The first Ambassador boats, TaiMoShan in the Mediterranean, and Pescadou in Europe will function as awareness centres for WHALEFORCE. As WHALEFORCE moves into the next phase it is necessary to ensure it gets the exposure it will require to function. The ambassador boat concept was developed to help with the exposure. It is anticipated that WHALEFORCE will within the next two years have ambassador boats in all the major cruising areas of the world. The function of these Ambassadors will be:
1. To Represent the program (Fly the Flag)
2. To organise participation in the program
3. To answer questions on the program
4. To act as a base to coordinate training seminars
Ambassadors are chosen for their profile and look. To say the present Ambassadors are noted wherever they sail is an understatement. They are classics, this goes a long way to promote the program.
Tai Mo Shan - Tai has a very close connection to the Smeeton family. She is a sister ship of Beryl and Miles vessel Tzu Hang. Tai will be the ambassador for WHALEFORCE in the Mediterranean. Her full story can be found at http://www.tai-mo-shan.co.uk/
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Pescadou - Pescadou was acquired in 2006 by CEI as a marine research vessel. She is a 12 meter Dutch built steel motorsailer. She was built in 1965 and CEI is the fourth owner. Pescadou is presently situated in Turkey but will be moving into European waters in the summer of 2008.
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CEI is currently looking to substantially expand their ambassador Boats. This will happen over the next year.
For the time being look for Tai and Pescadou and ask them about the WHALEFORCE program. They will be more than happy to provide information and memberships.