Freewinds Maiden Voyage Anniversary 2017 Photo Gallery

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The sky lights up as fireworks send the most dedicated Scientologists from around the world off to the Freewinds Maiden Voyage Anniversary, June 10-18 in the Caribbean. The convocation is held each year aboard the Church’s religious retreat—Scientology Motor Vessel Freewinds. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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It’s a festive send off in beautiful Castries, Saint Lucia, as musicians, dancers and locals turn out to witness the Freewinds set sail from Port Seraphine, in celebration of the 29th Maiden Voyage Anniversary Cruise. An island tourism executive said, “Even though we don’t say it often enough or loud enough, just remember, the Caribbean appreciates the Freewinds.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Freewinds sets sail on its Maiden Voyage Anniversary Cruise. The annual week-long convocation, attended by Scientologists who have attained the highest spiritual levels in the Church, presents a midyear review of recent successes and charts a future course for expansion. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Scientology Religious Retreat Freewinds casts off from Saint Lucia for her week-long Maiden Voyage celebration. Hundreds of the most dedicated Scientologists wave goodbye to Castries and set out to review the year’s successes, and plan for even more. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The fireworks and fanfare continue above and aboard the Freewinds, as she sets off on the first night of an extraordinary week of celebration. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Each June the Church celebrates the Freewinds’ Maiden Voyage and this year is no exception, as an array of extraordinary events highlights the ongoing expansion of the religion. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, is greeted with enthusiasm by an audience of passionate Scientologists, as he takes the stage for the opening night presentation. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige officially commences the series of events with an opening night presenting 12 months of monumental Scientology growth. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Since last we met, our solar system of Churches now includes: Budapest, Hungary; Harlem, New York; San Diego, California; and, the rim of our terrestrial world in Auckland, New Zealand,” he said, before moving on to detail the most recent Church grand openings in the San Fernando Valley, California; Miami, Florida; and Copenhagen, Denmark. But the convocation is not just about looking back, Mr. Miscavige told the assembled. This is the week that sets the agenda for Scientologists around the world to continue the record-breaking expansion that has made the religion a thriving, upward-moving worldwide phenomenon. “So, let us now fare forward with our annual salute.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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In reviewing the history of the Freewinds and its humanitarian missions, Mr. Miscavige outlined some of the appreciation she and her crew have received from dignitaries and civic leaders around the Caribbean. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE SHIP AND HER CREW receive greetings and gratitude everywhere they go. “The Freewinds doesn’t just come in, spend some time and leave,” said a Caribbean community activist. “They look for areas where the Freewinds can help.” In all, the Freewinds has earned over 400 awards and recognitions. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Miscavige shares vivid stories of the Church’s amazing year of accomplishment around the world, each one raising the bar on success. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Each night the passengers gather in the Freewinds’ seemingly star-lit ballroom for captivating presentations. The second evening event is one dedicated to the timeless legacy of Founder L. Ron Hubbard. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Miscavige sparks off a night in honor of L. Ron Hubbard. It is an evening informing and astounding those present with countless previously untold tales of Mr. Hubbard’s legacy, tales that tell of his kindness and his vision. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Dan Sherman, Biographer of L. Ron Hubbard, regales the audience throughout an evening with rich stories from the life and legacy of the Scientology Founder. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Sherman presents a biographical presentation of Mr. Hubbard’s kindness at different ports, his vision and his literary skills, and of his expertise not just as a writer, but as a musician and photographer as well. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Miscavige launches an evening in honor of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) and the humanitarian impact they inspire across every corner of society, from major metropolitan centers to remote tribal villages. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Miscavige presents an evening recapping the humanitarian action made possible by the IAS and their social mission across every level of humanity. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Over the course of two hours, Mr. Miscavige details a midterm report full with social achievement and focused on renowned IAS-sponsored initiatives. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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As announcements of accomplishments come to a close, a monumental one is unveiled, thanks in large part to the social betterment campaigns sponsored by the IAS, the Grand Opening of the IAS-sponsored National Church of Scientology in Bogotá and outreach by the Freewinds staff, which has led to millions of copies of The Way to Happiness, The Truth About Drugs and The Story of Human Rights being distributed throughout Colombia. The impact has been miraculous, with a 96-percent drop in human rights violations supporting the peace accord reached between Colombia’s national government and FARC troops, ending 50 years of civil war. So it was, on the 5th of May, 2017, the Church of Scientology was awarded full religious recognition from the nation of Colombia. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The mighty Freewinds returns to her work, setting her humanitarian course in the ports, countries and outer islands of the majestic Caribbean. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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