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

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  • Description

    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).

  • Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Projets artistiques
    Pratique d’une langue
    Aide avec des éco-projets
    Cuisine/repas pour la famille
  • Centres d’intérêt

    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
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    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.

  • Aide

    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.

  • 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.

  • Hébergement

    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).

  • Autres infos...

    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.

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Un

  • Mes animaux

    Mes animaux

N° de référence hôte : 611482223592

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