The tar weekends are now full and the application is closed.
Summer is over and the maintenance of our beloved ship is in need of some extra pair of hands! If you have time to spend, and love the dark and musky fragrance of tar? Do not hesitate to apply for one or two weekends where we will get together and maintain the rig before winter arrives.
We are looking for people who have sailed on Götheborg before; you must be able to go aloft in the rig. You’ll get a refresher on rig training. The weekends are short so we can’t teach people from scratch unfortunately.
Be aware that we run the tar weekend together, so we still need people in supporting roles as backis and tar runner.
When:
21st - 22nd of October
28th - 29th of October
Short programme:
Saturday
09:00 - Muster at the capstan, introduction and start work.
Time tbd - Lunch and afternoon fika.
17:00 - Work is done
Time tbd - Dinner on board
Evening off, you’re free to go on shore
Sunday
07:15 - Breakfast
08:00 - Muster at the capstan, start work
Time tbd - Fika and lunch
14:00 - pack your bags and clean the skans
15:00 - Thank you!
We’ll provide you with:
A volunteer contract for insurance reasons. (Non Swedes must have a travel insurance that covers volunteer work)
A good work atmosphere
A place to sleep in Aft Skans on Saturday night
Work clothes, harness, rig training refresher
Food on board is provided:
Lunch, fika and dinner on Saturday
Breakfast, 2 x fika and lunch on Sunday
We will ask thoes who get accepted about food preferences.
Just like at sea, next to fish and meat, we can provide:
Vegitarian (lacto ovo), lactose or gluten intolerant. NO vegan option.
Bring with you:
Warm clothes (goes under the ship’s work clothes) and a warm hat/beany.
Tar shoes (safe for going aloft)
Bedlinen / sleeping bag, towel, toothbrush, etc.
How to apply:
You need to follow our code of conduct, just like at sea.
Apply with your profile on PAAM for the tar weekend!
Greencarrier och Göteborgs Stad är överens om att vilja skapa en långsiktig hemvist för Ostindiefararen vid Masthuggskajen. Målet är att fartyget ska spela huvudrollen i ett nytt historiskt upplevelsecentrum som ska stå klart 2031, och bidra till ett mer levande kajstråk nära Järntorget.
During the evening we will be joined by Mats Berggren, who during the construction period represented the Swedish Maritime Administration as a determined and persistent inspector, and Marie-Louise Edholm, who took part in building the rigging, has sailed with the ship, and has been responsible for the maintenance of the rig. You will gain insight into traditional craftsmanship, material choices, and the many challenges involved in combining historical authenticity with modern safety and operational requirements. If you were involved during this period, perhaps you have a story of your own to share. We would love to hear it! About halfway through the lecture, coffee and pastries will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go directly toward the re-rigging of the ship. Registration is free of charge. Please register by emailing: vanner@gotheborg.se A warm welcome! The Friends of East Indiaman Götheborg Association
Following growing interest in the future of the East Indiaman Götheborg, Greencarrier now presents detailed plans for a new permanent quay location and an adjacent experience center at Masthuggskajen in Gothenburg. The ambition is to create a new destination in the city ahead of the 300th anniversary of the Swedish East India Company in 2031. The first vision images are now being presented.