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We've been a non-profit sailing association since 1982, built on communal volunteer work.
Our school holds sailing courses (dinghy boats, cruise boats, and windsurfs) for different levels: from summer weekly courses for beginners who never went on a boat before, up to winter offshore crossings for "seasoned" sailors. We're a crossroads between people and sea, and we share the desire to partake in different experiences, and enjoy nature.
Our summer school is located in Golfo delle Saline, on the breathtaking northwest side of Sardinia island (Italy). Our sailing staff runs weekly courses, while ground staff helps with the daily issues of running a school as if it were a big shared sailboat.
Join us if you want to bathe in our Mediterranean sun and explore the sailing world yourself!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Plant care
LGBTQ
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Carpentry
Animals
Outdoor activities
Water sports
Nature
Camping
Sailing / Boating
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will offer accommodation and meals for the whole period, as well as the chance to try out sailing or windsurfing according to the courses' availability. Our friendly Italian staff will also bring hospitality and inclusiveness to all the group of volunteers. The blooming Mediterranean vegetation and the splendid Le Saline sand beach make this place a real paradise for nature lovers interested in sharing experiences with a friendly young bunch of sporty people.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for pragmatic and empathetic Workawayers helping us at the sailing school, mainly as ground staff.
-> At the moment we're ONLY looking for general maintenance volunteer who can help us between end of September early October with some experience in DIY, general wiring experience, carpenter, wood work and high manuality, and not afraid to lift heavy weights and get their hands dirty, cleaning boats, and dismantelling our summer base.
ANIMATION VOLUNTEERS:
- We're looking for italian speaking volunteers who can help us with child-care or teenagers-care (from 7 up to 17 years old) outside boating hours with age-appropriate activities and games, making sure they respect their bedtime schedule and the environment of the school.
!! THIS ROLE REQUIRE YOU TO HAVE SOME GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF ITALIAN in order to interact with kids.
GENERAL VOLUNTEERS:
- Volunteers with manual help experience, garedning and possibly painting and wiring knowledge.
CAMBUSIERI VOLUNTEERS:
- We’re also looking for organized and cooperative people who will take part in the regular cleaning, helping us with daily maintenance of the base and leading the students in the preparation and clearing of the tables for all the meals.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
We are located inside the Capo d’Orso Camping in a reserved area dedicated to the school. We offer shared dormitories in independent wood houses with bunk beds, or individual organized tents, depending on the period and the length of stay.
Our cook provides dinner and lunch to all students, staff members and future workawayers. We provide a shared storeroom (free for everybody) for breakfast and afternoon snaks.
What else ...
Our nautical base is located inside a Camping connected daily by bus to the nearest town - Palau.
The nearest airport and port is in Olbia, which is approximately 1h by car and 2h by bus from the Camping.
The Camping offers many facilities: two beaches, a tennis and a football camp, a restaurant, swimming pool, café and a minimarket with ATM service.
From Palau you can take a ferry and in less than 30 min. reach "La Maddalena" Island where you can take a trip to 'Garibaldi's house' and enjoy the wonderful beaches and the crystalline sea of Sardegna
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Some of the best moments were our evening chats on the couches, where her laughter and stories made the days feel… read more
They are a competent team of sailors and people with a big love for the sea, and you can see it in every moment of their days: from the attention and the care they use in the lessons to the guests to the late night talks on the couches.
I worked as a cambusiera, so my… read more
She quickly became one of those people you… read more
I can’t even begin to describe how wonderful this experience was. It was my third time volunteering using workaway, but by far the best one yet. From the moment I arrived, I truly felt at home and didn’t want to leave.
Everyone at the camp was incredibly welcoming, kind, and supportive. They went out of their way to make sure I was… read more
Some of our best… read more
This was my first workaway and I had a lovely experience !! Alice and Bacca were very welcoming, along with all the other staff members. The expectations were clear from the outset and communication was good throughout. I would highly recommend them! I'll miss everyone and I hope to see you all next year (:
Grazie e a… read more
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Some of the best moments were our evening chats on the couches, where her laughter and stories made the days feel… read more
They are a competent team of sailors and people with a big love for the sea, and you can see it in every moment of their days: from the attention and the care they use in the lessons to the guests to the late night talks on the couches.
I worked as a cambusiera, so my… read more
She quickly became one of those people you… read more
I can’t even begin to describe how wonderful this experience was. It was my third time volunteering using workaway, but by far the best one yet. From the moment I arrived, I truly felt at home and didn’t want to leave.
Everyone at the camp was incredibly welcoming, kind, and supportive. They went out of their way to make sure I was… read more
Some of our best… read more
This was my first workaway and I had a lovely experience !! Alice and Bacca were very welcoming, along with all the other staff members. The expectations were clear from the outset and communication was good throughout. I would highly recommend them! I'll miss everyone and I hope to see you all next year (:
Grazie e a… read more
Her presence in the kitchen was something special — always bringing lightness, warmth, and a smile. Sergio especially loved working side by side with her;… read more
She worked during some of the busiest weeks of the season for us and proved to be up to the task, overcoming the difficulties with tenacity and a smile on her face. She blended in very well with the colleagues… read more
Working as an animatrice, I had three varied weeks with different groups of kids. Everyday though was underpinned with sunshine, the sea, super friendly team and volunteers, and some cracking food!
Alice, Bacca and the whole… read more
She picked things up fast, both in the galley and during daily life at the sailing school. While coordinating with other volunteers, she gave clear, confident… read more
The beach was just 20 meters away, and I had plenty of free time to enjoy it. I was also invited to join sailing trips, which… read more
Zac joined us during pre-season and quickly became a core part of the setup crew. We tackled a lot of woodwork and various renovation projects, and his experience and skill really… read more
I joined in March, pre-season, helping with the set-up of the camp and working on a few small improvement/maintenance projects. It is clear the staff are incredibly passionate about the sailing… read more
We still laugh thinking of that video call… read more
Beyond his hard work, Jakob was a fantastic presence—kind, friendly, and a great team player.… read more
Tasha is a wondeful hard working volunteer. She has excellent communication skills, wit and kindness in abundance.
She's has been a valuable member of out team helping us boths with kids than in general… read more
I spent 3 weeks her in June, and then returned for another 10 days in September. It felt so good to come back, I truly felt like I was returning to a place where I had spent years before. At the camp, I met many kind and friendly people. Alice and Alessandro are wonderful hosts!!
My tasks at the camp included… read more
We had the great pleasure of having her for two weeks at our base and from the first moment she arrived till the very last day she was incredibly available, kind and friendly with everyone. She fulfilled her daily task with exceptional… read more
As for the work, I mainly did maintenance tasks. Alessandro is a person who accepts new ideas and… read more
Her solar and smily attitude made everyone happy and it was always a pleasure to chat with her, hearing stories about the beauty of her home in… read more
Frederique bonded well with most of the staff (and we apologize for the one who didn't get along with!) and the other Workawayers. She quickly adapted to our routine, whether we had 60… read more
Me fui hace un par de días del camping y ya estoy pensando cuando volver jajaj :)
Muy feliz de haber compartido mi primer experiencia con estos chicos.
Aprendí un montón de italiano hablando con ellos pero de todas formas la comunicación era fácil porque varios hablan español o inglés también.
Tuve la hermosa… read more
Flor was very involved and brought a positive atmosphere to our home with her cheerful nature. She also organized yoga classes for everyone, which were much… read more
Despite the initial issues due to our school's recent… read more
I was lucky to work here as a sailing instructor. The kids were adorable! It's a real pleasure to work with them. Not to mention the fleet of dinghies in PERFECT CONDITION!
Life at Camp is very charming. Little wooden cabins and trees everywhere and big family tables to share Sergio's meals… read more
He's an honest, kind, friendly, down-to-earth, and passionate guy. Many of the maintenance works he did on the facility made it more beautiful and more comfortable for everyone. The weeks he spent with us flew by, but I'm sure that from this voluntary exchange, a beautiful friendship has been born and… read more
