Welcoming the BAFF 2026 Student Intake
We are proud to welcome a new batch of students to the “BAFF” Foundation for 2026. Every intake is a reminder that the Foundation exists in the first place to create real opportunities, build real skills and to support long term pathways of young people into the blue economy. Two training paths, one shared ambition […]
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 […]
Standing together after the new year: SLYG supports a school affected by landslides.
Following the recent floods and landslides across Sri Lanka, many communities have been left dealing with disrupted access, damaged infrastructure, and real uncertainty, especially for families and schools in most remote areas. During the first weekend of 2026, M. Alipola, General Manager of Solar Impulse, took the initiative to act quickly on the ground. With […]
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 […]
Once again, Sea Leisure Yachting Group made the New Year meaningful through a shared moment across the entire group.
The first days of 2026 were marked in a meaningful way across our boatyards and teams, with the welcoming of Buddhist monks for blessings, prayers, and a shared meal. Shared across our everyday work sites, including Ocean Voyager’s boatyards in Welipatanwila and Koggala and Solar Impulse in Kabalana, these moments created a calm and grounded […]
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…
OV40 CARLA I: Gran Canaria’s Premier Catamaran from Ocean Voyager by SLYG
The OV40 CARLA stands out among Gran Canaria’s catamaran fleet, offering premium maritime experiences along the island’s stunning southwestern coastline. Operated by Watersports Luis Molina from Anfi Beach, this catamaran has earned its reputation as one of the Canary Islands’ finest tourist catamarans. The CARLA accommodates up to 35 passengers in comfort and style. Its […]
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 […]