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To all the adventurous travelers!
You are welcome to help prepare the good ship in Bridgewater(Lunenburg county) to continue the voyage aboard the Chinese Junk.
About the Chinese steel sailing Junk:
Length: 15m
Draft: 2m
Mast Height: 38 ft
Powered by Perkins
Rig: Chinese balanced lug sail
Berths: 8A
Home port: Victoria,B.C.,Canada
Departed first circumnavigation:1991
Hello workawayers, from September we are looking for metal workers, welders and general help on board
The international sail training vessel allows people of any age from all walks of life the experience of being at sea regardless of their financial situation. While learning seamanship, fishing, carpentry and many more we are going to explore the beautiful landscape of Nova Scotia.
There is a great variety of daily duties on board. Besides cooking and cleaning, refitting the boat (which includes painting, preparing and replacing sails, general maintenance, fishing.
At the moment we are located in Mahone bay, on the hard, working on a refit. Because of this, we are particularly interested in anyone with experience in welding and general maintenance.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiques
Bricolage et construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Travelers with a will can learn all aspects relating to preparing a vessel for sea including sailing skills, knots, fishing and dinghy driving, etc.
If there are any questions left please contact me.
Aide
THE MISSION is to get the boat ready to continue the second circumnavigation voyage as an international sail-training vessel.
Therefore I am looking for help with basic live-aboard duties, fishing, shopping and cooking. Workawayers with special talents or abilities are encouraged to participate in art projects, basic welding, electric, carpentry, interior decor or computer help (to market my book, the true story of the first 17 years exploring the planet's oceans and countries with the junk' on her first circumnavigation).
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
There are 2 doubles and 3 singles bunks, a common area with a table and the 'library', and a galley/dining area.
Every Workawayer will be provided with 3 meals a day and a comfortable bunk.
There is a good oil heater aboard for or the chilly winter days.
Autres infos...
Bridgewater in the Lunenburg county. Lunenburg is a UNESCO Heritage site, so travellers will find many beautiful sights, galleries, museums and other attractions to enjoy in the spare time.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Yes. ?
Espace pour garer des vans
Space to park
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
Dog cat.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
5 hours per day 5 days a week. Worktimes can vary through the day.
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Even if Clive can be really grumpy at the beginning, he is a good host and he's willing to help you do whatever you need. When he's invited somewhere he tries to invite you too and you'll meet many of his friends !
The boat is bigger than it seems… read more
The only thing I regret is not having seen his actual boat, the famous steel… read more
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Even if Clive can be really grumpy at the beginning, he is a good host and he's willing to help you do whatever you need. When he's invited somewhere he tries to invite you too and you'll meet many of his friends !
The boat is bigger than it seems… read more
The only thing I regret is not having seen his actual boat, the famous steel… read more
I met Clive through workaway in Campbell River/BC/CA as he was handling repair of his friend Jim's boat and his boat, it was in Panama. I was there a week doing handyman work: moving stuff, painting, drilling, ... Sadly, as there was also craftman's work pending which were delayed from 2-3d to a week, we hadn't oppurtunity to do any… read more
