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Sight & Light - Oyster World Rally

RICHARD HACKETT • Jan 20, 2022

Sea Mercy & Oyster World Rally Sight & Light Program


10 years ago, Oyster Yachts approached Sea Mercy with the question of how Sea Mercy could help their World Rally members to 'Sail with a greater purpose' during their circumnavigation of the world? Not just in the South Pacific, but at every stop and anchorage. Our Sight & Light program was a perfect fit and the past World Rally since then, their members have carried Sea Mercy's Sight & Light Kits to every country stop around the world.


At every stop they have an opportunity to give a student the ability to see the chalkboard in school, a fisherman the ability to see to tie his line to a hook, an artisan to once again see to paint, or a member of a church to once again read their Bible. What we might take for granted, is a modern day miracle just waiting for them to make happen at every stop. What is even more amazing is that they don't have to be an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist to deliver these miracles. Sea Mercy's free eye testing and evaluation program is easy to administer and anyone can learn to be an Eye Care Program Director (aka miracle worker).


There are no long treatment regimes, shipping delays, or side effects with this incredible program. Within 5 minutes, members will have tested, prescribed and provided each patient with the correct pair of near-sighted or long-sighted glasses for them to use. As a Eye Care program director, it is hard to explain or measure the personal reward received as you watch the tears of joy and amazement, followed by hugs, smiles and handshakes as each person looks upon distant sights they have never seen or letters on a page that they have not been able to read for decades.


Because they are not doing any surgeries, prescribing any medicines, or charging any fees for the glasses or for their services, local governments are quick to embrace the eye care program for their "at risk" communities. With permission, they can setup an eye care testing event in schools, clinics, churches, government buildings, community centers, or whatever creative location they decide upon that meets the testing criteria. It is simple, fun and an incredible way to build immediate and lasting relationships at every stop they make during their Oyster World Rally.


If you're looking for a way to make a difference and develop life changing friendships wherever you sail, consider adding a Sea Mercy Sight and/or Light Kit to your vessel. Follow the below button to learn more.


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