Have the opportunity to explore Caledonian Canal by boat in the autumn or winter and West Coast in the summer, Scotland

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23/10/2020
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2020

Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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Located in central inverness I'm a part time teacher (currently teaching biological psychology. My first degree is in Human Physiology and I have a second degree in psychology and philosophy) I enjoy trips out on Loch Ness and West Coast of Scotland in my four berth fast cruiser. Need occasional help with maneuvering the boat on short trips on Caledonian Canal and West Coast of Scotland as well as help with routine chores within my own house and on the boat e.g. Jet washing the boat, cutting the grass. Boat trips allow opportunities for walking, exploring and photography as well as enjoying the great scenery. Excellent opportunity to learn English while exploring great scenery as well as enjoying small city life. I sometimes offer English lessons if required and can make gym membership available to guests staying more than 4 weeks. Based in central Inverness with trips on boat in good weather (longer trips in July than at other times)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Opportunity to improve English language skills with discussions on a range of subjects
Chance to learn about simple property maintenance
Develop boat handling and navigation skills.
Develop fitness
Help
cleaning
Cutting grass and simple maintenance tasks
Boat handling on canal and West Coast of Scotland
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Small Single room in house for private use of workaway guest. House also occupied by the owner.
At times a berth on the boat for short trips. This is a small double berth in the main cabin made by folding down the dinette. For short trips on the boat there is therefore less privacy than when staying in Inverness.

Meals provided
What else ...
See Loch Ness. Go monster spotting. Visit beaches. Opportunities for some hill walking, forest walks and countryside walks. Full range of facilities in Inverness for sport, bars, live music. Attend Highland Games and other local events
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (8)

17/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jon)

Jon stayed from August to November and was a great help with a range of tasks including painting, gardening and cleaning. He was always willing and enthusiastic. Jon interacted well with house guests and was good company at meal times and on days away. It was a pleasure hosting him. Will keep in touch. David

(Excellent )

15/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)

Andrea has a great sense of humour and is always very helpful. It was a pleasure having him stay for six weeks. We worked well together as a team and he contributed a lot to the success of our boat trip. Welcome back any time.

(Excellent )

15/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host

It was my first experience as a volunteer and it was really beautiful. David is nice, friendly, kind and he is always available to help you. I had a great time with him. It was a pleasure to help him with his holiday homes, the work is not tiring, it allows you to learn this profession and it makes you come in contact with the many tourists who… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Benedict)

It was great having Benedict stay for four weeks. He was great company and always willing to help when anything needed done. Benedict is a caring, considerate person who does his best to make other people happy. He helped with getting rooms ready for guests and also encouraged me to live a more healthy lifestyle (though this may not last once he's… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Adrien )

It was a pleasure having Adrien stay for 6 weeks. He was a great help when moving the boat from Oban to Inverness. He quickly developed skills when we spent a day building a shed and was always helpful. Best wishes for the future. David.

(Excellent )

12/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (EWEN) for host

I was so lucky to spend 2 months with David! It was my first experience as volunteer and I will always remember it.
Warm, very friendly, I shared pleasant moments with him.
I really enjoyed helping David, the work was not difficult. It was a pleasure to help him sometimes in the garden, sometimes to clean some properties, etc.
David is a very good… read more

(Excellent )

05/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (EWEN)

Ewen stayed for eight weeks and was very friendly and helpful. He crewed on the boat for one week in miserable weather and was always cheerful, adapting well to changes in plan. He helped out with some property maintenance and work with tourists and was always obliging and able to work on his own initiative. Highly recommended if you get the… read more

(Excellent )

04/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Axel)

It was a privilege to have Axel stay for a month. His English is excellent and we had many good conversations. He helped me refurbish a room which is now let to a student and helped with anything needing done. Great also as crew on the boat enabling me to enjoy relaxation time. Can recommend to other hosts.

(Excellent )

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