Refit a sailboat to conduct marine research in Kramfors, Sweden

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  Description

  UPDATE: we are relocating the boat to Sweden and will be looking for volunteers to help with boat refit and gardening from September - exact dates to be confirmed with the boat's arrival
  
  We'll try to answer every message, please forgive delays as we are quite busy and receive many requests. Thanks for your understanding 😊
  
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  We (Nico, Belgium & Julia, Spain) are currently renovating a 51ft (16m) aluminium schooner (built 1983) to conduct marine environmental research.
  
  We started work in Spain in 2023/2024 (standing rigging and important transformations to the deck). In autumn 2024 we placed the windows and refitted the lifting centerboard. In 2025 we rebuilt the steering, installed water systems, completed the outside work and sailed the boat on her maiden journey out of the Mediterranean. In 2026 we are installing the new electric system and carry our sailing journey to Sweden.
  
  Nico is a sailor and environmental scientist specialised in ecosystem restoration. Julia is a molecular biologist specialised in proteomics as well as an artist and science illustrator.
  
  We have already hosted more than twenty volunteers on this project, and hope many are still to join!

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Projets DIY créatifs
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Végétarien ou végan

  

  Livres

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Voile / bateau

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Randonnée

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Sports d'aventure
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  We will be happy to teach you about boat renovation (rigging, metal & wood work, systems, electrics,...), science or gardening. You will have the chance to discover the Swedish countryside. There are many local cultural events in the area, especially in the summer.

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  Aide

  We welcome your help with boat refit and gardening. Tasks will vary with the time of year and could involve
  * on the boat: carpentry, insulation, passing electrical cables
  * garden: planting, weeding, harvesting, preservation
  
  We welcome anyone with or without experience. Specific skills in woodwork are particularly welcome. You'll have loads of autonomy on your own tasks if you have experience, or we'll guide you step by step if not.
  
  We expect you to help 5h per day from Monday to Friday (8 am until 1pm), and in addition taking turns with cooking and cleaning up.
  
  We are asking for a minimal/initial stay of two weeks, and if it feels right you are welcome to stay longer.

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  Langues parlées

  Allemand: Courant
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Français: Courant
  Norwegian bokmål: Intermédiaire

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  Hébergement

  We will provide accommodation on land in a separate cabin. Shared showers/bathroom will be in the main house. We have fast WiFi and a desk if you need.
  
  We are sharing meals together. We are vegan, and put great effort in cooking. We'll provide vegan breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks of course.

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  Autres infos...

  We typically take 2/3 volunteers at a time, and we look forward to meet people from all over the world.
  
  However we will only take volunteers who can travel to and from us using low emission transport (train, bus, etc...). We are committed to keep the carbon budget of the project as low as practically possible, so we encourage you to do the right thing in this climate emergency and embrace slow travel!
  
  We play the piano, the guitar and sing. Musicians are warmly welcome.
  
  Please also note that we only accept non-smokers.

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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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