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Restoring a 54 ft Sailing Ketch, CT54 in the Southern Caribbean. Looking for crew to assist in the work, we are out of the water on land with a lot of work needed, the boat was abandoned for years and filled up with water, some areas need ripping out completely, plenty of cleaning, sanding and painting.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The boat yard we are located in is in the scenic area of Chaguaramas, Trinidad. Plenty of hiking, beach nearby, local cuisine. Lots of different nationalities in the boat yard, you will meet Americans, Europeans, South Africans, Australians as well as local Caribbean people.
Opportunity to learn about sailboat maintenance and repairs.
Help
Anyone with Woodworking skills or electrical skills would be a bonus but plenty of general cleaning, fibreglass work, sanding, painting, and other unskilled labour duties so no experience needed. just ask for a maximum of 4 hours a day doing something constructive.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
Queen size bed in the aft cabin of the vessel we are restoring, air conditioned. Other areas of the boat are being worked on so for now toilet, shower and washing facilities are in the main shower block of the boat yard. Food will be provided. Free Wifi.
What else ...
Plenty to do in the immediate area and even more a short taxi ride away. Ideal for those who love hiking, swimming and nature. Port of Spain nearby has plenty of night life, bars and clubs, though transport can be an issue late at night.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
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Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Overall : I worked 1 month with Oliver's father in law on his boat. Almost scraping and sanding all the pieces of wood and coating them.
It was a hard 5 hours daily work under the sun but very interesting.
What I liked :
- Working with Billy (Oliver's father in law) was not easy at the beginning,… read more
Thanks a lot for having me… read more
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Overall : I worked 1 month with Oliver's father in law on his boat. Almost scraping and sanding all the pieces of wood and coating them.
It was a hard 5 hours daily work under the sun but very interesting.
What I liked :
- Working with Billy (Oliver's father in law) was not easy at the beginning,… read more
Thanks a lot for having me… read more
Low maintenance and easy to get along with he is willing to try new things and keen to learn.
Welcome back any time.
Thanks Cap'n
