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Description
Help paint an old Clipper ship in the beautiful town of Groningen.
We are Paul en Judith and live and work on a 1905 traditional sailing ship.
Before we set out to the sea for sailing trips with guests, the outside of the ship needs to be painted.
The ship is located next to the old city center of Groningen, a lively and safe student city.
So apart from painting and enjoying the company of other workawayers, this is also a very cool city trip.
PS: For a good mix of the crew we especially invite young men to respond to this post :-)
Types of help and learning opportunities
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about life on a traditional Dutch Sailing ship. Learn about painting and maintenance. Learn about life in the Netherlands. Learn about yourself :-)
Help
The outside of the ship is mainly steel and in pretty good condition. Still every year corrosion needs to be removed, and after that sanding and painting. Also some woodpainting, like the 23 meter high main mast.
We provide good working wear and Paul will be instructing and assisting in the work.
We ask for flexibility in working days and hours, because the work needs dry weather.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A one mast clipper, 25 x 5 meters. You will have a private cabin with window and sink. Two showers and toilets are available. The owners live seperatly but we will see each other often because of the size of the ship, 25 x 5 meter and cooking together. Judith is a great cook and will make you good and healty vegetarian meals.
What else ...
Groningen is a lively student city with many venues, bars, concert and night life. Trains and busses are nearby and you can travel around easily. You could also rent a bike for the period to move around more freely. But most of the city is accesible by walking. We don't have Wifi, you will need your hotspot.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
If you come by campervan, you can park it for free outside the city for the duration of your stay on our ship.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
They made us feel at ease straight away as if we were at home and the amount of work was balanced.
I spent some very pleasant days on board the Nova Cura, it was a wonderful experience. Thanks so… read more
She is precise in her work, dedicated, gets the job done, needs only few instructions. Lisa is a great team member, relaxed and got the crew dancing every evening!
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They made us feel at ease straight away as if we were at home and the amount of work was balanced.
I spent some very pleasant days on board the Nova Cura, it was a wonderful experience. Thanks so… read more
She is precise in her work, dedicated, gets the job done, needs only few instructions. Lisa is a great team member, relaxed and got the crew dancing every evening!
The work was very beattiful, was pretty nice learn new things about sanding and painting.
They have soo many patience for my English not good and they help me to… read more
He is a focussed and reliable worker and achieved good results.
Furthermore Lewis is wonderful company, he makes good conversation on many topics,
is socially skillfull, intelligent and fun to be with. Lewis is very cooperative and always on time.
He likes to spend time alone… read more
