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Who we are

Utuma’atu is a community sailing cargo boat for the Tongan islands. We transport cargo and passengers, train youth and connect outer islands using clean, economic wind and solar power.

Utuma’atu vessel
Sails and rigging

What we do

We take people and goods where they need to be.

Transporting cargo
Transporting fau
Delivering equipment
Crucial telecommunication equipment
Connecting communities
Delivered to Niuatoputapu

We need your help

After hurricane damage, Utuma’atu has been repaired. Now we need your help to outfit the vaka masiva and get her back to sea.

#vakamasiva campaign

  • Donate now and get on the sailing schedule
  • Share your sailing skills or expertise
  • Join the crew
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Our 2026 goals

  • Repair the Utuma’atu
  • Replace gear and critical equipment
  • Raise upkeep funds for reliable sailing
  • Get Utuma’atu sailing by August 2026

Utuma’atu repair work done

We’re on track to sail this year.

Main hull repaired
Main hull repaired
Amas under repair
Amas under repair
Painting + antifouling
Painting antifouling
Engine replaced
Engine replaced

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The Utuma’atu is a non-profit vessel managed by the Talanoa and Development Project and operated in Tonga by the Ongo Niua Community Company. All contributions help the vaka sail and serve our Tongan island communities.

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