it all starts with
the foundation
The Building A Future Foundation (BAFF) is at the heart of SLYG’s vision for ethical growth. Created in 2006 to support Sri Lanka’s youth, BAFF trains and empowers hundreds of students every year through a hands-on learning model rooted in the marine industry.
From learning to sail at a young age to mastering boatbuilding, maintenance, electronics or hospitality, students follow a unique pathway that gives them both technical skills and a clear professional future.
Each year, over 40 students complete their training and integrate directly into companies such as Ocean Voyager, Sail Lanka, or SLYG’s marina teams, ensuring that our group is powered by local talent — and that every boat built or operated by SLYG is part of a meaningful story.
more than
6000 students trained
since 2006 and counting
