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The Amatasi Project: Connecting communities through the power of traditional sailing

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Sea Mercy & Partners, Pilot Location: Tonga

Sailing catamarans in the South Pacific pre-date nearly all other civilizations by millennia. Their migratory voyages
are legendary. Sail powered vessels and fishing traditions also link the modern worlds of Europe and America with traditional cultures such as Australia’s first people and Pacific Island cultures. These links seep down through generations.

Now, with our Amatasi Project pilot program, we have the opportunity to build and integrate a "fleet" in remote communities across the South Pacific that will renew access to this economically and ecologically sustainable resource and tradition. With a prefab design from award-winning catamaran designer James Wharram, these boats will serve communities with everything from school transport to emergency services to local economies of fishing and sailing education.
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Identify founding champions and crews that will be involved with the pilot program

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Scout and vet initial community members and location for initial Amatasi vessel (Tonga, Vanuatu & Fiji)

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Circulate pilot learning materials amongst selected 'Amatasi Kit' Build teams

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Kit Build teams create and prepare the individual kits, building materials packs, and vessel supplies for delivery

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Begin Process of packing into container the completed Amatasi kit(s) for shipment

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Shipment of Amatasi Container to island nation build partner

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Sea Mercy build partners and island community members, assemble Amatasi Kit

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Participating Island community members are trained in sailing the Amatasi

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Sea Mercy vessel escorts Amatasi vessel (sailed by trained community members) to their community

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Begin selection of next island nation community to receive an Amatasi vessel

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Budget

Expenses

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Amount
One full Amatasi-equipped community (includes all materials, training time and follow up)
$16,000 USD
Follow up programming and resources
Will be determined based on ongoing individual community needs

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