Real boat life experience in Barcelona, Spain

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  Description

  I’m an engineer and sailing captain passionate about the sea and marine conservation.
  
  I’m currently restoring and operating a traditional wooden sailing boat in Barcelona, focused on cetacean watching, environmental education, and cultural maritime heritage.
  
  The project combines:
  
  • Traditional sailing
  • Marine wildlife observation
  • Public awareness about the Mediterranean ecosystem
  • Wooden boat preservation
  
  I work at sea most of the year and I’m building a small, committed crew around the project — especially people interested in marine biology and life onboard.
  
  This is hands-on, real sea experience — not tourism.
  
  This is a working boat, not a holiday experience — motivation and responsibility are key.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Projets DIY créatifs

  Petits travaux d'entretien

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  You will learn:
  
  • Traditional wooden boat sailing
  • Cetacean spotting techniques in the Mediterranean
  • Basics of marine interpretation with the public
  • How a small eco-tourism project operates
  
  If you are building a career around the sea or marine biology, this is hands-on experience — not classroom theory.

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  Aide

  I’m looking for a sailor with a background (or strong interest) in marine biology to join me aboard a traditional wooden sailing boat operating in Barcelona.
  
  Main help needed:
  
  • Assisting with sailing maneuvers and deck operations
  • Supporting cetacean watching trips (spotting, data notes, basic interpretation for guests)
  • Helping with basic boat maintenance (wood care, painting, general upkeep)
  
  Extra helpful (not mandatory):
  • Knowledge of Mediterranean cetaceans / marine fauna
  • Experience guiding or speaking to the public
  • Photography / data collection / hydrophone interest
  
  This is not only boat work — it’s part of an environmental and educational project.

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  Langues parlées

  Catalan: Courant
  Allemand: Courant
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Italien: Courant
  Français: Débutant

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  Hébergement

  Accommodation on board the boat can be offered. But it depends on the working period, as we sail a lot and also the boat reparations are making live onboard a bit difficult. But...
  
  You will stay in a berth inside the traditional wooden sailing vessel, moored at Port Olímpic (Barcelona).
  
  Conditions are simple but comfortable — this is a real boat life experience, not luxury accommodation.
  
  If you prefer, and travel with a small van, the port parking area can also be an alternative option.
  
  Living on board requires being tidy, respectful of shared spaces, and comfortable with basic sailor conditions.

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  Autres infos...

  We operate from Port Olímpic, right in Barcelona.
  
  In your free time you can enjoy:
  
  • Beaches 5 min walk
  • Full city access by bike / metro
  • Sailing days along the Barcelona coastline
  
  Barcelona offers unlimited cultural and social life.
  
  This position suits proactive, sea-loving people comfortable with long hours outdoors. Not recommended if you’re only looking for casual sailing.”

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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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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Cet hôte a dit qu’il acceptait les personnes voyageant avec un animal.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

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