SLYG celebrating Vesak 2026.
Every year, our students at Building A Future Foundation celebrate Vesak Day by making Vesak kudu (traditional lanterns) to decorate the foundation and surrounding spaces, while also organizing dansalas, where they offer bread, ice cream, and drinks to passers-by as an act of generosity and community spirit.Many workers from Ocean Voyager, HAVN and Seatek joined […]
A new HAVN RIB in Trincomalee
This month, HAVN delivered a HAVN 45 Sport to a resort client in Trincomalee. Their villas sit right on the beach, in a part of the coast that feels both remote and special, the kind of place where a boat is more than a nice extra, but a real extension of the guest experience. The 45 Sport […]
The Building a future foundation: learning through real work training.
At Building A Future Foundation (BAFF), education doesn’t stop at the classroom door. To help students better understand the professional world and prepare for their future careers, each newly recruited batch participates in dedicated industry visits to expose them to real working environments and professional practices. As part of this experience, students visit key industrial […]
Spontaneous class at the foundation: creating workplace awareness through safety training.
Safety is a fundamental part of professional training at Building A Future Foundation (BAFF). As students prepare to enter technical and industrial careers, learning how to work safely and responsibly is considered just as important as developing practical skills. To support this, BAFF conducts dedicated safety awareness and implementation programs to create a strong culture […]
Right after the last graduation ceremony, BAFF meets new candidates for upcoming training program interviews !
At Building A Future Foundation (BAFF), every new journey begins with understanding the aspirations, potential, and goals of future students. Following the graduation of our Multi-Skill Technician batch, the foundation staff had the opportunity to meet and interview 15 new candidates who may soon join one of our training programs. During the interview process, students […]
A new batch of BAFF students graduated in early May 2026, a moment to look back and feel proud of our youth.
Recently, we marked the completion of a training program jointly conducted by the Building A Future Foundation (BAFF) and the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA). This group consisted of 15 students trained under the Multi-Skill Technician program. Over the course of 1.5 years, students develop practical skills across multiple technical fields. By the […]
Building Futures Beyond Technical Skills: Personal Development at BAFF.
At the Building A Future Foundation (BAFF), education goes far beyond technical training. While students develop practical and professional expertise through hands-on learning, personal growth remains an equally important part of their journey. Through a range of personal development programs, BAFF aims to help students not only build careers but also build confidence, ambition, and […]
Early April, Sail Lanka welcomed a new group of interns from the Ocean University of Sri Lanka.
For us, internships matter because Sail Lanka is not learned from a textbook. Our work happens in real conditions and real rhythm: schedules, guests, weather, safety, teamwork. The sea forces clarity. Either things are prepared properly, or they are felt immediately on board. That is exactly why this kind of placement is valuable. It is […]
HAVN and Seatek supporting fishing communities in Jaffna with new sail sets.
The Building A Future Foundation (BAFF) and Seatek, our fabric, metal and fiberglass workshop recently provided four sets of sails to fishermen in Jaffna, continuing SLYG support for local communities. This initiative follows an earlier donation that delivered two fishing boats to support their daily work. With the addition of these sail sets, the objective […]
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 […]