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Aloha! I am a cruising sailer in Hawaii. I have been restoring my boat for 4 years while sailing Hawaii. My interest is to go to the South Pacific in the next year or two. Also love sailing locally, diving, snorkeling, paddle boarding.
Boat life is a minimalist lifestyle, all self sustaining equipment solar powered. Water is free, bring your refillable water bottle. Minimal use of plastics, healthy lifestyle. Pack lightly.
I need an extra hand to help with my projects an I like to have company on the boat with me. I like your input on creative work
The help could be cleaning stainless, sanding wood, painting, varnishing, sewing, and any general boat tasks that comes up. I forgot taping there is always taping. Though most of the big paint projects are completed. We do tasks on the boat while in the water, we jump in when hot, the water is beautiful and warm, and you can take my SUP for a spin anytime.
Our helping agreement would be 3 hrs per day. 5 days out of 7, approx 15 hrs per week. you help on top of that with some cooking and keeping the boat clean in the living spaces like you would at home. Sometimes we have to do a longer day to get a project to a stopping point, i would make that up in sailing more or if you wanted time off.
We sail regularly on days off, sailing, snorkeling, whale watching etc. in return for the 15 hrs. I also take ventures around town and hikes or visit beaches from land in the evenings or on days off.
I’d be able to teach you how rigging and sails work on my sailboat. I have books to read if your interested. There are some things I teach, you need to learn for sailing. A few knots used regularly, how to assist me raising or lowering sails, and assist in docking. I can do it all myself, but with an extra person it’s easier. I can also teach you lots more if sailing is your passion
You can visit two close beach’s by foot to dive -swim.
About the boat. She a 36’ Hans Christian Cutter. You can look the model up online it you want to see more boat information. This vessel is made to and equipt to cruise the world I have her rigging sails, safety equipment in good repair.
Your only expense is you pay for your own personal items , and chip in at the market for cost of foods, we cook meals together. I have most the makings, spices, the galley has a 3 burner stove, refrigeration, oven and double sink.
There are semi private sleeping berths with room for your few personal items and soft luggage. Know that Boat living is living in close quarters, not a lot of privacy.
There is no WiFi on the boat but there is phone service most everywhere. I have a hotspot I can use occasionally.
Art Projects
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Learn about a sailboats rigging and systems. Enjoy sailing, Swimming snorkeling. Hawaiian lifestyle
Visit Hawaii with a place to stay. Accessible to hiking, beaches towns on island.
Sailboat Maintance includes sanding, cleaning, polishing, handing me tools in cramped spaces, sewing, taping, paint and varnish, etc..
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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40’ sailboat. The forward V berth next to head. Head is shared. Private door to this area. Shower, (cold). Also a aft berth beside companionway,
Galley and ice box on board.
If we got along well and you wanted to continue staying on my boat and sailing with me it’s a possibility. Ask me if interested.
Car rentals available at local airport 4 miles away. Town is also 4 miles. Costco, target, health food stores, grocery. Barbecue, galley available on boat. All island activities available to you on your free time.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
One
3 hrs per day 5 days week. 15 hrs total or I repay with extra sailing
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