Help with renovating a 60 ft wooden boat, France

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Evaluación del anfitrión
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39
Última actividad
17/02/2020
Porcentaje de respuesta
100.0 %
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Descripción
Englishman with Chinese wife living full time in France.We are renovating a 60 ft wooden boat and would appreciate some help
Tipo de ayuda
Mantenimiento / bricolage
Otra
Ayuda
The boat is 50 years old and we need help in maintenance
Idiomas hablados
english,french chinese mandarin
Alojamiento
the crew cabin has two berths and its own toilet and shower
Algo más...
In a nice marina at aigues mortes near montpellier. Lovely old walled town in the camargue area.here until end of April. We have a car so can visit nearby.
Un poco más de información
- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
10.00-12.30 1430-17.00 mon-frid , weekends free

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Comentarios escritos sobre este anfitrión (39)

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Precisión del perfil:
(5.0)

Intercambio cultural:
(5.0)

Comunicación:
(4.7)

27/11/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Donovan) para el anfitrión

Great people and great experience. Would recommend to anyone interested.

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25/08/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Dan) para el anfitrión

What a great time! Work was never hard and the beer was always cold. Excellent hosts for a cultural experience. David is a kind easygoing Brit who i shared lots of laughs and adventures with. Also a few misadventures! I hope your shoulder healed! We put gallons of paint on the boat, which is hard with a paintbrush in one hand and a beer in the… read more

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31/05/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Rene) para el anfitrión

Hey David! So sorry for the late feedback, life has kept me very busy since I'm back from traveling! How are you doing?

I had a wonderful experience staying here with David and the other crews. David is a very kind and generous Englishman. It was my first time experiencing living on a boat and I had a very bad seasickness the very first night… read more

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12/03/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (andrew)

Andrew stayed onbiard for 2 weeks and was a very good worker, he is an expert carpenter and did several excellent jobs for us,he is very good company and a pleasure to have around.
Iwould very much reccomend him to any future hosts.

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13/06/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Arthur) para el anfitrión

David and Aylien have been very hospitable and accomodating. It was very interesting to work on the boat, they keep you well fed and there is always a beer handy. Thank you for the time spent!
Also apologies for the late review, I'm terrible at these

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08/06/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Bradley)

Bradley is an excellent worawayer. Nothing is too much trouble for him.
He uses his initiative and is avery quick learner.
He was a great help aboard our boat both in renovation work and while cruising. Any host who has the opportunity to have Bradley help them should not hesitate,he is the best.
Hope you decide to come back to see us Bradley
Best… read more

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04/06/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Bradley) para el anfitrión

Living on a boat in the south of France crusin to different places every couple of days while drinking lots of beer and eating wonderful food what more can ya ask for. David and ALeanne are wonderful hosts that made me feel welcome and appreciated the help I tried to give. I defiantly recommend giving this workaway experience a try. Don't forget… read more

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02/04/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (EMILIO)

This was emilios first workaway but he settled in straight away and proved to be an excellent worker. Emilio is very sociable, respectful and it was a pleasure to have him around. I would very much recommend him to future hosts

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28/03/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (EMILIO) para el anfitrión

Undoubtedly, the best first workaway experience i could have. Work was fun and entertainig, and having a beer when it was finished made more gratifying. Many laughs, a beautiful town, and live on a boat. You can't ask for anything more. Alían and David, i will miss you and hope to see you again.

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02/04/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lauren & Jason)

Lauren and Jason are great workawayers,very friendly and very good workers. It was fun having them around and i would highly reccomend them to future hosts.

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27/03/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Lauren & Jason) para el anfitrión

We found David very welcoming knowledgable and attentive when we worked alongside him. Ailian is super fun, and sweet, we had a great time socialising in the evenings after a day working on the boat. Our stay was cosy and sunny, Frontignan is a great little town to wander around and only a short trip from Sete. David was very understanding when we… read more

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25/02/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Matthew) para el anfitrión

David was warm and welcoming to his home on his great Barge. We had a good time and he taught me new tricks of the trade and it was interesting getting to know how things work in France. All the best to David and his wife! safe travels for summer

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29/09/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Bertold) para el anfitrión

Its a very romantic feeling to spend time living on a boat even more so to be working on a carpenter as one. I`ve always felt looked after and comfortable eventhough ships are not really sized for me. Never had any needs that hasn`t been fulfilled especially beers. Always nice food provided. sidenote for any future workawayer always keep your… read more

(Muy Bien )

25/09/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Bertold)

Bertie is a great worker and a pleasure to have around.
His work ethic is amazing, it was hard to keep up with him during his time here.
Bertie's woodworking skills are very good and his problem solving ideas were very useful.
I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him to any future host who is lucky enough to find him.
Thanks for… read more

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25/05/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (laura)

Laura was a pleasure to have around. The work was dealt with very professionally and I would recommend her to any future host

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21/05/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (laura) para el anfitrión

I stayed with David in May 2017. David is such a lovely kind man, it was a pleasure to help him out on the boat. I was originally meant to stay at least a week but unfortunately had to cut the stay short due to other commitments. The days that I did help David were very pleasant and relaxed. He offered a lovely lunch and beers if wanted. The cabin… read more

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21/11/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Rasmus & Cecilie) para el anfitrión

We stayed on the boat with David for two weeks, and we had an absolutely AMAZING time. David is such a social, clever, funny and warmhearted man.

Rasmus helped building on the boat, while Cecilie helped cooking and cleaning inside. The work isn't that hard, because of the great company, and it's very motivating to work for him, because he is… read more

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30/10/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Rasmus & Cecilie)

Rasmus and Cecilia stayed with us for two weeks and I can only describe them as amazing.
The work ethic they showed was unbelievable.They were a pleasure to have around and great fun aswell.
Cecilia cooked some great meals and our boat has never ben so clean!
Rasmus performed some very tricky boat building carpentry and the results were better… read more

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07/05/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Greg)

Greg stayed with us for a week and he was a pleasure to have around. He worked very well and needed no supervision on any of the tasks he carried out for us,
I would certainly recommend him to any future hosts

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24/06/2015

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Adam )

Adam stayed with us aboard our boat in the south of france and helped us a great deal.
A very nice young man who I wouldnt hesitate to reccomend to future hosts.
Enjoy the rest of your time in europe Adam
best wishes david

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30/10/2014

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Oliver & Emily)

Em and oli helped us on our boat renovation and also crewed on our passage to the med.They were a pleasure to have around and were very good at everything they did.They were very enthusiastic and nothing was too much trouble for them.
I would highly reccomend them to any future host.
Thanks again Em and Oli Good luck in the future and please… read more

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03/08/2014

Dejado por el workawayer (Nathaniel) para el anfitrión

I had a great time working with David & Jan Erik. Good luck for the future. Nat

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03/07/2014

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nathaniel)

Nathaniel was an excellent and very willing worker and a pleasure to have around.I would highly reccomend him to any future host
best wishes Nat
David

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13/07/2014

Dejado por el workawayer (Jan Erik) para el anfitrión

I had a great time on David and Ailians boat. David offered fun work, good company and he always had a good story to tell. Ailiane served great food, coffee and gave me new insight to life in China. I hope you get the boat sorted out and that we meet up in Norway for a new boat adventure ;)
Best wishes
G

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03/07/2014

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jan Erik)

Jan Eric stayed with us for two weeks and proved very valuable.
He was a pleasure to have around and his work was excellent
I would highly reccomend Jan Eric to any future host.
Good luck G
best wishes
David

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04/05/2014

Dejado por el workawayer (Gregory & Eve) para el anfitrión

Greg and I had a great time staying with David and his wife I-leanne. Unfortunately the weather didn't hold up for us, so all the exterior painting work couldn't be completed.
The food was very good and there was plenty of wine and beer to go around :)
Thanks for the insight on canal life.

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02/05/2014

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Gregory & Eve)

Eve and Greg stayed with us on our boat in central france.
They were a pleasure to have around and were very helpful
Eve proved to be a very good painter and Gregs engineering knowledge proved very valuable in fixing engines and showers.
I would have no hesitation in recomending them to future hosts and wish them all the best on their travels.

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04/10/2013

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Steve)

Steve spent just over 2 weeks with us and during that time managed at least 6 weeks work! His drive and technical ability are amazing.Wen steve is around there are no problems that cant be solved.All this and a very nice person aswell,we were very lucky to find steve. Thanks very much steve for all your hard work and we wish you great success back… read more

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02/09/2013

Dejado por el workawayer (Nathan) para el anfitrión

had an amazing stay with david and got to experience some of Frances country side and learnt some good knowledge about boats.. He was very helpful with anything we needed. Wish you all the best with the completion of your boat and hope it didn't sink! Thank you again.

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26/05/2013

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nathan)

Nathan is an excellent worker,a very good engineer and it was a pleasure to have him on board.He would be welcome back here anytime

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13/08/2013

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jack)

Jack helped us alot and we enjoyed having him on the boat.His work is very good and he would be welcome to come back anytime
thanks Jack
David

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08/08/2013

Dejado por el workawayer (Ian) para el anfitrión

My stay with David was very good. The boat was comfortable plenty of food & beer.
The boat is getting close to launch day. The work was varied & suited me well.
David took me for some interesting trips in the countryside. This is a picturesque part of France. Loire river to swim in on hot days.
Thankyou David for a pleasant stay.

(Muy Bien )

07/08/2013

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ian)

Ian stayed with us for 2 weeks. He is a very interesting person and a real pleasure to have around.
During his stay he carried out a lot of work and is a very skilled shipwright .I learned a lot from him while watching him work. I would highly recommend him to any future host who is lucky enough to secure his help. Thanks Ian
David

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16/06/2013

Dejado por el workawayer (simon) para el anfitrión

Had a great time helping David on the boat, the work was enjoyable and I learnt a lot while I was there. David and his wife were very warm and a pleasure to be around. Thankyou for a great month, good luck with the boat, a great first workaway and would recommend to anyone considering visiting.

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18/05/2013

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (simon)

Simon spent a month working on our boat. It was a pleasure to have him around . both for his excellent work and his company.Simon would be welcome back here anytime david

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20/10/2012

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Luke)

Luke was a very nice person to have around,always friendly,very helpful and courteous .Some of the work we did was new to luke and he proved to be a very quick learner and very capable. I would have no hesitation in recomending Luke to any future host I hope to see luke again when the boat is ready for its first voyage and he joins us as… read more

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15/10/2012

Dejado por el workawayer (Luke) para el anfitrión

I came to stay with David for quite some weeks in the middle of August to work on his boat renovation. David introduced me to his friends and family and also allowed me to help him decorate his new apartment he's now moved in to. I felt the work was always varied and always like I could learn something. In return I managed to help David with his… read more

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15/08/2012

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Barrie)

Barrie is an excellent worker,very willing and a pleasure to have around. I would have no hesitation in reccomending him to any host .
Best wishes for the future Barrie and thanks for all the work.

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14/08/2012

Dejado por el workawayer (Barrie) para el anfitrión

david is a really friendly guy and staying with him on his boat was a great way to finish my two months in france. saint satur is a peaceful place by the loire, i was happy to do some sanding in the sun, enjoy a few beers with david and relax by the river in the evening. thanks for treating me so well david and good luck with the boat.

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