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WHEN FACED WITH THE PROSPECT OF LIVING IN A BROKEN WORLD,
BY THE RULES OF THE WORLD BREAKERS,
WHAT COULD YOU POSSIBLY DO???
🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️YOU CAN BECOME THE PIRATE YOU WERE BORN TO BE!!🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️ 🏴☠️🏴☠️
“Audentes Fortuna Iuvat” –
FORTUNE FAVORS THE BOLD!
Ahoy hoy, me hearties!!
Rather than accepting the ordinary, I have chosen to embrace the outlandish and downright ridiculous task of restoring a 100 year old pirate ship and sailing her around the world. To do this we need wild hearted wanderers and salty souls to live together and build together. We have created a beautiful life and community around this ship already, and we are always excited to grow our pirate family.
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She is a Norwegian gaff-rigged ketch , converted in the 80's from a Hardanger Kutter fishing boat, with stories in her bones and rot in her timbers. She’s a beautiful rascal who is extremely demanding but hopefully absolutely possibly worth it!
⚓⚓⚓ A NEW COURSE⚓⚓⚓
After 2 long years of skedaddling around the Oslo Fjord trying to find a friendly harbour . I have accepted and made peace with staying put in Norway.I will be learning the skills of boatbuilding, professionally to realise my goals and restore this wild old lady. To do this I have enrolled in an intensive boat building course in Fredrikstad. This course will take 3 years, So all voyaging will be put on hold until the ship can be put into ocean going condition. This means we will be based in Fredrikstad for the foreseeable future.
We’re still afloat. Still working. Still dreaming. Still very much in need of hands, hearts, and good souls.
🛠️🛠️🛠️ WHO’S NEEDED?🛠️🛠️🛠️
This isnt a holiday experience. Although at times it probably absolutely fits that description. This is a floating project, home, sanctuary, and experiment. No two days are the same — and every week brings a new tide.
WE LOVE
CARPENTERS, woodworkers, and boatbuilders!!!!!
MECHANICAL MINDS!!
ARTISTS, stitchers, painters, dreamers!!!
COOKS who care and feed with joy!!
MUSICIANS, storytellers, chaos gremlins!
POSITIVE PEOPLE
Social media & nonprofit wizards
Yoga guides, sea witches, and kind-hearted souls
We encourage each other and we try our best to be kind to one another!!
You will be expected to do the same!
All identities, orientations, and backgrounds are welcome. If you’re kind, curious, and willing to work — you’re already halfway here. If you cannot sit at a table with people you have different opinions to. You would not be welcome at ours.
🌊🌊🌊 LIFE ABOARD🌊🌊🌊
This ship isn’t sailing far at the moment — but life aboard still has rhythm and soul. Days may include painting, cooking, cleaning, fixing, walking into town for parts, or rowing in the mist just to feel alive.
There are kayaks. Small sailing dinghies. Occasional local sails. Music nights. Long conversations. Bad coffee. Sometimes magic.
"Navigare necesse est, vivere non est necesse."
To sail is necessary; to live is not.
🖤🖤🖤 ON SOBRIETY, STRUGGLE & PURPOSE🖤🖤🖤
This space has quietly become a refuge for those who need it — especially those healing from burnout, addiction, or just too much world. If you’re sober, sober-curious, or simply looking to reconnect with yourself and others in a deeper way, you are welcome here. We are not all sober, all of the time, but I decided myself to give up alcohol and smoking years ago. And I respect anyones journey in this.
This isn’t rehab. But it is a good place to remember who you are.
💌💌💌 IF YOU WANT TO JOIN💌💌💌
Read this fully. Sit with it. Then, if it still stirs something in you:
Start your message with:
“J’arrrr matey I be wantin’ to join yer crew, I be applying for the salty position o’ ship’s…” (insert your spirit or skill)
Tell us a tall tale (a wee fib or fable is fine). Maybe something like:
“One day I seen an enchantment I dids, the skies were mischievous that day, they was...”
Somewhere in your message, include the phrase: “You’re a sentence!”
(So I know you read this far and aren’t just copy-pasting into projects.)
🌊🌊🌊A FEW FINAL WAVES🌊🌊🌊
This is my home, not a hostel. It’s not a business. There is no pay — but food, shelter, and a place at the table are shared with those who pull their weight and bring their heart.
Plans change with the weather. I can’t promise a space months in advance — if you want to come, message as close to the time as you can and be flexible, You can message early to make contact, just understand I cannot confirm spaces until closer to the time.
This lifestyle isn’t just about sailing. It’s also about being still, and learning how to live with the boat when she isn’t going anywhere and living in close quarters with many other amazing humans.
You’ll learn a lot here — about boats, people, sailing, and probably yourself. I’ll give you my time and knowledge in person. I just don’t have the energy to answer dozens of Q&A messages by phone.
If you’ve made it this far — thank you. You’re already rare.
This project needs people like you. People with soul and guts and calloused hands. People who want to build something real. Even when the world feels a little unreal.
If you also are looking to buy a boat and start your livaboard life Norway has tonnes of cheap boats and even free ones given away all the time. I can help you FIND A BOAT!
Per aspera ad astra
— Through hardships to the stars!
So bring your courage. Bring your craft. Help us keep this dream afloat.
Always remember and never forget,
A flappy sail,
Is NOT a HAPPY sail!
“Fair winds and the unflappiest of sails,
— Your Captain
A filthy pirate from the Emerald Isle ☠️☘️”
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Photography
Music
Languages
Hitchhiking
History
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Blogging
Art & design
Animals
Architecture
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Adventure sports
Cycling
Camping
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will get to experience life living aboard a sailing boat. I can teach them about sailing and share all my knowledge of the sea. Benefits will be improved fitness, improved mental health, the fulfillment of working as a part of a team. Ability to be creative and to learn new skills. A chance to get infected with the sailing bug. Which stays with some for life.
We have now two lovely sea kayaks which I can give lessons in. I was a kayak instructor some moons ago.
We also have a very small little sailing boat we call banana. Which you are welcome to go exploring in and I can also give you lessons.
Help
Mainly looking for crew, to help with everyday tasks on board. Varies from steering the boat while I take up the anchor or take out the sails. To some cooking, some cleaning, and odd jobs that need to be done. Like some painting maybe decorating.
It will be the responsibility of the crew to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.
Crew are also responsible for keeping the saloon tidy. This includes doing the dishes and refilling our water jugs. Keeping the table relatively uncluttered is particularly helpful for our minds and is also doubly important at sea.
Emptying bins is also a beautiful thing to do.
Making tea and or coffee is also always a small act of love that keeps the crew smiling and thriving.
Games are always welcome and crew are encouraged to spontaneously start them. Who am I is a classic staple on the ship.
I'm always happy for ART onboard if you have an idea let me know and we can buy the supplies and make it happen!
Always while sailing it's important to have a good rain jacket. Waterproof trousers are also good to have. (You can get cheap ones of these in most outdoor stores) and nice warm layers. Wool is great because it stays warm when wet. Outdoor hiking fleeces are also good. We have no shower onboard so we take them where we can find them including currently a local waterfall. We will also be washing our clothes by hand onboard. If this doesn't suit you then life at sea probably won't either.
In terms of bedding, if you can bring a sleeping bag it means theres more blankets to go around. And if you can't we will find some for you.
Boat is currently in Norway. Plans are to Head South.
If you have read this section and agree to the terms. Include "I be a salty Dog at heart captain" somewhere in your intro message.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Croatian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I have basic French and Spanish would like to improve on both.
Accommodation
The boat has 3 different living areas. 2 cabins and a Saloon area. Guests could be in their own cabin, or sleeping in the saloon. It will depend on who is already onboard. We will also swap around and generally people can sleep where they are most comfortable. Food will be provided. A big shop will be done with all of us together and we will take turns cooking and cleaning.
We have another small sailing boat that crew can also live in while we are here in Norway. If you are introverted this might suit you down to the ground :)
What else ...
Depending on where we are travellers can decide what they would like to do. Sea swimming can be done daily. We will look for hikes where we can find them and try to make the most of where we visit.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Can use my internet hotspot. Or get a data Sim. Internet can be spotty at sea.
Space for parking camper vans
Can find you somewhere to park nearby.
Can possibly accept pets
Pets are allowed. Depends on how they feel about being on the boat. A trial period would be good to see if it works. Dogs have been onboard and have been very good boys...and girls!! Zelda :p
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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We also got the chance to actually sail the boat, and wow—it's a totally different experience… read more
There was always something exiting going on. We improved the deck, the new mast was in construction and I was taking care of boat Gudrun´s garden. The help did not really feel like work though which was very nice.
Also there… read more
I got injured during my stay (not on… read more
Cap kept things fun and interesting for the entirety. And while the lodgings and boat life took some getting used to, it was definitely worthwhile to be part of a family afloat.
Thank you for having me.
If you are planning on joining the crew just… read more
Fair winds and smooth roads Sky!
Worked on fixing the hull of the boat, learned a lot!!
I would very much recommend joining David and his… read more
I had an amazing experience on this pirate ship, surrounded by an incredible crew. The atmosphere was truly friendly, with lots of sharing, discussions, and great moments together. More than just a Workaway, it was a real human adventure where everyone brought something special, and we all… read more
Let's be honest: If you find a workaway opportunity that sounds exactely like the one you always imagined in your wild unrealistic dreams, the host is going to have a hard time keeping up with your expectations. Especially if it's your first workaway and your one big holiday of the year.
What… read more
I was lucky to see the boat sail on the journey from Nærsnes to Tønsberg and to see beautiful places like the island Håøya
I was looking for a workaway where I could learn new things and find new challenges and I found it, living on the boat really taught me a lot and I'm… read more
We had three amazing weeks, calquing a lot, cooking, painting inside the boat, spending good time with the crew and Dave, and meeting extraordinary people around the shipyard.
Dave is also a great storyteller and you're sure to never get bored when he is around.… read more
My first two weeks were spent in the Naersnes Harbor along all established ways of living the everchanging crew had built over the summer and autumn. The boat then transformed from the tent setting back to being an awesome pirate… read more
This was probably the wildest experience of my life so far! I really enjoyed my stay even though the pirate lifestyle was something to get used to (better dont pack fancy clothes;))! All the people I met were so welcoming and authentic, I really loved to chat with each one of them and exchange our worldviews, opinions and experiences.… read more
Marco is a wonderful man and a caring kind soul who has contributed much to our ship. He is cut… read more
I will surely come back again!
David is a great host and human with such a warm energy… read more
When I arrived Captain David welcomed me as a friend and made me feel like at home during my stay. As a carpenter role in the crew, it was amazing to see the things we sketched together and seeing that drawings become alive. Working with wood was like a meditation for me and I really enjoyed the time I spent there. Besides that… read more
Le crew et ses traditions, c'est quelque chose à vivre !
Le travaille est agréable, l'ambiance est merveilleuse, le recrutement bienveillant et enthousiaste, la nature pleine de vie !
Captain Dave peut faire souffler le vent et sourire le soleil !
Là bas, tout peut arriver et surtout le meilleur 🧭
Luca you will be missed. But we will hopefully sail again some day :)
The tasks were not just strictly about fixing the ship, and it felt incredible being part of the crew!
David is really flexible, I got there a couple days earlier than I planned and left 5 days after (I couldn't force myself to leave) and I… read more
I stayed for two weeks, and every day was different. David left me a lot of free space and also a lot of choices what I actually liked to do and… read more
Capucine has a big heart and lights up any room she enters with her warm energy. She has been hard working and highly productive.
Capucine has been a wonderful part of our pirate crew and I'm sure we will sail… read more
I really hope I'll get the chance to go onboard… read more
Her cooking has been a delight every time. She takes great pride in her cooking and for good reason! Eliza is a hard worker and is very easy to get along with.… read more
David (and Sage, by the time I was on board) are both… read more
Qi worked well by herself and also under supervision. She is intelligent and intuitive. I couldn't recommend her… read more
I discovered the life in the boat with David and I really appreciated sharing the boat with him and the greats moments passed in Kinsale.
I very quickly felt like I was staying with a friend with David and his friends.
I advise you to read the description carefully, life on a boat is not like on the… read more
