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I am the Anglo/American captain and owner of a 30 meter Dutch-style canal cruising barge. I have cruised my boat all over France for the last twenty years and am currently in northern France near Amiens and the WW1 battlefield of the Somme. I speak fluent French and, of course, English. My politics are center/right and I strongly believe in the power of communication with humor and respect. I am a gregarious guy always looking to meet interesting people and make new friends.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Great opportunity to experience life on the "long village" a.k.a. the French canals.. including cycling, simple, hearty cuisine, visiting historic WWI and other local cultural sites. We have a lively social scene with lots of interaction with local people so the language learning possibilities are excellent.
Help
I am looking for help sanding and painting the exterior of my boat. This is an ongoing owner/operator maintenance project which fell behind because of government Covid regulations. The work is not physically demanding, but requires a steady hand and attention to detail. I will be working with you, providing training and all materials and tools. Local tradespeople consider this work to be too fussy and are unwilling to do it. Applicants should be organized and capable of working without constant supervision. You should be willing to put in 4 hours a day Mon-Fri. One week minimum, longer by mutual agreement. Couples encouraged.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Elegant private cabin ( Two single beds, can be made into one queen size) with full en-suite shower, sink and toilet. Captain is a competent cook (omnivore cuisine) and workawayers are welcomed and encouraged to participate in meal prep and clean up. Boat is equipped with 4 bikes and a small car for shopping and sight-seeing. Internet is available via 4G phone connection (French SIM with 210GB available for 30 euro/month).
What else ...
Bikes are available for cruising the beautiful local countryside which is very rural with almost no traffic. There is local bus service within a 3min walk and TGV train station (Haute Picardie) 12min away by car. Pick up can be arranged from TGV or the town of Amiens train or bus station. No smokers please.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Must have your own telephone internet data connection (can be arranged).
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
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