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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

TALOFA SAILS WITH THE CHILDREN OF CASA HOGAR

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

On Feb. 15th Talofa took 22 orphans for a sail on board Talofa. Captain Cactus and I wanted to share our ship and this amazing enviornment with them. The boys were trully delightful, well mannered and trully happy to be on board. We always have the kids interact with us by hauling lines, steering the ship and feeling apart of the crew. A hardy lunch of Hot dogs and juice were served before heading back.

Captain Cactus showing how!!

Captain Cactus showing how!!

Everyone saw whales!!!!!!  A BEAUTIFUL FLUKE.....

Everyone saw whales!!!!!! A BEAUTIFUL FLUKE.....MORE PHOTOS ON: http://sabrinalearphotography.smugmug.com/GivingBack

Lots of kids onboard

Lots of kids onboard

Tour Volunteer, Nacho Ramos, explaining the history of the area to the kids

Tour Volunteer, Nacho Ramos, explaining the history of the area to the kids

LOS CABOS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION SAIL ONBOARD TALOFA

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

Talofa hosted a wonderful event for the children under care with the Los Cabos Children’s Foundation. Please see their website www.loscaboschildren.org.

Captain Cactus and I thoroughly ejoy having kids off all ages on board TALOFA. We know how much the children will enjoy this adventure because we have had thousands on board our ship. But these children are special. They are receiving needed medical care from Los Cabos Children’s Foundation. Not one of the kids had been on a ship nor on the ocean before. They look back at where they live on land and begin seeing a bigger picture. These children speak only Spanish so it is lucky to have our volunteer Tour Guide, Nacho, onboard to tell the many stories of the ship and of this area.