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Project is to rehabilitate an old dutch fishing boat, real witness of the manwork art of this period (late 50's). Converted into north atlantic charter boat, she suffered from lack of care...which we want to repair now, giving back her nobelty.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be living on the boat, in the middle of the bay surrounded by other boats. Next to the village of Puerto Lindo. Meet other travelers from many countries with various experiences.
You will be experiencing autonomous living on a boat with constraints and rewards ( such as jumping in the safe water surrouding). You must understand that a boat is moving by nature and that we are not talking of a house in the woods.
Help
You like to help with your hands and see the result after a good job, You have Do It Yourself capabilities.
You will probably share the space onboard with local specialized paid workers such as welders. Great opportunity for you to understand their world. You will probably help them and learn about metal treatment.
Depending on your skills, ability to learn and how long you stay, you will be assigned a project accordingly.
Protective gears will be provided such as gloves, overalls, masks, when required.
Warning: if you are attracted by romantic sailing, maybe this project is not for you...yet. Feel free to ask any question regarding life aboard should you be not familiar or unsecure with life at sea.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Speaking French, English, Spanish and German I am open to foreign laguages and culrural exchange through language. Having different profiles on board will facilitate cultural exchange with other travelers you will meet aboard as well as with local workers from the nearby village
Accommodation
You will have your own cabin on the boat and share toilet and shower. Kitchen is open for your cooking. Grocery from the village is also a good start for interaction with locals.
Fridge on the boat and good filtered potable water.
Basic food and cooking facility is provided. Everyone has its own habits regarding food...including intolerance and religion. We respect that.
Access to mini supermarket in the bearby village is easy as well local meal to go.
We will provide morning coffee, tea and more upon request.
However, we mostly gather ashore to enjoy meals together.
What else ...
Costa Arriba, Colon and Portobelo is the Historical coast for Panama discovery and the departure of galeons full of silver to Spain.
It is also a departure and arrival of boat traveling to and from Colombia.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Cheap illimited 4g-LTE connection can easily be organized. Sporadic wifi connection on board or ashore is also easily accessible.
Space for parking camper vans
Secure space for vehicles can be available although it is not the aim of this environment which is more open to community living and sharing around one project.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (10)
Endurant, motivé, assidu, je recommande facilement.
Emmanuelle, excellente cuisinière et toujours d'humeur positive m'a régalé à chaque repas avec des… read more
On ne manquait pas non plus de choses à faire pendant… read more
sommes un couple et nous n'avons pas vécu
l'expérience de la même façon :
1/ Pour l'un de nous deux, l'expérience fut courte, car
parti au bout d'une journée. N'a pas voulu rester
davantage de temps.
Pourquoi :
- a trouvé que c'était dangereux : aller en barque seuls
pour rejoindre le bateau, y… read more
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Endurant, motivé, assidu, je recommande facilement.
Emmanuelle, excellente cuisinière et toujours d'humeur positive m'a régalé à chaque repas avec des… read more
On ne manquait pas non plus de choses à faire pendant… read more
sommes un couple et nous n'avons pas vécu
l'expérience de la même façon :
1/ Pour l'un de nous deux, l'expérience fut courte, car
parti au bout d'une journée. N'a pas voulu rester
davantage de temps.
Pourquoi :
- a trouvé que c'était dangereux : aller en barque seuls
pour rejoindre le bateau, y… read more
Michel and Emmanuelle are both really nice and made us feel welcome. They also showed us the surrounding during the weekend.
The tasks were varied and interesting (treating and painting metal bars that will later be used to make a pergola, making cement, dismantling and then… read more
durant cette semaine, le travail fût éprouvant mais satisfaisant car nous travaillons ensemble et dans la bonne humeur !!! michel est passionné… read more
