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*On hiatus during the sailing season!
We are a registered charity in Northern Ireland and owners of a tall ship. We run sail training voyages for young people and community groups in and around the UK and Ireland.
The ship is a 130 year old Brixham Trawler & Class B Tall Ship. She was made in 1892, and is a gaff ketch. She has 17 berths, and when at sea is usually sailed by 3 professional crew and 12 guests/trainees.
We also have a site onshore, where we run boatbuilding workshops, introducing people to traditional boatbuilding tools and skills and getting them involved in the restoration of small local boats.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bénévolat
Bricolage et construction
Entretien général
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We can teach you about taking care of a heritage vessel, but this really comes with lots of transferable skills you'll find useful in other areas of life. Improve your DIY skills and become more confident tackling those kinds of jobs yourself.
Get the chance to live onboard a 130 year old tall ship, its not your average hostel or hotel! Experience a taste of what life was like living and working onboard these historic vessels before steam and diesel ruled the waves.
Experience life in rural Northern Ireland, staying in a small but busy fishing port, between Carlingford Lough and the stunning mountains of Mourne.
Join our crew and other like minded volunteers to live together, eat together and enjoy the work together.
Registered charity
This host is a registered charity in the UK and is looking for help with their charity project.
Aide
We need volunteers to help us with the ship's winter maintenance. There's lots to do to make sure she's in top condition and looking good for the start of the sailing season in April 2023.
We require help with tasks such as:
Sanding, scraping, priming and painting
Joinery and wood repairs
Marine plumbing and electrics
Cleaning
Maintenance of the rigging and lines
Organising stores/lifejackets/oilies
Repairing the sails
...and much more!
There are a few big jobs, like we'll be scraping the entire hull of the boat and repainting it, which will be a team effort - but also smaller tasks that one or two people can work on at a time.
No experience necessary, but enthusiasm is essential!
(If you're unsure if this is the right workaway for you but you're still interested in the project, please get in touch to see if there's a different way for you to get involved.)
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
Single berth (bunk bed) in a communal living space onboard a 1892 Brixham Trawler. While there are no doors below deck (except for the bathrooms!) there are privacy curtains on the bunks and between living spaces (e.g. between the sleeping area and the saloon).
There's a large saloon, taken up mostly by a table big enough for 17 people and cushioned bench seating. This is where meals can be eaten, but if the weather is mild you can always take your food up on deck and enjoy the fresh sea air. It also provides a comfortable space to socialise, play cards, read a book...
Food is prepared in the galley, which is something we expect all volunteers to lend a hand with (don't worry if you aren't a chef! We just all pitch in to the cooking and cleaning).
The boat will be in Kilkeel Harbour. Kilkeel is a town of 6000+ people, and within walking distance of the boat you'll find shops, Post Office, bank/ATM, pubs, restaurants/cafes, internet access, doctors, laundry, and a chandlery.
There are no showers on board, but showers are available at the Nautilus Centre overlooking the harbour.
The ship will be connected to shore power for electricty, and we have UK plug sockets.
The boat will either be in the harbour basin, or up out of the water on the slipway, but crew can stay onboard the whole time.
Autres infos...
Kilkeel is a small port town near the Irish border. While the whole area is picturesque and full of rural charm - there are also several walking hotspots nearby for those who would like to take a hike. Close by we have: Rostrevor Forest (12.5 miles); Tollymore Forest Park (16 miles); Slieve Gullion Forest Park (23 miles) - not to mention the Mourne Mountains. The trail to the highest summit Slieve Donard begins only a half hour drive from the Harbour.
Our nearest city is Newry, where you can enjoy cultural attractions like Newry Cathedral or the Newry and Mourne museum, or take a stroll along the canal path. There's also plenty of pubs!
Just up the coast there is Newcastle, a popular tourist destination, with lots of places to eat out and amusment arcades. Take a walk along the seafront with a Mauds ice cream or buy some souvenirs at the gift shop.
Game of Thrones fan? Check out the Game of Thrones Studio Tour, located at the authentic filming location of Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge. Here you can step behind the scenes of The Seven Kingdoms and explore how one of the world’s most popular TV series was created.
There is public transport, with regular routes by bus to nearby Newry and Newcastle, but connection times may vary. We can also assist with transfers from train stations or the airport if needed, just let us know if we can help!
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Yes, we have had one digital nomad staying with us before, who was working online remotely. While internet onboard can be very limited, the local library in Kilkeel has free wifi (you'll need to sign up, but they don't require a NI based address, so no barrier to you getting a library card) and provides a quiet place to work. Apart from that, the cafe in the harbour has free wifi, but is only really open in the mornings. But perfect for a morning Zoom call or to check your emails over breakfast etc.
Espace pour garer des vans
There is free parking in the Harbour
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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The crew were very welcoming and helpful to all the volunteers. If you ever have any questions at all about living aboard boats, sailing, working in the sail training industry, what life is like at sea… read more
Expectations and instructions regarding the work were clear and consistent. Staff were patient teachers and enforced safety measures to a T. I developed many new skills during the refit that I am happy to say will transfer to… read more
People go beyond the call of duty to make your stay fun and many adventures were had (not least because of St Patrick's… read more
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The crew were very welcoming and helpful to all the volunteers. If you ever have any questions at all about living aboard boats, sailing, working in the sail training industry, what life is like at sea… read more
Expectations and instructions regarding the work were clear and consistent. Staff were patient teachers and enforced safety measures to a T. I developed many new skills during the refit that I am happy to say will transfer to… read more
People go beyond the call of duty to make your stay fun and many adventures were had (not least because of St Patrick's… read more
