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Refit of a sailing yacht on Langkawi Island, Malaysia

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello everyone!

    We are Tilly & Klaus and we are sailing around the world. The ship (74ft) was built 35 years ago in the Netherlands and is a luxurious, very well maintained steel yacht.
    We started our circumnavigation 11 years ago in Portugal. We are currently sailing around South East Asia. Next year we plan to cross the Indian Ocean from Sumatra to South Africa.

    From mid-January to June/July 2024 we will be taking the yacht to a shipyard on Langkawi Island for a major refit. For this time we are looking for one or two physically strong helpers with good technical knowledge and manual skills, who are experienced in using various machine tools. Preferably you will have experience of refit work on a ship. For a really experienced helper with good technical skills we offer a weekly wage which is in line with local income levels. Couples are welcome if you are both experienced and have good manual skills as described above.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will learn a lot about refit work on a sail boat.

  • Help

    Help

    From mid-January to June/July 2024 we will be taking the yacht to a shipyard on Langkawi Island for a major refit. For this time we are looking for one or two physically strong helpers with good technical knowledge and manual skills, who are experienced in using various machine tools. Preferably you will have experience of refit work on a ship. For a really experienced helper with good technical skills we offer a weekly wage. Couples are welcome if you are both experienced and have good manual skills as described above.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have your own private cabin on the ship including your own bathroom. You will share our meals (Tilly is an excellent cook!).

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You can explore the beautiful island of Langkawi. Cultural interesting Penang and the gorgeous islands in southern Thailand are easy to reach by fast ferries.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 hours daily / 5 days a week

Host ref number: 687744985492

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