We wanted to take a moment to thank the silent heroes that have allowed Sea Mercy to have the incredible success and impact on the people living on the remote islands of the South Pacific. Without your support and belief in our "Sailing with a greater purpose" concept since 2012, the thousands of remote island communities that we now serve would have little hope or resources available to them in their battle for a future.
We started as a single volunteer vessel in Tonga, and have grown to over 100 volunteer vessels that are now part of the Sea Mercy community. When there was no government vessel able or willing to help, you raised your hand and sent your yachts and Superyachts (your homes) into dangerous waters to help deliver emergency aid to the devastated remote island communities following Cyclone Ian (Tonga 2014), Pam (Vanuatu 2015), Winston (Fiji 2016), Harold (Vanuatu 2020) and Yasa (Fiji 2020) to name a few. Through our Floating Health Care Clinic programs you have delivered over 350 professional medical, dental and eye care volunteers, treated over 30,000 patients on some of the most remote island communities. Communities that do not have access to even basic health care services. You have given of your talents and time to help rebuild schools, homes, lives and futures when there was no one to help. When you could not participate personally, you gave financially to buy medicine, food, shelter, filters, desalination units, and tools and equipment for other members of our fleet to deliver. You’ve incorporated our Give Sight & Light program into your Regional & World Rally’s to make a difference wherever you sail. You are why the international yachting community is one of the most benevolent and respected communities in the world.
Thank you.
When things seem the darkest for the people living on the remote islands, you have always been there to help us bring hope and a future. You have sponsored thousands of reading and near-sighted glasses that have changed the lives of so many students and adults living on the remote islands. You have helped purchased emergency food, shelter and medical aid and donated portable desalination units. You even bought us a Landing Craft that has changed the face of our emergency response and recovery efforts, allowing us to deliver the lumber, roofing, drinking water and equipment needed to rebuild the lives of those living on the devastated islands. You have not only believed in, but you have invested in Sea Mercy’s vision.
Thank you.