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Hello Everyone!
We are Marco and Eduarda, we love each other very much. :-) Sometimes Marco´s son Mathies is on board as well. We live on our sailing ship. At this moment we are in the south of Portugal, Portimão.
Marco and Mathies sailed for 10 years around the world with our ship and we are now since a few years in Portugal. Later coming year the journey continues and the three of us, and some crew, will sail over to Brasil and Caribbean and further on. Weheew!!
About the cultural exchange. The sailing world is a culture on its own, for many people desired, although unknown. So this might be your chance to get to know more about the world of sailing and everything that comes and goes with it. We can tell you, it´s not only joy and happiness:-) No no! When you´re not a millionaire, but just a carpenter like Marco, than its just hard work to live your dream on a 68 year old timber boat.
What we offer is a unique cultural exchange of: hands on practical knowledge and skills, experience and a unique lifestyle. We can teach you, if you have a technical background, everything you want to know about sailing, traditional boat maintenance, navigation, system maintenance and much more.
Besides we enjoy good stories, eating together, play games like volleyball and cards, (Catan is our favourite boardgame at the moment), fishing, travelling, watersports, boat tours with dinghy, the ocean itself and everything you can imagine around it. Often we trough out a bbq with a drink and some music and we often have great evenings together.
So what we look for is: First of all people that feel atracted to and are curious about the sailing culture, the ocean and how it is to live on a traditional ship. But also, as we said before, boatlife goes hand in hand with physical work. So it`s necessary that you have a technical background in, painting, engineering, construction, eletrical work, woodwork, or general maintenance. However, a curious mind, a hands-on attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to work as part of a team from about 7 people are just as important. Besides we also need to take care of our living space, keep it cosy and clean incluing cooking meals for the crew. We take turns in this, altough cooking skills are very welcome, just as musicians.
Whats the plan?!! The ship is currently on anchor in Portimao and stil mobile and sailing, so this is your chanche to sail a bit before dry docking. Around the 16th of November the ship will be dry docked here in south Portugal for yearly maintanace. Before that time, while still afloat, we need to prepare for the dry docking. The masts and bow sprit will be lifted out this year for maintannace.
We have lots of sanding and painting to do, the rudder and propellor will be taken out, a oil seal on the gearbox needs to be replaced, electrical cables from the masts need to be replaced, antennas and much more. Half or end of January the ship wil go back afloat and after reconecting the masts and bowsprit we can sail again a throw a nice party to celebrate our victory!!
We have a strong prefence for people at least 25 years old.
We are looking for people rightaway!
Hope to hear from you Marco and Eduarda! -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
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Interests
History
Art & design
Self development
Movies & TV
Pets
Events & social
Plant care
Music
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Team sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Cycling
Dancing
Beach
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You’ll have the opportunity to experience what it's like to live on a ship. A vessel like ours always requires care and attention, so maintenance is a continuous process—and you’ll get to learn some valuable skills along the way.
Besides we sailed the ship all around the world for the last 10 years, we got plenty stories to tell, and experiences to share
When we head out to sea, and if you're interested, I’d be happy to teach you everything about sailing, navigation, weather patterns, safety, tender driving, and more. With years of experience, I genuinely enjoy sharing my knowledge with eager and curious newcomers.
If this sounds like an adventure you’d love to be a part of, don’t hesitate to reach out! We look forward to hearing from you. -
Help
Over the past two years, we've been fortunate to have had the help of many wonderful Workawayers from all over the world, and it’s been a truly positive experience each time!
.The jobs involved:
Sail repairs (I'll teach)
Painting, lots of that always
Cleaning
House hold tasks. Also lots.
Some diy when you have the skills.
And many other things.
So when you think you can be of help,and are excited to contribute to life on a beautiful sailing vessel.then i love to hear from you. -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Indonesian: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Still learning Portugese and i will keep learning the coming years, i hope. -
Accommodation
The ship is 28 meters over all and has plenty space and everything on board. Besides all the safety and navigation systems: 2 toilets, 2 hot showers, heating system for the colder days, good beds (you will have your own cozy cabin), fully equipped kitchen, plenty water and electricity, sound system and even a movie projector. So don't think it's a sort of survival here, it's very comfy here on our own little island.
i provide 3 meals a day, -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
I have WiFi on my phones hotspot that you can use.
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Space for parking camper vans
plenty space for cars here on land.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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I still remember when Marco’s son, Mathis, got his fishing lines got all tangled up and I, his friend, another guest and him 4 people had to help you. it was so funny that was my very last memory before leaving. I wonder if you eventually managed to untangle all of them.
Can you believe it’s already been a … read more
During her time with us, Mimi helped with a variety of household tasks, including cooking, cleaning, and plant care. One of her … read more
Ik voelde me meteen op mijn plek en rolde zo in het ritme van … read more
They helped with a huge variety of tasks: … read more
Helping getting the boat ready to go back into the water was hard work sometimes but a great learning experience. Marco is a very heartwarming guy and we're really greatfull that we got to meet him and build a friendship with him.
Thanks to Marco for … read more
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I still remember when Marco’s son, Mathis, got his fishing lines got all tangled up and I, his friend, another guest and him 4 people had to help you. it was so funny that was my very last memory before leaving. I wonder if you eventually managed to untangle all of them.
Can you believe it’s already been a … read more
During her time with us, Mimi helped with a variety of household tasks, including cooking, cleaning, and plant care. One of her … read more
Ik voelde me meteen op mijn plek en rolde zo in het ritme van … read more
They helped with a huge variety of tasks: … read more
Helping getting the boat ready to go back into the water was hard work sometimes but a great learning experience. Marco is a very heartwarming guy and we're really greatfull that we got to meet him and build a friendship with him.
Thanks to Marco for … read more
"Nastia" spent about 5 weeks on board and it was a joy to have her here.
She has been a great help on board. The jobs she did, are among others, repairing sails, painting, cooking, social media exposure, assisting in scuba dive activities, household, photographing, navigating, tender driving. She takes her … read more
I learned so much on this boat as Marco was very kind to show and explain how it all works.
I learned to stitch the sails, ride a dingie, tie some knots and a bit of navigation of the boat.
And also I made new friends during my stay and I'm very grateful.
I cooked every day and it was wonderful how they enjoyed my food every day! He trusted me 100% from the … read more
Emma has been on board for several weeks when we where on the ship yard in south Portugal. Her main task was to cook for the 4 always hungry work man on board. She also took care of the house with cleaning and keeping everything nice and cozy so the others could totaly focus on … read more
Marco is a nice guy , always eager to teach you something about sailing, driving the dingie or even how to make bread.
The only thing someone should remember is … read more
Artur is great on the guitar and with the vocals. He is a professional musician in Brazil and he has no problem showing that.
He is very social, full of stories and spreads a positive energy around. Besides his skills as a performer he does good in … read more
Luc is a great guy, like most Kiwi's i have met till so far. He is a refreshing, respectful, healthy, sporty, easy going man full of motivation, takes initiative all the time, see what needs to be done and goes for it. He perse wanted to finish some jobs the … read more
He painted the whole side of my ship in a matter of a few days and i am still happy with his work, it’s as new again.
Joe is a very social dude always in for some fun or a good chat. But don’t get me wrong, because he also knows his duties and does them with … read more
Jonah is a very kind, dedicated and polite guy, sensitive to emotional details. He assisted in Painting, sailing, cooking, household, construction carpentry. He picks up things fast and never gave me the feeling things where to much asked, always happy to … read more
Because, Ingrid has a strong drive to work and to get things done. Often I was surprised by what all was done when I came back on board. These jobs included sanding, filling, painting, cooking, cleaning and general house/boathold things.
I would describe Ingrid as a open and … read more
This was Jonas his first Workaway. Jonas is a hard working skilled guy who will have a good future as a carpenter! He got it in his blood. We worked together to build a wooden house here in Portugal and i wish i found another Jonas. We didn't get as far as we both wished but thats me to blame. … read more
Fer cooked very nice food for the crew, took care of the ship with cleaning etc, she did those tasks very well. Besides that she sanded a lot of wood to prepare for painting, also that was done well. She speaks Portuguese, Spanish and I am sure she will speak English in a few weeks because … read more
I spend two weeks on the boat and had a great time and a lot of laughs with Marco and the workaway crew. Marco is a good host, and you will be well taken care of.
I had a great week on the boat. Marco explains exactly what he wants and how. He always has an open ear for questions and he takes great care of his helpers.
You can learn a lot of new things but you really need basic and extended craftsmanship and strength. Especially during the dry docking … read more
Javi plays the Flamengo guitar like his famous grand father🤩
Thank you very much Javi for your help, i wish you all the best👍🏼
