Life aboard a sailboat and language exchange in the heart of Dunkirk, France

Infos

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  Description

  Hi, my name is Patrick. I planned to sail from Netherlands to Cadiz... but I never made it past Dunkirk.
  
  Since 2017, I've been working on a self-sufficiency project – envisioning stable, 100% local communities with zero oil and zero pollution.
  
  I launched a small experimental Permavillage in Belgium, where I tested 26 essential skills for living self-sufficiently.
  
  Most recently, I started a print-on-demand (POD) business, focusing on designs that celebrate international days – every day, side by side (sbs).

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Technologie

  

  Musique

  

  Végétarien ou végan

  

  Vie en van

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Ferme

  

  Langues

  

  Livres

  

  Art et design

  

  Architecture

  

  Randonnée

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Voile / bateau

  

  Nature

  

  Cyclisme
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  I can teach you French, permaculture, self-sufficiency, programming (in HTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL), wild plants, essential oils, and how to make a website.

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  Aide

  I am mostly interested in language exchange, to improve the languages I already know, and to learn languages I don't know. Plus, if you're vegetarian or vegan, I'd love to learn from you and discover some simple plant-based recipes.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Courant
  Italien: Courant
  Espagnol: Intermédiaire
  Hollandais: Intermédiaire
  Portugais: Intermédiaire
  Allemand: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Always interested in teaching French or any other language I know, and in learning any language I don't – or practising one I already know.
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  Hébergement

  Accommodation is, of course, on the sailboat. There are two single berths on either side and a double berth in the bow, separated by a curtain, offering a bit of privacy.
  
  Keep in mind that the boat is small, so close quarters are part of the experience. Also, you can’t stand up inside – which isn’t an issue for me, as I enjoy being outside or sitting comfortably indoors.
  
  Meals are simple: nuts, eggs, raw vegetables, pasta, and the like. There’s a small fridge and a cooker on board, so cooking is possible.
  
  Please note: the toilets and showers (which are very clean) are located about a 3–4 minute walk from the boat, via the pontoons. The boat will always be moored while the Workawayer is staying with me (no sailing).

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  Autres infos...

  In their time off, helpers can enjoy life on a sailboat and in the heart of a lively port. The boat is docked in the city center, just a 10-minute walk from Dunkirk train station. Dunkirk offers long sandy beaches, a vibrant marina with cafés, and museums such as the Port Museum and the Dunkirk 1940 museum. All local buses are completely free, making it easy to explore the city and surroundings at no cost.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Un

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  Mes animaux

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