Another OV64 Launch in 2026.
An OV64 launch is a practical moment. The boat touches the water, the last checks happen in real conditions, and the project moves into the only phase that really counts for an operator: getting the asset ready to leave and ready to run. This one went through fast. The build schedule was tight, preparation stayed […]
Strengthening coastal rescue efforts with new RIBs
To mark the Sri Lankan New Year, two rescue boats were delivered by HAVN to the Sri Lanka Life Saving Association to support their work along the coast. This initiative was carried out by Gammadda, with support from the Minderoo Foundation. HAVN, part of Sea Leisure Yachting Group, designed and built the two rigid inflatable […]
SLYG at Boat Shows: One Group, Multiple Frontiers
Over the past weeks, Sea Leisure Yachting Group has been present across key marine events in the region, with the objective to show what Sri Lanka’s maritime ecosystem can deliver today, and where it can go next. For SLYG, these boat shows are not only commercial milestones but strategic touchpoints where operators, suppliers, institutions, and […]
Welipatanwila Boat Yard Visit: Advancing Our Partnership with TUI
Ocean Voyager International and Sea Leisure Yachting Group recently welcomed a delegation from TUI to our Welipatanwila Boat Yard. During this visit, our team welcomed Linda Phelps, Head of Service and Operations (Canaries, Cape Verde, Portugal, West and East Africa, Indian Ocean, Operations and Delivery), and Jerome Wijeratne, Team Manager for TUI Musement Sri Lanka, accompanied by their […]
The Saturdays with the BAFF at Ruhunu Sailing Club creating new path for local youths.
As 2025 comes to a close, it is a good moment to look back at the parts of our ecosystem that carry the most meaning beyond day-to-day operations. One of them is the Ruhunu Sailing Club, a programme attached to the BAF Foundation, which runs every Saturday and introduces young people from the South of […]
Christmas with a Purpose: Sail Lanka and Swarnawahini’s “Hada Bendi Naththala”
On this 2025 Christmas season, Sail Lanka had the pleasure of collaborating with the Sri Lankan television network “Swarnawahini” on their Christmas programme, “Hada Bendi Naththala” (හද බැඳි නත්තල). The initiative brought a group of schoolchildren from Madolsima : a village in Sri Lanka’s Uva…
Ocean Voyager International Receives the Presidential Export Award for Boat and Pleasure Craft Building
Some recognitions carry a particular weight. In the final months of 2025, Ocean Voyager International was honoured with the Presidential Export Award for Boat and Pleasure Craft Building, granted by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board. This award, recognising the company’s outstanding export performance during the 24-25 year, places Ocean Voyager among the national references […]
VIBE 1: A New Addition to Pattaya’s Day-Cruise Fleet
This December marks an important moment for Ocean Voyager and waters of Thailand with the introduction of VIBE 1, the newest OV 64 now successfully launched and delivered. Purpose-built for high-capacity, high-comfort day operations, VIBE 1 is expected to play a significant role in strengthening Pattaya’s growing marine tourism landscape. Designed for Capacity, Comfort, and […]
Pulse 55 Sport, the Newest RIB Delivered to Support Watersport Activities in Negombo
Sea Leisure Yachting Group is proud to announce that the Pulse 55 Sport is now ready to begin operations in Negombo, where it will support the growing activities of the Serendib Watersport Center. This versatile Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) has been fully constructed at our Solar Impulse yard in Kabalana, showcasing the Group’s commitment to […]
SLYG Supports Flood Affected Communities Across Sri Lanka Through Coordinated Rescue Efforts
Colombo, December 2025 Sri Lanka has faced severe flooding over the past week, leaving several communities displaced and in urgent need of assistance. In response to the unfolding crisis, Sea Leisure Yachting Group (SLYG) has mobilized teams, vessels and resources across multiple divisions to support national rescue and relief operations. This month, SLYG teams joined […]