sailing the farm collective - wanna join??

Hi!
I'm interested about your boat building commune! I've always wanted to live on the sea and travel the world. I am a used car mechanic (1 Year Experience) working on Hondas so I am pretty familiar with tools and hard work. I would love to get some more info about where you guys plan to go, when, and how (food ect.). Thanks

 

I will email above address^^

 

August 2013

Dear Sea Gypsies


Its been a busy summer up here. plenty of volunteers and plenty of
work to be done. Our community is growing bigger and bigger and soon
we will take over the ocean.

July has been a good one. 3-4 weeks with stable nice weather, even
some start to complain about too much sun... That was close to end up
on the plank...

Our 10 new chickens are all getting big now. We are still curious how
many of them are roosters - and will end up in the soup

The garden loook really good thanks to 2 girls who spend quite alot of
time weeding.. we got plenty of peas this year - all kinds and some
really tasty. I didnt know yellow peas could be sweet if you eat them
raw. raspberries are soon ready to ripe and berry season are here in
some weeks.

The boat is really start to look like a proper boat. mostly all
portholes are in. skylights and railing seems stong and seaworthy.
there are quite a bit of woodworking to do inside, but we all look
forward to this.

So in sum, we are doing quite a bit of progress and its still a couple
of month until the winter is back so things look pretty good keeping
the schedule.

If you have an interest in joing our sea gypsy tribe dont hesitate to contact us.


Love from Sailing the farm.

Pictures: (courtsey ela/photograephin)

a: weeding the potatoefield
b: queenbreeding
c: picnic at the lake.
d: welding stuff on the deck
e: travelling outdoor library (kind of)


http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=447311&stc=1&d=1376214077
http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=447321&stc=1&d=1376214095
http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=447331&stc=1&d=1376214109
http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=447341&stc=1&d=1376214121
http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=447351&stc=1&d=1376214135

 

Any Chance Of Some Pics Of The Boat From The Outside,

Showing Us Where It Is Being Built, And How

Big It Really Is....??



Cheers Glen.

 

beautiful pictures ....boat looks to be a very elaborate project ..I wish you the best

 

Where I see no boat!

 

September 2013

Dear Sea Gypsies

The autumn is here soon, but its been quite mild to be september
sofar. It feels more like august... But we are not to be fooled so
easily... Winter is coming soon enough so we work hard to finish up
all stuff before its getting too cold to work outside.

We are more or less finished on the deck. The hatch is in, the rail is
on (just need a little shaping) water intakes, and all bits and pieces
are there. It start to look like more like a war machine for
blood-thirsty vikings and not for a bunch of friendly sea gypsies.

The naked oats (or rather half naked oats) are harvested, potatoes are
still in the soil but will be harvested soon. Our sugar peas are dried
and harvested for the thursday peasoup and waffles, not exactly self
sufficient but we have at least for one thursday

Out of the 10 chickes we got, 1 was taken by a fox or something, 7 are
males (which in this case is lots of sound and and no use) and the 2
last one will give us eggs. So in sum quite a bit of work and hardly
more eggs than we have today But they are mighty fun to watch -
Chicken-TV is addictive.


Ok, thats all for this months from Sailing the Farm - a place where
crazy dreams come true. If you are interested in joining, just drop us
a line.

Love from Sailing the farm.
A sea gypsy tribe of tomorrow.

Pictures:

a: Boat seen from the bow.
b: Lots of head scratching to get all the pieces togehter.
c: Out swimming (yes, we are not always working)
d: The noahs ark chickens waiting for the boat to finish.
e: Dumpster dinner again.

a:http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=493641&stc=1&d=1379162385
b:http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=493651&stc=1&d=1379162393
c:http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=493661&stc=1&d=1379162403
d:http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=493671&stc=1&d=1379162411
e:http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=493681&stc=1&d=1379162418

 

Would someone pick me up?

 

November 2013

Dear Sea Gypsies

Whops. time is flying so fast and soon october was gone and no
newsletter sent out so here it comes a little late.

Still no snow up here, which is just incredible. Should have been half
a meter by now.. but the good thing is: it feels like mid-europe
climate so why migrate to Spain when Spain is coming to us!

Farming season is over, everything which was planted during summer is
in the basement. We got around 300 kg of potatoes which will keep us
going until spring. We have turned into professional dumpster-divers
and find way too much food - so we are getting a little picky - What
about raspberries from Brazil? Its hard to believe so much food who is
just wasted. Someone should do something... ahh. enough political
rambling..

Boatbuilding is going really good. She is happy as a fiddle. Latley
she got shiny bowrollers installed, (both forward and aft), tiller,
and soon to come: bowsprit! We just have to cut down the tree.
Everyday we see changes, and its a good sign... We are making the fat
lady ready for the 7 seas. She will be the strongest boat ever sailing
out there.


Thats all for this late october newsletter, If you are interested in
becoming a seay gypsy, just drop us a line.

Love from Sailing the farm.
A sea gypsy tribe of tomorrow.

Pictures:

a: A little crowded on deck. Even the anchors are soon installed.
b: Picnic and out looking for a bowsprit in the forest. (6 meter long)
c: Hardcore welders in action.
d: The sea-monster looking trough the porthole
e: Fancy dumpster lunch with sushi!


a: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=526681&stc=1&d=1383332827
b: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=526691&stc=1&d=1383332836
c: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=526701&stc=1&d=1383332847
d: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=526711&stc=1&d=1383332855
e: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=526721&stc=1&d=1383332862

 

December 2013

Dear Sea Gypsies

December again! This one has has been quite warm. (today is only -10C)
We still have frostbites from the one last year so we are happy as a
fiddle up here. Makes life and boatworking much easier.

Its been a really good year on sailing the farm with lots of stuff
accomplished and its still some more work weeks to go before we can
sum up 2013.

Deck fittings, deckhouse and most of the stuff up there is
finished. We are proud to say that everything is home-made. Not a
single thing is from the the boat-store.. Main reason for this is:
its hard to get stuff in alloy who looks like wood..

We have probably put another 2000-3000 hours into the boatproject this
summer (with the help of all of those nice and skillfull volunteers)
and still some 2000-3000 hours to go until we see her finshed.

This christmas will be a traditional one on the farm with St. Claus
(Julenisse in norwegian) coming down from the northpole with the
sledge, raindeers and ofcouse packets. I usually dont fancy soft
packets, but im in dire need for a new welding overall so if the
julenisse reads this...

ok. I know its a little early early, but we wish new and old friends
of sailing-the-farm a peaceful and quiet christmas and a prosperius
new year and hope to see you all up next year.

Love from Sailing the farm.
A sea gypsy tribe of tomorrow.

Pictures:

a: the boat start to look like a wooden boat now.
b: shaping up the bowsprit. 6 meter long
c: boat from stern. Sexy lines.
d: welding up the bunkbeds.

a: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=554741&stc=1&d=1386583072
b: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=554751&stc=1&d=1386583080
c: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=554761&stc=1&d=1386583088
d: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=554771&stc=1&d=1386583097

 

February 2014

Dear Sea Gypsies


The winter has been kind to us this year. During Christmas and New
year there was hardly any snow up here, which is kind of unusual at 60
degrees north. January has been mostly down to -10C which is really
good when we work outside. In January we got plenty of snow so skiing
is as close to perfect as it is possible to get and we have plenty of
those old and wooden army skiis around.(we use to call them
NATO-planks) For first termers its perfect skiis. Slow and heavy.

The Boat work is going pretty good . We are working on insulating
inside and we are more or less finished with the aft cabin (named
princess cabin), since its getting really nice and spacious.

We are soon ready to start insulate and plate the main cabin in the
boat. Its a little more tricky due to the galley (kitchen for those
landlubbers out there). and also the navigation station. Then its more
casting. Basically more cowl-vents to get more fresh air into the
boat..

We usually run with lower staff during winter but this year we will
scale up in February and aim for getting the boat ready for sea-trial
this year. It will be a busy summer.

So if you think you have some useful skills (welding, mechanics,
sewing, interior wood working) or are really good at cracking jokes
you are more than welcome to join us.

This is hopefully the last year of boat building (Ok, I know we have
said that before but...) so hurry up if you want to be part of the
fun. (Ok, I admit sailing is also fun) But it gives a good feeling
knowing that you have been part of building something moving around
our planet with zero pollution...


Love from Sailing the farm.
A sea gypsy tribe of tomorrow.

Pictures:

a: Plating and insulating inside the boat
b: one of the crew made an icebar! How cool is that!
c: the chicken-sisters is busy hatching golf-balls! Not the most
clever sisters.
d: Aft-deck with rudder, and boxes. With wooden deck this will look
like a wood boat.

a:http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=615091&stc=1&d=1391961044
b:http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=615101&stc=1&d=1391961045
c:http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=615111&stc=1&d=1391961049
d:http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=615121&stc=1&d=1391961052

 

Is ok if I show up and work hard being extremely helpful, but some times when practical walk around without some or any clothing at all?~

 

April 2014

Greetings to all sea gypsies, past present and future!

The springchickens and bees are active and so are we!

Anotherbusy month for boat building. The gang has been shaping,
painting and fitting the interior panels with plenty of insulation
underneath. The bunk cabins are shaped and even one of the volunteers
has tested one with an overnight sleep - very comfy! English Tony has
been busy designing the wiring and circuitry, and Frenchy has helped
determine the electrical needs and the outputs we can expect from the
solar panels and windmill. Will we be able to boil the kettle often
enough at sea?

Lorna, the English girl has been attacking with gusto and positive
energy the mold-making for the cowl vents, and hopes to start smelting
and pouring some aluminium this week. Frenchy has calculated and drawn
up the sail plan, and has made a 1/10 model to verify his design.

Sarah the token yank is spoiled in the warm indoors sewing up
custom-sized boat mattresses, cushions and curtains. Are Czech girls
sweet? When they've been covered in honey for 2 days like Micha they
are: 60 jars of lovely honey and we're happy to have some at every
meal! Jams as well, lingonberry, strawberry and plum, and some great
banana cakes from Lorna as well.

The weekend was warm spring weather and all volunteers descended upon
the spa and pool at the cloest town for an outing. Happy at work and
at rest. There is still plenty to do in the coming months - have you
the skills to help? Woodworking, electrial and engine skills, sewing
and more. We hope to hear from you!


Love from Sailing the farm.
A sea gypsy tribe of tomorrow.

Pictures:

1. American sewing-lady busy making stuff for the boat.
2. Happy Frenchman and his sails
3. Potato planting.
4. Inventive cat-litter dance. (basically crush catlitter bentonite
to cast the cowl vent) This will be the dance of the summer.

a: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=712511&stc=1&d=1399400767
b: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=712521&stc=1&d=1399400769
c: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=712531&stc=1&d=1399400772
d: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=712541&stc=1&d=1399400775

 

is it a Viking ship?

 

kind of. it has been a evolution last 1000 year but still double ender.

 

Currently trying to get into the AmeriCorps then eventually want to some how get to a different country, so hopefully I might actually meet you people one day, that would be cool.~

I have some experience in construction, but I'm trying to get some formal education, skills, and experience in mainly working with the environment mostly plants and animals.~

So I could help in many ways if I do get these things, but what ever happens I hope to meet you some day and help out as I just love to help out!~ ^_^

Love,

ColorsWolf

 

May 2014

Greetings to all sea gypsies, past present and future!

I hope you all had a beautiful May, with lots of sunshine and no
snow. Up on the farm, we are happy as fiddles. The weather is just
perfect. it was snowing a little in the beginning of May but then it
turned into summer and now we have those really nice warm days with
sun until midnight..

Farming News.

The farming is going good. we have started with queen breeding which
will give us a few more hives, then we have planted all kinds of
veggies in the garden and some in the small greenhouse. Now, there
will be lot of weeding until harvest time..

Boat-News:

We are working on blumbing and electricity inside the boat these days.
Next step is getting the engine in then the sails. We might have to
outsource the sailmaking due to lack of time. so if you know about
some good sail-loft we would love to hear about it.

BREAKING NEWS:

A little early but... we are really pushing hard to sail south this
year. hopefully around the same time those smart migrating birds are
flying south. (finger crossed) So if you want to join us as CREW please
contact us.

We will prioritize those of you who have been on the farm, but
everyone will get a chance to come sailing in the end No sail
experience required. We will teach you whatever skills you need. And
for those of you who have never been out on the seven seas.. Enclosed
is a picture of a pacific island waiting for you....

We still have space for one more more sea-gypsy up on the farm this
summer , so if you have skills you might think we need, dont hesitate
to contact us.

Love from Sailing the farm.
A sea gypsy tribe of tomorrow.

Pictures:

1. This small pacific is waiting for us all...
2. Sail plan. Anyone into sail-making or know about a good sail-loft?
3. Plating up the dog-house.
4. Small greenhouse ready for summer. This is for sugar-peas.
5. Happy welding lady fixing up some small stuff.

1. http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=732971&stc=1&d=1401550758
2. http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=732981&stc=1&d=1401550760
3. http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=732991&stc=1&d=1401550763
4. http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=733001&stc=1&d=1401550765
5. http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=733011&stc=1&d=1401550767

 

where you guys at now?

 

June 2014

Greetings to all sea gypsies out there

Its been a busy month up at the farm. The potatoes are slowly coming
up. the bees are out flying and we even got ourselves some more queens
this year, but best of all, the weather has been really good. Days and
days of sun, which is more you can ask for so far north.

We are also working hard on the boat to finish up and go south this
year. The plating is finished, which was more or less a 2-3 months
work. Next one is installing all electric stuff and continue gettting
the engine in. Getting the rigging in also have high priority now.

As mentioned earlier our plan is to set sail for West Indies/Cuba at
the end of this year helping wwoofing/organic communities around the
world. So if you have skills in organic farming and love travel with
zero carbon footprint, please contact us.

We still have space up on the farm until the boat is finished so if
you have farming or boatbuilding skills you think might be useful
please contact us.

Love from
Sailing the Farm
A sea gypsy tribe of tomorrow.


Pics from last weeks of work.

Pictures:

a. Here is the sizes for the sails. If you have some spare sail laying
around we can modify to fit then we would love to hear from you.
b. Wall.. Sorry, bulkheads are coming up
c. Machining some drainage to the bathroom.
d. Crazy Aussie guy trying to get through the porthole.
e.. Painting up the forward storage area

a: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=748831&stc=1&d=1403381754
b: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=748841&stc=1&d=1403381765
c: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=748851&stc=1&d=1403381766
d: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=748861&stc=1&d=1403381767
e: http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=748871&stc=1&d=1403381769

 

how goes it? I'm on a 40' Kettenburg in socal....