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Help us to re-fit a classic sailing schooner, moored in Monastir Tunisia

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    Well where do we start....Our boat....... Sandra (the 1st mate a professional Chief Stewardess for the rich and famous) and Steve (A marine engineer/Captain) happened upon this mighty vessel laying rusting in the Tiber looking a little sorry for herself in during our worldwide quest for the ideal adventure ship. One hazy evening moons ago an idea formed (possibly influenced by some wine) to buy a worthy vessel affordable within our means...and come hell or high water using our skills make her the finest vessel to grace the seven seas..A foolhardy plan one may admit...but a bloody good idea nonetheless.

    Well now we have her...what to do what to do...or more realistically what not to do.

    Stage 1....fix her.

    Stage 2....initially we planed to sail her around world as a charter vessel.
    Our ideas have evolved, seeing the world wake up to the crisis we are faced and now being parents to two young lads we have decided to do our bit for the planet and focus on efforts into becoming a citizen science ship helping to educate the next generation about the effects, consequences and solutions in dealing with our changing climate.

    A huge part of what we do now, is documenting our progress as we work, get the boat ready, live our day to day lives and prepare for the missions ahead.

    Who do we need?...obvious skills are boatbuilders, carpenters, engineers, painters (the list of boat jobs goes on) however...one thing to consider...5-6 people in a small space...cooking, cleaning and general upkeep come top of the pile as far as skills go. Our two sons 5 and 7 also need folks around who would be happy to interact with them in their day to day activities on and off the boat. They are really easy going and quite well "trained" so they don't need a nanny as such, but if you have skills to pass on, like reading, building stuff, playing and all other things wee boys like, they'd love to hang out with you.

    Hugely desirable attributes currently would be film making/editing, column writing (to help us document it all).

    Dedication & Aspiration...Ladies and Gentlemen....We could say hey...workaway stipulates 5 hours a day. This is a little different...sure you might be working dusk to dawn being shown how to get the perfect finish on a piece of timberwork, you might carry on into the wee small hours learning the true meaning of splicing the mainbrace....however you will also take some valuable skills from that experience learning from your fellow work-awayers and the regular procession of skilled professionals we have spending time on-board, you will be proud of what you achieved and a feeling of genuine satisfaction in a job well done and a skill well learnt is something money can't buy...that said it's not all work and no play.... you are becoming a sailor...everyone knows sailors have more fun than most, all work and no play....you know the rest!

    We are not sailing at the moment, she is currently hauled out of the water at a shipyard in Monastir Tunisia repairing some parts of the hull and repainting before we re-launch her. This being the case we have rented a villa nearby which has a separate annex where any work-awayers joining us would live. For the adventurous this is an opportunity not to be missed. Monastir is a sleepy fishing town south of the tourist Meccas of Sousse and Hamamnet. There are some nice beaches within walking distance, the medeival Medina to explore and has a bustling North African style vibe. Many worry about personal safety...in all honesty you are most probably safer here than in any big European city, people are friendly and helpful. As the tourist industry is so big the authorities wont tolerate any bad or dangerous behaviour and are ever present, and as long as you are respecting their laws and customs...the most interaction you will have with them is a friendly chat.

    Please please please feel free to get in touch. We wish I could say yay to every request, and will try to take as many people on as practicably possible.

    We look forward to hearing from you all and we look forward to meeting as many of you as we can.

    Steve & Sandra

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    ***Currently we have relocated to Monastir in Tunisia* she is currently hauled out of the water at a shipyard in Monastir Tunisia repairing some parts of the hull and repainting before we re-launch her. This being the case we have rented a villa nearby which has a separate annex where any work-awayers joining us would live. For the adventurous this is an opportunity not to be missed. Monastir is a sleepy fishing town south of the tourist Meccas of Sousse and Hamamnet. There are some nice beaches within walking distance, the medeival Medina to explore and has a bustling North African style vibe. Many worry about personal safety...in all honesty you are most probably safer here than in any big European city, people are friendly and helpful. As the tourist industry is so big the authorities wont tolerate any bad or dangerous behaviour and are ever present, and as long as you are respecting their laws and customs...the most interaction you will have with them is a friendly chat.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    She is a boat...the list of marine professional skills which she could enjoy in her refit is almost endless. If Port & Starboard are terms you remember from pirates of the Caribbean you will leave us with more nautical terms than you could shake a tiller at.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Lithuanian: Fluent
    Russian: Fluent
    Italian: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have 3 spare cabins on board, two twins and one four berth crew cabin. Take your pick before joining the rest of the crew for dinner in the crew mess.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are just a few kilometres form Rome Fiumicino airport in a quaint traditional Italian family Tiber river shipyard. The nearest Roman ruins are less than a kilometre away, the Romans spend their weekends in the beach at the end of our road, and if you want to hit the colloseum a quick walk, 5 minutes on the bus 20 minutes (ish) on the metro and you are there.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have Starlink, and you can work on the foredeck or the cafe nearby.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Nice dogs are nice.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image depicts a couple sitting on a stone wall, with a tree and a large staircase in the background, set against a bright and sunny day.
The image depicts two individuals sitting on a net on a boat, with a body of water and other boats visible in the background.
The image depicts a woman standing in front of ancient ruins, with a large tree in the background and a clear blue sky above.
The image depicts a grassy area with a large tree and a stone structure in the background, featuring a group of people and a child.
The image depicts a woman and a child on a boat, with a man standing behind them, all engaged in cleaning the vessel.
The image depicts a group of people seated around a table, with a watermark reading 'workaway.info' in the center. The atmosphere appears to be a social gathering.
The image depicts a woman sitting on a boat, holding a blue colander with strawberries, wearing a black t-shirt and khaki pants, with boats in the background.
The image depicts a woman painting the interior of a boat, wearing a black hoodie, white gloves, and sunglasses, with a paintbrush in her hand and a can of paint beside her.
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The image depicts a man lying in a dirty, cramped space, possibly a crawl space or basement, with a white pipe visible in the background.
The image depicts a man crawling out of a large white sail on a dock, surrounded by boats and a life ring in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman standing on a dock, with a boat in the background, both wearing protective gear, and the man holding a power tool.
The image depicts a man sanding a boat, wearing a black and white striped beanie, a black jacket, and a respirator, with a power tool in hand.
The image depicts a woman kneeling on a wooden boat deck, sanding a piece of wood with a power tool, surrounded by other boats and equipment.
The image depicts a sailboat with a person on the deck, featuring a clothesline with laundry and a tree in the background.
The image depicts a woman sitting on a wooden chair on a boat's deck, holding a brown object, with other people and boats in the background.
The image depicts a group of people enjoying a meal on a boat's deck, with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by wine glasses and plates of food.
The image depicts a woman wearing safety goggles, holding a magazine, and peering out of a wooden-framed opening in a white wall.
The image depicts a woman standing on a boat, holding a black and orange object, wearing red pants, a tan jacket, and yellow gloves, with a blue sky in the background.
The image depicts a person wearing a diving helmet, standing on a boat, giving a thumbs-up gesture, with a serene green body of water in the background.
The image depicts a man seated at a table laden with an assortment of food and drinks, set against a backdrop of a festive holiday atmosphere.
The image depicts a group of people gathered around a table on a boat, enjoying drinks and food. The atmosphere appears to be festive and social.
The image depicts a woman sitting at a table on a boat, holding a pen and a small object, with a glass of wine and a book nearby.
The image depicts a couple sitting at a table in a dimly lit restaurant, with the man and woman holding wine glasses and smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a woman in a kitchen, standing at a counter, with a bowl in her hand, wearing a black sweatshirt and jeans, in a small kitchen with a sink and stove.
The image depicts a group of four individuals standing in a kitchen, with a man on the left sporting tattoos and a black shirt, and a woman on the right holding a cell phone.
The image depicts a man in a red shirt, intently examining a black object in his hand, situated in a bathroom setting.
The image shows a woman standing in a kitchen, wearing an orange apron and holding a bottle of VIM cleaner. She has short grey hair.
The image depicts a serene scene of a large white sailboat with a wooden deck, sailing on a vast body of water under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a man and woman standing on a boat, with the man at the helm, set against a backdrop of a marina and a blue sky.
The image depicts a sailboat with three sails, floating on the water, with a mountainous landscape in the background and a watermark reading "workaway.info".

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