I am sure you are aware of the considerable contributions made by OCC members to the recovery effort in Vanuatu after the devastation caused by Cyclone Pam last year. My wife, Donna and I were involved through the charity Sea Mercy and are now continuing their work as volunteer coordinators.

In addition to their ongoing Disaster Response and Floating Healthcare Fleets, Sea Mercy is launching a "Global Mercy Armada" program. This year the destination is the Lau Group Fiji. We are looking for volunteers.

Please see:
www.seamercy.org/GMA

Both the Island Cruising Association and the Seven Seas Cruising Association have offered their assistance and I would be most grateful if the OCC would consider promoting this cause through your newsletters and eBulletins.

Please contact me if you have any suggestions.

Yours,

Jonathan Robinson
s/v CHEZ NOUS

Vice Commodore, OCC