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WHEN FACED WITH THE PROSPECT OF LIVING IN A BROKEN WORLD,
BY THE RULES OF THE WORLD BREAKERS,
WHAT COULD YOU POSSIBLY DO???
🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
YOU CAN BECOME,
THE PIRATE,
YOU WERE BORN TO BE!!
🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️ 🏴☠️
do me a favour me hearty,
PLEASE READ EVERYTHING!!
Before sendin yer scroll!!
“Audentes Fortuna Iuvat” –
FORTUNE FAVORS THE BOLD!
Ahoy hoy, me hearties!!
My name is David and I am a man from Sligo with a dream.
Rather than accepting the ordinary, I have chosen to embrace the outlandish and downright ridiculous task of restoring a 100 year old pirate ship and sailing her around the world. To do this we need wild hearted wanderers and salty souls to live together and build together. We have created a beautiful life and community around this ship already, and we are always excited to grow our pirate family.
She is a Norwegian gaff-rigged ketch , converted in the 80's from a Hardanger Kutter fishing boat, with stories in her bones and rot in her timbers. She’s a beautiful rascal who is extremely demanding but hopefully absolutely possibly worth it!
⚓⚓⚓ A NEW COURSE⚓⚓⚓
After 2 long years of skedaddling around the Oslo Fjord trying to find a friendly harbour . I have accepted and made peace with staying put in Norway.I will be learning the skills of boatbuilding, professionally to realise my goals and restore this wild old lady. To do this I have enrolled in an intensive boat building course in Fredrikstad. This course will take 3 years, So all voyaging will be put on hold until the ship can be put into ocean going condition. This means we will be based in Fredrikstad for the foreseeable future.
We’re still afloat. Still working. Still dreaming. Still very much in need of hands, hearts, and good souls.
🛠️🛠️🛠️ WHO’S NEEDED?🛠️🛠️🛠️
This isnt a holiday experience. Although at times it probably absolutely fits that description. This is a floating project, home, sanctuary, and experiment. No two days are the same — and every week brings a new tide.
WE LOVE
CARPENTERS, woodworkers, and boatbuilders!!!!!
MECHANICAL MINDS!!
ARTISTS, stitchers, painters, dreamers!!!
COOKS who care and feed with joy!!
MUSICIANS, storytellers, chaos gremlins!
POSITIVE PEOPLE
Social media & nonprofit wizards
Yoga guides, sea witches, and kind-hearted souls
We encourage each other and we try our best to be kind to one another!!
You will be expected to do the same!
All identities, orientations, and backgrounds are welcome. If you’re kind, curious, and willing to work — you’re already halfway here. If you cannot sit at a table with people you have different opinions to. You would not be welcome at ours.
🌊🌊🌊 LIFE ABOARD🌊🌊🌊
This ship isn’t sailing far at the moment — but life aboard still has rhythm and soul. Days may include dumspter diving, shopping, painting, cooking, cleaning, fixing, walking into town for parts, organising or rowing in the mist just to feel alive.
There are kayaks. Small sailing dinghies. Occasional local sails. Music nights. Long conversations. Bad coffee. Sometimes magic.
"Navigare necesse est, vivere non est necesse."
To sail is necessary; to live is not.
🖤🖤🖤 ON SOBRIETY, STRUGGLE & PURPOSE🖤🖤🖤
This space has quietly become a refuge for those who need it — especially those healing from burnout, addiction, or just too much world. If you’re sober, sober-curious, or simply looking to reconnect with yourself and others in a deeper way, you are welcome here. We are not all sober, all of the time, but I decided myself to give up alcohol and smoking years ago. And I respect anyones journey in this.
This isn’t rehab. But it is a good place to remember who you are.
💌💌💌 IF YOU WANT TO JOIN💌💌💌
Read this fully. Sit with it. Then, if it still stirs something in you:
Start your message with:
“J’arrrr matey I be wantin’ to join yer crew, I be applying for the salty position o’ ship’s…” (insert your spirit or skill)
Tell us a tall tale (a wee fib or fable is fine). Maybe something like:
“One day I seen an enchantment I dids, the skies were mischievous that day, they was...”
Somewhere in your message, include the phrase: “You’re a sentence!”
(So I know you read this far and aren’t just copy-pasting into projects.)
🌊🌊🌊A FEW FINAL WAVES🌊🌊🌊
This is my home, not a hostel. It’s not a business. There is no pay — but food, shelter, and a place at the table are shared with those who pull their weight and bring their heart.
Plans change with the weather. I can’t promise a space months in advance — if you want to come, message as close to the time as you can and be flexible, You can message early to make contact, just understand I cannot confirm spaces until closer to the time.
This lifestyle isn’t just about sailing. It’s also about being still, and learning how to live with the boat when she isn’t going anywhere and living in close quarters with many other amazing humans.
You’ll learn a lot here — about boats, people, sailing, and probably yourself. I’ll give you my time and knowledge in person. I just don’t have the energy to answer dozens of Q&A messages by phone.
If you’ve made it this far — thank you. You’re already rare.
This project needs people like you. People with soul and guts and calloused hands. People who want to build something real. Even when the world feels a little unreal.
If you also are looking to buy a boat and start your livaboard life Norway has tonnes of cheap boats and even free ones given away all the time. I can help you FIND A BOAT!
Per aspera ad astra
— Through hardships to the stars!
So bring your courage. Bring your craft. Help us keep this dream afloat.
Always remember and never forget,
A flappy sail,
Is NOT a HAPPY sail!
“Fair winds and the unflappiest of sails,
— Your Captain
A filthy pirate from the Emerald Isle ☠️☘️”
UPDATE!
Summer approaches!
Now that we are more of a static operation we are staying put on the River Glomma in Fredrikstad.
Volunteers will attend a meeting after breakfast and they can choose a task for the day. Tasks are varied between repairing boats in the fleet. And diy projects that focus on improving our communal living spaces.
Volunteers have daily tasks which are shared on a weekly chore list.
Checking water levels in bilges and pumps is part of this.
Cooking and cleaning for large groups is also included.
One last thing. If you still have questions and you want to talk to someone about it.
I can give you the contact of current crew members. I'm now working and studying so I really don't have time to answer questions about the project over the phone. But the crew will happily have a chat with you and I will talk to you in person!
I talk to a lot of people, and I'm in school and working most evenings. So please understand I don't have the energy to answer all questions. We have a Bosun in the crew who will take your calls and questions.
Just ask for the bosuns contact if you need it.
Once you are accepted to the project and you have made travel plans I will put you in the incoming pirates group chat. Which has more information and also has more crew inside who can answer questions!
This project is for people who want to live alongside other bright sparks and characters.
Sailing is possible but it's not always guaranteed. If you want it to happen you need to organise yourself and gather others and make it happen!
Now bring me that horizon!! 🦜
The poem below is for the lost ones.
A few words to the curious,
If ye be hidin in the deep,
If ye be climbin up the keep,
If ye be lookin to the seas,
To be findin, what might please
If ye be scrimpin, low in coin
Saunter down and surely join
Send yer scroll, use yer mind
Keep on lookin youl surely find.
Spy your glass, fetch a dram
Measure it, by the GRAM
Reel it in and look fer Pam
underneath her transom
letters held at ransom
Poseidon's ledger holds the key
Sailing closer to the lee
Ram Jam cousin to Pam
And after notes and rest
The chorus says it thest.
Woah Spaghetti
PAM BALAM!!!!!!
And also most importantly
Let's find the
ONE PIECE!!!!!!!
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Kunstprojekte
Sprachpraxis
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Leichte Gartenarbeit
Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten
Interessengebiete
Events & Sozialleben
Kultur
Karitative Arbeiten
Schreiben
Gärtnern
Fotografie
Musik
Sprachen
Trampen
Geschichte
Gartenarbeiten
Zeichnen & Malen
Heimwerken & DIY
Kochen & Backen
Tischlerarbeiten
Bücher
Blogging
Kunst & Design
Tiere
Architektur
Yoga / Wellness
Wassersport
Segeln / Boote
Outdoor-Aktivitäten
Natur
Gebirge
Erlebnissportarten
Radfahren
Camping
Wandern
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Travellers will get to experience life living aboard a sailing boat. I can teach them about sailing and share all my knowledge of the sea. Benefits will be improved fitness, improved mental health, the fulfillment of working as a part of a team. Ability to be creative and to learn new skills. A chance to get infected with the sailing bug. Which stays with some for life.
We have now two lovely sea kayaks which I can give lessons in. I was a kayak instructor some moons ago.
We also have a very small little sailing wooden sailing boat. Which you are welcome to go exploring in and I can also give you lessons.
Arbeit
Mainly looking for crew, to help with everyday tasks on board. Varies from steering the boat while I take up the anchor or take out the sails. To some cooking, some cleaning, and odd jobs that need to be done. Like some painting maybe decorating.
It will be the responsibility of the crew to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.
Crew are also responsible for keeping the saloon tidy. This includes doing the dishes and refilling our water jugs. Keeping the table relatively uncluttered is particularly helpful for our minds and is also doubly important at sea.
Emptying bins is also a beautiful thing to do.
Making tea and or coffee is also always a small act of love that keeps the crew smiling and thriving.
Games are always welcome and crew are encouraged to spontaneously start them. Who am I is a classic staple on the ship.
I'm always happy for ART onboard if you have an idea let me know and we can buy the supplies and make it happen!
Always while sailing it's important to have a good rain jacket. Waterproof trousers are also good to have. (You can get cheap ones of these in most outdoor stores) and nice warm layers. Wool is great because it stays warm when wet. Outdoor hiking fleeces are also good.We now have a shower onboard. Hurrah! We will also be washing our clothes by hand onboard. If this doesn't suit you then life at sea probably won't either.
You do not need to bring anything special. Apart from clothes that suit the weather when you are coming. If you do not know what the weather is. Then look it up. Thermal wool layers are really useful in cold seasons.
In terms of bedding, if you can bring a sleeping bag it means theres more blankets to go around. And if you can't we will find some for you.
Boat is currently in Norway I am doing a boat building course so we will be here at least two years.
Disclaimer.
We sometimes have crew onboard who when weather allows feel comfortable enough to be nude.
We also source some of our food from dumpster diving. This is usually bread pastries fruit and vegetables and sometimes if it's in good condition meat. We wash this food and use it. It is absolutely insane the things that get thrown in the bin in today's world. If it can be saved and consumed I believe it's a good thing. If your not comfortable with either of these things maybe this isn't the right opportunity for you.
If you have read this section and agree to the terms. Include
"I be a salty Dog at heart captain!"
somewhere in your intro message.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Spanisch: Grundkenntnisse
Französisch: Grundkenntnisse
Croatian: Grundkenntnisse
Unterkunft
We have two main vessels in the fleet right now. Both boats have wood fired heating and radiators and electricity. There are many berths between the two boats. So you might sleep in a bunk or you might end up with a room it depends who is already here. We also swap around and generally people can sleep where they are most comfortable. Food will be provided. A big shop will be done with all of us together and we will take turns cooking and cleaning.
We have another small sailing boat that crew can also live in while we are here in Norway. If you are introverted this might suit you down to the ground :)
Was noch ...
Depending on where we are travellers can decide what they would like to do. Sea swimming can be done daily. We will look for hikes where we can find them and try to make the most of where we visit.
Etwas mehr Information
Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
Can use my internet hotspot. Or get a data Sim. Internet can be spotty at sea.
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Can find you somewhere to park nearby.
Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
Pets are allowed. Depends on how they feel about being on the boat. A trial period would be good to see if it works. Dogs have been onboard and have been very good boys...and girls!! Zelda :p
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
mehr als zwei
Meine Tiere/Haustiere
Mowgli
A German shepherd mixed with a boxer. He is super calm and friendly with everyone. He really is the best boy.
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It’s a warm morning with a cool breeze and someone’s made a pot of coffee. There’s egg lumpas to be eaten and endless giggles to be had, whilst someone strums a guitar.
Dave has created a little cocoon of warmth and freedom to be at ease as yourself… read more
Dave, big big hugs for you <3
This project has given me incredible friendships & connection, so much laughter, and so many memories that I will cherish. The people that come to join this community span from all walks of life, mixing into this… read more
Fair winds my man!
The captain David is a wondeful human being, the amount of work he does to keep this project alive is unbelievable. it is wonderful to see that he crated such a great safe haven in this turmoiled world. This boat is a great place accomodating for all,
My time there was excellent, found myself laughing outloud almost allday… read more
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It’s a warm morning with a cool breeze and someone’s made a pot of coffee. There’s egg lumpas to be eaten and endless giggles to be had, whilst someone strums a guitar.
Dave has created a little cocoon of warmth and freedom to be at ease as yourself… read more
Dave, big big hugs for you <3
This project has given me incredible friendships & connection, so much laughter, and so many memories that I will cherish. The people that come to join this community span from all walks of life, mixing into this… read more
Fair winds my man!
The captain David is a wondeful human being, the amount of work he does to keep this project alive is unbelievable. it is wonderful to see that he crated such a great safe haven in this turmoiled world. This boat is a great place accomodating for all,
My time there was excellent, found myself laughing outloud almost allday… read more
He made an excellent Bosun and worked well leading others to get a variety of tasks done.
He is empathetic, kind and highly intelligent. We miss you brother.
Come back soon :)
Fair winds
She is missed and we are all looking forward to seeing her again some day in the future.
If she wants to join you, you would be a fool to miss her. :)
Fair winds Madame.
It is not sailing at the moment as Dave is very busy with school and work however there is plenty of other… read more
also romantic dreamers find a place of inspiration and many end Up getting a boat or more confidence to be more what we really are (loving,kindness,fearless).
This… read more
Not only did I connect with so many friendly people, but I also experienced life in such a unique way — something that’s only possible in an environment like this.
I will definitely be back boat peoples😼
It has been so many… read more
It easily goes to the top set of the list ”the best experiences in my life”
I think everyone before me did better describinghow life here was.
Most of all it was the living… read more
She was full of enthusiasm and got stuck in whenever she was needed and did a great job!
Ruth is a cool lady you would be wise to host her and get to meet her.
I hope to see her again some day. :)
Unfortunately, I didn't have much time, but it was so intense and eventful that it felt much longer in retrospect. I'm so grateful that David took me on at such short notice!
In winter, it can certainly get cold and uncomfortable on the ships if you're not used to… read more
She also did any task asked of her well and with a… read more
Your project and vision make me love life and nature more fiercely. my faith in people is so restored.
From the second day I was there, I understood that the boat was, in a way, me — and that I had to take care of her and the other pirates the same way I take care of myself. we breathe the same air.
Living with… read more
Moreover he has organized the ship in a way that everyone feels welcomed to be there.
I have been a part of this project for 3 weeks but since I am currently living in Oslo I will definitely pay some more visits.
I was mostly helping with… read more
Sebastian is loved by all and a valuable man to have around. I hope to see you again soon my man! Fair winds and hurdy gurdyings!!
I stayed with the fleet for approximately 2 months on and of to be fair.
And I had probably the best experience I could ask for.
I learned a lot about general boating things and about my self I would say .
Aswell how to dumpster dive and how to live in a big community in close… read more
Lola served as our quartermaster onboard. She was responsible for the pantry and provisioning. She was reliable and wise like an owl.
Lola is simply a wonderful worker and a deeply caring friend. If your lucky enough to have the privilege… read more
This workaway is a unique pearl. You will collect unforgettable experiences, that's for sure. It is not the most ordered or comfort (zone) place, but isn't it for what we sign up in Workaway? It's about taking part, cultural exchange and simple life and peace. And of course some… read more
Helping to restore the ship is not just a work exchange — it's a journey of learning, teamwork, creativity, and adventure.
David is a truly inspiring host and a wonderful person.He guided us… read more
Joining the boat is joining a big family, you will never meet all of them, some were before you, some will come after you but you know they're here and their names and yours live continuously in sailor' stories.
You cannot know what will happen when you're… read more
We also got the chance to actually sail the boat, and wow—it's a totally different experience… read more
There was always something exiting going on. We improved the deck, the new mast was in construction and I was taking care of boat Gudrun´s garden. The help did not really feel like work though which was very nice.
Also there… read more
I got injured during my stay (not on… read more
Cap kept things fun and interesting for the entirety. And while the lodgings and boat life took some getting used to, it was definitely worthwhile to be part of a family afloat.
Thank you for having me.
If you are planning on joining the crew just… read more
Fair winds and smooth roads Sky!
Worked on fixing the hull of the boat, learned a lot!!
I would very much recommend joining David and his… read more
I had an amazing experience on this pirate ship, surrounded by an incredible crew. The atmosphere was truly friendly, with lots of sharing, discussions, and great moments together. More than just a Workaway, it was a real human adventure where everyone brought something special, and we all… read more
Let's be honest: If you find a workaway opportunity that sounds exactely like the one you always imagined in your wild unrealistic dreams, the host is going to have a hard time keeping up with your expectations. Especially if it's your first workaway and your one big holiday of the year.
What… read more
I was lucky to see the boat sail on the journey from Nærsnes to Tønsberg and to see beautiful places like the island Håøya
I was looking for a workaway where I could learn new things and find new challenges and I found it, living on the boat really taught me a lot and I'm… read more
We had three amazing weeks, calquing a lot, cooking, painting inside the boat, spending good time with the crew and Dave, and meeting extraordinary people around the shipyard.
Dave is also a great storyteller and you're sure to never get bored when he is around.… read more
My first two weeks were spent in the Naersnes Harbor along all established ways of living the everchanging crew had built over the summer and autumn. The boat then transformed from the tent setting back to being an awesome pirate… read more
This was probably the wildest experience of my life so far! I really enjoyed my stay even though the pirate lifestyle was something to get used to (better dont pack fancy clothes;))! All the people I met were so welcoming and authentic, I really loved to chat with each one of them and exchange our worldviews, opinions and experiences.… read more
Marco is a wonderful man and a caring kind soul who has contributed much to our ship. He is cut… read more
I will surely come back again!
David is a great host and human with such a warm energy… read more
When I arrived Captain David welcomed me as a friend and made me feel like at home during my stay. As a carpenter role in the crew, it was amazing to see the things we sketched together and seeing that drawings become alive. Working with wood was like a meditation for me and I really enjoyed the time I spent there. Besides that… read more
Le crew et ses traditions, c'est quelque chose à vivre !
Le travaille est agréable, l'ambiance est merveilleuse, le recrutement bienveillant et enthousiaste, la nature pleine de vie !
Captain Dave peut faire souffler le vent et sourire le soleil !
Là bas, tout peut arriver et surtout le meilleur 🧭
Luca you will be missed. But we will hopefully sail again some day :)
The tasks were not just strictly about fixing the ship, and it felt incredible being part of the crew!
David is really flexible, I got there a couple days earlier than I planned and left 5 days after (I couldn't force myself to leave) and I… read more
I stayed for two weeks, and every day was different. David left me a lot of free space and also a lot of choices what I actually liked to do and… read more
Capucine has a big heart and lights up any room she enters with her warm energy. She has been hard working and highly productive.
Capucine has been a wonderful part of our pirate crew and I'm sure we will sail… read more
I really hope I'll get the chance to go onboard… read more
Her cooking has been a delight every time. She takes great pride in her cooking and for good reason! Eliza is a hard worker and is very easy to get along with.… read more
David (and Sage, by the time I was on board) are both… read more
Qi worked well by herself and also under supervision. She is intelligent and intuitive. I couldn't recommend her… read more
I discovered the life in the boat with David and I really appreciated sharing the boat with him and the greats moments passed in Kinsale.
I very quickly felt like I was staying with a friend with David and his friends.
I advise you to read the description carefully, life on a boat is not like on the… read more
