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Protect our environment
Mon 18 Jan 2010 03:31:48 PM CETWhat really mater for us is to live in an healthy and unspoiled environment. It's a chance for our community to be free from the over-consumption sickness that affect most of the western societies, sick of there roads, cars, supermarkets, A/C, pollution...
But careful, because speculation is this dark side that can affect even quiet and typical area like Sarteneja. Money from abroad is injected to create more money that will stay in the hands of the speculators, giving little satisfaction to the community who is really creating the wealth of the place.
We need here in Sarteneja to be strong and aware of this and the most important, find economic and social alternatives.
We will not build our society for the financial prosperity of the speculators !
Support by Backpackers PARADISE and Sustainable boat building of Sarteneja.
Pictures from Jan Gajdos, photographer, Slovakia
Sustainable wooden boat building
Sun 08 Nov 2009 09:21:24 AM CETProject: positive cycle, from the seed to the boat. Self-sufficient Community, reforestation. Eco-materials and bio-epoxy. Local economy, alternatives to land speculation or tourism submission. Cultural promotion of our community.
Edward.M.R boat designer/builder
Cristobal Verde traditional boat builder of Sarteneja
photos by Jan Gajdos photographer from Slovakia.
Natty Dreads: 16 feet, Sustainable traditional wooden boat, number 1.
Support By Backpackers PARADISE; http://www.bluegreenbelize.org
and Sustainable Wooden Boat Building
Kayak Adventures Sarteneja
Wed 20 Jan 2010 10:59:28 AM CETDiscover the nature around Sarteneja, the mangrove and our environment. Keep our mangrove safe ! Protect our environment from development plans and retirement houses.
Help us find alternatives for Sartenejos and Sartenejas.
For more informations about Kayak Adventures in Sarteneja, visit Backpackers PARADISE's web site (Home link on top) or contact the SACD-STGA office, bay front, Sarteneja.
Pictures: Jan Gajdos (the four last from ED).
Natty Dreads
Thu 29 Oct 2009 12:42:31 AM CETFlota de la Libertad - N°1
16' feet long, 5 feet wide, mahogany over santa maria. Abandonned since two years...
Jacobo Verde Boat builder / ED.R Boat designer/builder
Juan Guerrero, boat builder
Thu 17 Jul 2008 09:42:50 AM CESTIn June 2008, Edward arrive in Sarteneja just in time to start his apprenticeship with the master.
Boat N° 25, 2008-2009
32 feet long deck, 10 feet beam.
Pictures from ED (except mentioned)
Sarteneja Easter Regatta 2009
Sat 11 Apr 2009 03:40:10 PM CESTTraditional Fishing Wooden boats and Fishermen of Sarteneja.
Unique in Central America !
More than one hundred of pictures.
Pictures credits: Ed, Nathalie, Yves.
Boats of Belize
Wed 18 Jun 2008 09:29:36 AM CESTBoats of Belize are mostly working boats and play an important role in the country economy. They are part of the history and the cultural patrimony. Some of them are legends.
Pictures from ED
Sarteneja
Wed 04 Mar 2009 11:16:39 AM CETSarteneja is a fishermen village with a strong tradition in boat building. Peter Young in the 50's was the first boat builder in Sarteneja of a active community of master craftsmen.
To meet this community is a privilege and it should be a model and a base for a more respectful world in the future.
Pictures credit: ED (except mentioned)
Boat Builders of Sarteneja - Whitzi ha
Sat 17 Jan 2004 08:13:17 AM CETPedro y Juan Guerrero - BELIZE
A partnership of 25 years in wooden boat construction and traditional pleasure boat design.
Tree planting in Action !
Fri 17 Oct 2008 05:51:35 PM CESTTree planting with backpackers on the camping ground:
Plants coming from Shipstern Nature Reserve.
Reptiles
Fri 08 Dec 2006 06:06:54 PM CETPictures from Nathalie Nguyen, Herpetologist. She spent 6 months at the Shipstern Nature Reserve. Contact us at contact@bluegreenbelize.org if you would like to get a high resolution for a little contribution.
SCARF
Armagnac 1968 - 2007
Scarf was a famous French design (Philippe Harlé) Armagnac made in Mahogany (plywood and framing) and other woods.
-Built in 1968 in the Languedoc (South France)
-Rebuilt in the 90's in Douarnenez (Bretagne, France) and Summer 2007 in Tadoussac (Québec, Canada)
