Help us with a restoration project on a wooden sailboat on Water Island, USVI

Location: St-Thomas, USVI

Experience a delightful stay on Water Island, USVI, while lending a hand in restoring our charming wooden sailboat from the 1960s. My husband, Stephan, who literally learned to walk on Malu as a baby, has cherished memories aboard the family sailboat. Together, we're revitalizing it to embark on new adventures. Join us as we restore Malu to its former glory, preparing to live aboard and sail the seas.

WORKING ARRANGEMENT

We're seeking assistance with various tasks to work on the boat, including restoring the hull, sanding, stripping paint, painting, varnishing, sanding the deck, conducting woodworking to replace old planks, caulking the hull during haul-out, installing new batteries and the new inverter, as well as sanding and painting the deck, addressing the broken lazaret hatch by fixing and varnishing it. Additionally, we need help inspecting and potentially replacing failing rigging.
Your expertise and enthusiasm are invaluable in bringing Malu back to life for our future seafaring adventures.
If you're new to restoring wooden sailboats, this is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in every aspect of the process and perhaps even discover the joys of sailing along the way. You'll have the chance to join us in exploring the surrounding islands, including the Saint John National Park just 45 minutes away in our dinghy. We'd be thrilled to take you on a tour of Saint Thomas and its stunning beaches.
You'll become part of a beautiful adventure, living in a truly special place nestled beside the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

LIVING ARRANGEMENT

You'll have your own accommodation in a private room, with shared access to the kitchen and bathroom facilities. You'll have access to WiFi, and we'll ensure that you have all the comfort you need during your stay.

Help us with a restoration project on a wooden sailboat on Water Island, USVI