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CRUISING Phuket THAILAND
From the from 20th of October for about two weeks then I will cruise back to Langkawi.
There is one in young man onboard and one more girl would be a good balance.
Experience living on a yacht cruising CRUISING PHUKET THAILAND from anchorage to anchorage with one or two nights stay at each place.
We use the my little dinghy to go to shore and investigate different places.
YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN TRAVEL INSURANCE BECAUSE OF RECENT CHANGES TO MY LIMITED THIRD PARTY INSURANCE COVER!
If you want experience life on a yacht then you’re welcome to come stay on my yacht and help with maintenance work.
I will require a helper who is not afraid to begin tasks with little supervision.
3 hours work a day.
5 day week.
SHARING THE COOKING & CLEANING.
SHARING THE COST OF FOOD IS A MUST BECAUSE YOU YOUNG PEOPLE EAT SO MUCH.
WHEN NOT HELPING, YOU CAN EXPLORE THE BEACHES & SIGHTSEEING ON LANGKAWI AND OTHER SMALL ISLANDS OR ABSORB THE BEAUTY OF THE SEA & LAND WHILE RELAXING ON MY BOAT.
No air conditioning on the yacht.
PEOPLE WITH MAINTENANCE SKILLS ARE ADVANTAGED.
IF YOU ARE WILLING TO HELP THEN CONTACT ME.
PS: I'M YOUR CAPTAIN, NOT YOUR SLAVE😂
Types of help and learning opportunities
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Movies & TV
Sailing / Boating
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn to do light or minor maintenance on my yacht.
You will learn about yachts.
You will learn how to put up with a dry Australian sense of humour.
Help
You must be willing to wash and clean and cook. You must be willing to do maintenance around my yacht.
You will be helping 3 hours a your day?
I am prone to be lazy and you will be required to Motivate me and encourage me to do work.
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I do a lot of relaxing, not many tasks and plenty of leisure time.
No romance.
No drugs.
No excessive alcohol.
No smoking.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Sign Language (BSL): Beginner
Accommodation
You will be living on a 38 foot Island spirit catamaran built in 2014. There are four cabins, two large, two small. two toilets and two showers. While cruising water is at a premium so no waste.
What else ...
I will be cruising /sailing CRUISING LANGKAWI TO THAILAND first week in October..
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 744989555724
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8 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
Overall, it was a positive and enriching experience. The catamaran is about ten years old and is starting to show some signs of wear, which made it interesting to take part in small maintenance tasks and problem-solving — an area where Ian is particularly skilled. There’s always a new project on board, and the boat is well equipped with all kinds… read more
6 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
This man is funny and entertaining.
He cooks extremely well with flare and flamboyance. He works well and behaves himself.
He cooks extremely well with flare and flamboyance. He works well and behaves himself.
(Very good
)
6 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Lola)
I loved to have this beautiful girl on my yacht. She fellowship well with others.
I would recommend her to any host.
Any host will be happy with her.
I would recommend her to any host.
Any host will be happy with her.
(Excellent
)
6 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Patrycja)
I enjoyed this woman's company.
She did the tasks required and enjoyed the fellowship of others onboard my yacht.
Any host will be happy with this lovely person.
She did the tasks required and enjoyed the fellowship of others onboard my yacht.
Any host will be happy with this lovely person.
(Excellent
)
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8 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
Overall, it was a positive and enriching experience. The catamaran is about ten years old and is starting to show some signs of wear, which made it interesting to take part in small maintenance tasks and problem-solving — an area where Ian is particularly skilled. There’s always a new project on board, and the boat is well equipped with all kinds… read more
6 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
This man is funny and entertaining.
He cooks extremely well with flare and flamboyance. He works well and behaves himself.
He cooks extremely well with flare and flamboyance. He works well and behaves himself.
(Very good)
6 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Lola)
I loved to have this beautiful girl on my yacht. She fellowship well with others.
I would recommend her to any host.
Any host will be happy with her.
I would recommend her to any host.
Any host will be happy with her.
(Excellent)
6 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Patrycja)
I enjoyed this woman's company.
She did the tasks required and enjoyed the fellowship of others onboard my yacht.
Any host will be happy with this lovely person.
She did the tasks required and enjoyed the fellowship of others onboard my yacht.
Any host will be happy with this lovely person.
(Excellent)
6 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Tommaso)
Tomasso and I got over the initial communication difficulties and found a common path. He is a excellent worker and begins tasks without being asked. All the work he has done is more than satisfied.
He loves to take charge in the kitchen and prides himself in Pasta dishes😁.
Any host will be happy win Tomas.
I would have him back onboard anytime.
He loves to take charge in the kitchen and prides himself in Pasta dishes😁.
Any host will be happy win Tomas.
I would have him back onboard anytime.
(Excellent)
5 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Tommaso) for host
Wonderful experience, it was my first time on a boat. The captain is friendly and eager to teach a lot about sailing. You sail not too far from the coast, it’s not dangerous and it’s an experience anyone can do, even without prior knowledge. I met polite and friendly people on board. It was a beautiful experience. Plus, when you're in port, you… read more
20 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Thierry)
I would have this man back on my boat without hesitation. I asked him to take charge and he did that as a true leader he is. He is loved by everyone on board. I didn't have to do much work with home around. Any host will be impressed by this man
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Thierry) for host
Staying aboard with Captain Ian was an unforgettable experience. He took us to some of the most stunning and secluded spots around the Langkawi archipelago !
What made the experience even more enriching was Ian’s willingness to teach. He showed us how to behave properly on a sailing boat, giving us the confidence to move around safely and… read more
What made the experience even more enriching was Ian’s willingness to teach. He showed us how to behave properly on a sailing boat, giving us the confidence to move around safely and… read more
17 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Eleda) for host
I am so grateful for the time I got to spend with Ian sailing on his yacht. He is great company and I loved the friendships I got to make while aboard. This was truly a once in a lifetime experience. He is a completely straight forward man who never stops talking about how dearly he loves his wife. Some of his jokes push the line, but he can… read more
16 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Eleda)
I had four young people on the boat and they all loved Eleda.
I think most host will be happy with her work ethic and her attitude.
I wish her all the best for her future
A very proper woman but still accepted nearly all of my jokes.
I think most host will be happy with her work ethic and her attitude.
I wish her all the best for her future
A very proper woman but still accepted nearly all of my jokes.
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
I love everything about Sarah.
She needs no supervision.
Sarah has already started task before I need to ask .
She is a quick and accurate worker.
She will tick all the good boxes for her new host.
I regret her leaving my boat. She was good company!
She needs no supervision.
Sarah has already started task before I need to ask .
She is a quick and accurate worker.
She will tick all the good boxes for her new host.
I regret her leaving my boat. She was good company!
(Excellent)
10 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Philip)
This person is extremely quiet and it was a surprise to see that he has many skills including cooking.
He was great and made up a team of three when we were doing maintenance on my boat and nearly every bit of his work was spot on.
I recommend this person to other hosts
He was great and made up a team of three when we were doing maintenance on my boat and nearly every bit of his work was spot on.
I recommend this person to other hosts
(Excellent)
1 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Fatma) for host
I stayed with Ian for about 8 days. It was great fun to help him. He is funny and you can talk to him about anything. I had almost no difficulty helping with the yacht work. Because the work done was what I knew and enjoyed doing. Life on the island is very nice. Quiet and calm. I hope we meet again one day. It is an honor to work with him🌱🥰
19 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Fatma)
Lovely lady. A nice young woman.
I was surprised of her maintenance skills and she was able to do all I asked.
She needed NO supervision. She was out there doing her share of the.which was very good.
Her cooking was okay, but admitted not knowing enough about cooking. She cleaned and kept the boat tidy.
I am happy to say with she needed NO… read more
I was surprised of her maintenance skills and she was able to do all I asked.
She needed NO supervision. She was out there doing her share of the.which was very good.
Her cooking was okay, but admitted not knowing enough about cooking. She cleaned and kept the boat tidy.
I am happy to say with she needed NO… read more
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Robert & Martin)
Robert was only with me a short while and in that time he proved to be a valuable worker. We got a lot done and he was not frightened to put in extra hours to get each job finished for the day. I would have no hesitation to have him back onboard in a instant. Any host will be happy to have him.
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Meltem)
Meltem is a nice young woman, seeking to develop her limited maintenance skills and she was able to do all I asked but lacked the experience and needed supervision. She was out there in the sun doing her share which was good.
She seemed to love bush walking, the gym, the swimming pool and being alone to read and meditate.
Her cooking was okay.… read more
She seemed to love bush walking, the gym, the swimming pool and being alone to read and meditate.
Her cooking was okay.… read more
(Very good)
18 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Meltem) for host
I had a great month. Ian was like a grandfather to me. He is a very sweet and funny man. I love his cooking. I loved sailing together. He gave me very nice perspectives.I always felt very safe with him. My dream was to live on a ship. Thanks to him, I achieved this. He showed me very beautiful views. We watched the sunset together and played… read more
8 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Miriam) for host
I have had a great first boat experience with Ean. We haven't moved the catamaran but the work on board it was easy but interesting for me, I learned news skills. I have had a new point of view about travelling on boat thanks the talks with owner and a great occasion that he offered to me: to do a trip with his friends!
Rebak Island is a private… read more
Rebak Island is a private… read more
7 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Miriam)
I love everything about this woman.
She needs no supervision.
Mimi has already started task before I need to ask .
She is a quick and accurate worker.
She will tick all the good boxes for her new host.
I regret her leaving my boat. She was good company!
She needs no supervision.
Mimi has already started task before I need to ask .
She is a quick and accurate worker.
She will tick all the good boxes for her new host.
I regret her leaving my boat. She was good company!
(Very good)
2 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Benet) for host
I stayed with Ian for the whole April of 2024 and still, it's one of my best memories of my trip to Asia. The aura of sailing the entire west coast of Thailand felt like a dream, and I enjoyed it at the top along with the other volunteers. Ian is an easy-going person with who I learned a lot of sailing skills had good food and also a nice time.… read more
28 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Benet)
I enjoyed Benet’s company.
He picks up tasks easily.
I learnt to reply on and trust his judgement.
His next hosts will be happy with this young man
He picks up tasks easily.
I learnt to reply on and trust his judgement.
His next hosts will be happy with this young man
(Excellent)
22 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Amelie) for host
I enjoyed my time on the boat with Ian so much and it was a little dream come true. The work was manageable and Ian enjoyed teaching and explaining things about the boat. He did a lot to make sure we had a good time. Such a great opportunity that I will never forget.
11 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Amelie)
I enjoyed this woman's company. She did all tasks asked of her and I would recommend her to others.
(Excellent)
21 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Odette)
I loved having Odette on my boat.
Any host will enjoy her company she has a really good sense of humour gets involved in work most times without asking.
I would have her back on my boat without any hesitation.
Any host will enjoy her company she has a really good sense of humour gets involved in work most times without asking.
I would have her back on my boat without any hesitation.
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Mihály)
The woman work well. She was involved in all tasks and did them with little supervision. Her boyfriend helped me with many small wood work jobs and other tasks.
It was true a pleasure to have them onboard. Highly recommend these two people
It was true a pleasure to have them onboard. Highly recommend these two people
(Excellent)
18 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Clement)
He is a very quite man. Keeps to himself but does get involved in everyday conversations. The language barrier was apparent but over time we got used to each others ascents and got our massage across.
I found he did the adequate amount of work well. He is fussy with maintenance work did.
He enjoyed his time spent on my boat.
I found he did the adequate amount of work well. He is fussy with maintenance work did.
He enjoyed his time spent on my boat.
(Very good)
10 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacky)
It was a delight to have this man on my boat. Full of energy andveryvery entertaining. He kept me motivate a d accepted my Australian sense of humour.
I believe will make any host very satisfied
Ten stars for Jacky
I believe will make any host very satisfied
Ten stars for Jacky
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lina)
A great looking woman with a great bi's heart always smiled and always laught at my jokes.
Communication at times was a problem but we seemed to come to a understand with no difficulty.
This woman cleaned and cleaned again. My boat has never been so clean. She does a great job with cleaning.
Her cooking was the best. I have put on a few… read more
Communication at times was a problem but we seemed to come to a understand with no difficulty.
This woman cleaned and cleaned again. My boat has never been so clean. She does a great job with cleaning.
Her cooking was the best. I have put on a few… read more
(Excellent)
24 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Eli) for host
I stayed almost 3 weeks on Ians catamaran and had such a lovely time. Ian is a real Aussie with a sarcastic sense of humour. We had some great laughs on the boat. The work that I needed to do was simple and not much. There was plenty of time for leisure activities. He also shared a lot of boat knowledge and also some DIY knowledge (which I needed… read more
23 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Eli)
Sad to see her go!
Eli was fun to be around.
Eli took the initiative on nearly all things on the boat she undertook.
Eli cleaned her cabin from top to bottom when she arrived and again when she left. Eli even washed all the bedding.
I did not need to ask her to be involved. Eli was often the instigator of tasks
Eli was fun to be around.
Eli took the initiative on nearly all things on the boat she undertook.
Eli cleaned her cabin from top to bottom when she arrived and again when she left. Eli even washed all the bedding.
I did not need to ask her to be involved. Eli was often the instigator of tasks
(Excellent)
23 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Shawn)
A very pleasant and intelligent person and enjoyable to be around.
Helped in everyway she could often without being asked.
Contributed to all activities.
Any host will be happy with her.
Helped in everyway she could often without being asked.
Contributed to all activities.
Any host will be happy with her.
(Excellent)
23 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anton)
Anton would be an asset to any host lucky enough to have him.
I have invited this man back on my boat anytime he wants. Any host will be pleased with Anton.
He was up and working straight after breakfast and completed many tasks beyond my expectations.
Incredibly private man. Excellent communicator. Took the initiative and often did tasks… read more
I have invited this man back on my boat anytime he wants. Any host will be pleased with Anton.
He was up and working straight after breakfast and completed many tasks beyond my expectations.
Incredibly private man. Excellent communicator. Took the initiative and often did tasks… read more
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabiiian123)
Fabian is a polite well mannered man with excellent English skills. He worked well with the other people on my boat and was sociable and excepted bye for the other young people. He did what he head asked. He was interested in learning about the mechanics of the Yacht. Any host would find him to be an acceptable Workaway member. He contributed well… read more
(Excellent)
25 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Fabiiian123) for host
It was my first experience on Workaway and it was so good. Ian is a very friendly person and the work what you do there on the catamaran is not really a work. It's the same things what you would do at home. A little bit cooking, washing up and cleaning.
Thank you for the nice experience and the lovely time :)
Thank you for the nice experience and the lovely time :)
22 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Oïhana) for host
Ian est une personne incroyable, attentionnée et très drôle. J'ai eu la chance de faire partie de cette aventure humaine durant une semaine et tout c'est très bien passé. Ian était toujours disponible pour répondre à nos questions . Nos tâches sur le bateau étaient très intéressantes. Merci encore pour tout ces souvenirs créés. À la prochaine 🫶🏻
9 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Weronika & Natalia)
Both girls did a good job.
I hope they enjoyed there time on my Yacht
I hope they enjoyed there time on my Yacht
(Very good)
9 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nina)
Nina spent a over a week on my Yacht. It was a relaxing time and she usually did tasks without being asked.
(Very good)
