THE GIRLS

HAULING THE MAIN SAIL

HAULING THE MAIN SAIL

CAPTIAN CACTUS ADJUSTING THE MAINSAIL

CAPTIAN CACTUS ADJUSTING THE MAINSAIL

LEARNING THE ROPES,OOPS,I MEAN LINES.

LEARNING THE ROPES,OOPS,I MEAN LINES.

LIGAMAC VOLUNTEER AT -THE-HELM

LIGAMAC VOLUNTEER AT -THE-HELM

LIGAMAC SCHOLARSHIP GIRLS HARD AT WORK....

LIGAMAC SCHOLARSHIP GIRLS HARD AT WORK....

NOW WE'RE SAILING.....

NOW WE'RE SAILING.....

TIME TO FURL THE SAILS AND HEAD BACK TO PORT

TIME TO FURL THE SAILS AND HEAD BACK TO PORT

EACH GIRL RECEIVED A SAILING CERTIFICATE FOR A JOB WELL DONE!!

EACH GIRL RECEIVED A SAILING CERTIFICATE FOR A JOB WELL DONE!!

CAPTAIN CACTUS AND BETSY RECEIVING A GOOD SERVICE AWARD FROM LIGAMAC

CAPTAIN CACTUS AND BETSY RECEIVING A GOOD SERVICE AWARD FROM LIGAMAC

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