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Description
I live in an off grid float cabin in an isolated bay on the west coast of BC about 30 minutes by boat from the town of Sayward on Vancouver Island.
There are no neighbours, stores, or community. The cabin is warm and comfortable and has the amenities of home.
I have a number of DIY projects and home repairs that I need help with.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Camping
Van life
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about the off grid lifestyle in a remote setting. Learn wood harvesting techniques such as cuttting firewood and milling lumber from driftwood. Learn boating skills and ocean safety. Explore interesting historical sites.
Help
You will be helping me with repairs to the dock and building some outbuildings for storage. In addition there is general maintenance, chopping wood for winter, beach combing for logs and helping with a variety of tasks that go with off grid living. DIY skills will be useful, but are not essential as I can teach you, however you need to be in good physical shape with strong muscles as many of the tasks are physically demanding.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
There is a guest room in my cabin, and there is also a guest cabin. You can have the guest cabin to yourself but it doesn't have WiFi
I will provide three meals a day that we will cook together or take turns cooking. If you have special dietary needs or want specialty foods or snacks it is a good idea to bring them with you as there are no stores nearby.
What else ...
During your free time you will be able to hike the deserted logging roads and explore rugged coastline and private beaches. There is freshwater lakes close by with access to an old hunters cabin. I have a small boat and ebike you can borrow. You can explore several abandoned historical sites. There is an abandoned WW2 outpost with a very large mostly intact compound and large gun turrets from the 1940s close by at York Island.There are many possible wildlife viewing opportunities including grizzly and black bears, elk herds, varieties of water foul, whales, and many other marine mammals. Enjoy harvesting fresh seafood including many varieties of fin fish and shell fish.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
