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We have a two bedroom apt in a quiet , residential neighborhood, and need someone to do help with home repairs. I can teach all the skills and mostly need a helping hand. You would have your own bedroom.
I am not sailing now but might be able to get a friend to take us out.
The house is located one hour from anywhere in Manhattan. The train is $2.75 and five blocks walking distance.
I have been taking people sailing for over 33 years. I sold my boat in 2021, August but still help find crew for friends. I have been on another hosting /surfing website for 12 years with over 165 references.
Public transportation to the center of New York is about an hour. I also take people to museums,The Bronx Zoo and the NY Botanical Garden. I like growing mushrooms, ukulele, boxing, photography, video production, riding motorcycles, restoring old sports cars, and horseback riding.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsDIY and building projectsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a born and bred New Yorker. Every year I am available to show people around NY. I have memberships to the New York Botanical Garden. Many of my 200+ guests (from other site) have said in their references, that sailing on my boat was one of their best experiences in their travels. I have been active on the couchsurfing hosting site since 2012 with over 165 references.
Help
Help with a few home repair projects, painting and plastering. Experience preferred but not necessary.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
Private bedroom in apt, WiFi, streaming services, air conditioning.
What else ...
Public bus is one block away. Train is five blocks away and goes into Manhattan. The Bronx Zoo, Botanical Garden, and parks are walking distance.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good internet , office space.
Space for parking camper vans
I will assist campervans and RVs, with water, electricity, sewage, and street parking.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
I think 3-4 hours, 5 days a week is usual.
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He will be welcomed back anytime.
Thanks… read more
I went with my friend Ana and we sail and talk along the afternoon, sharing beers and stories, seeing the houses of Long Island.
Not work at all, just fun and laughts with Alan.
(For a moment my friend and I felt unconfortable because the conversation turns into a sexual-party topic for almos 2 hours, but I guess that's another… read more
I came to New York and stood only one night at the boat. I slept under the stars on a boat, just amazing.
Thank you so much for this experience.
I soon will come back