The first week of December, we began the planking process by moving all our timber over from our shipyard to the slipway and parallelly removing the old planks on port and starboard side. We quickly built scaffolding around the ship, set up the steam box and constructed a portable workshop tent. Starting with the bow, we removed nine planks on each side, some of which dated back to Hawila's original construction in 1935. Remarkably, much of this nearly 90-year-old timber still showed incredible strength. Meanwhile, we've been fairing the new frames installed during the 2022-2023 phase of the rebuild, and we are nearly done! The oak we are using was sustainably sourced from state-managed Danish forests in 2020 and 2021. After air drying at our shipyard for several years, it has now been moved to the slipway, ready to bring Hawila one step closer to being back in the water. In the coming months, we'll expand the planking work to the midship and aft sections, aiming to replace a total of 350 meters of planking, most of it below the waterline. After the removal of the planks, we had two teams work on each side on fairing the futtock frames. This is important for fitting the new plank in correctly and a real pleasure to work on new frame material. Niko then proceeded with templating the first plank on port side, while some more fairing was going on on starboard side. Then this week, our team gathered on a cold but beautiful, sunny day to put the first plank into our steam box. After 5 hours of steaming, the fibre was flexible enough for the plank to be put in in new place. This process requires good team coordination as we have to work fast before the wood has cooled down and hardened again. Everything worked out smoothly and the first plank found its place onto our hull. Again we are incredibly grateful for the help of Holbæk Gamle Havns Beddinger and our fantastic team of volunteers, who every day defy the Danish winter and give their utmost best! Video by Karoline Hill, www.karolinehill.com Music: Cumbia City - An Jone

On November 20th 2024, our team, with the help of Holbæk Gamle Havns Beddinger brought Hawila back on the slipway. VIDEO CREDITS: Morten Løvschall The crew started early that day to put the last pieces of tarp into place, then Hawila's engine started rolling and we took her on her little tour through the fjord over to the Old Harbour of Holbæk, where the slipway is located. There, we were greeted by the fantastic team of the association behind the local slipway, who went straight into action. It took 3 hours to put her back on land but everything worked out great. WEBSITE https://www.hawila.org/ FACEBOOK / sv.hawila INSTAGRAM / sv_hawila NEWSLETTER http://eepurl.com/hLy83L This work is possible thanks to people like you! Learn more about how to support us: https://www.hawila.org/support/

"With the wind in our sails, the sound of the sea around us on a wooden ship without an engine, we set off on a voyage of inspiration for change..." As creators, artists and performers we wish to bring our art to as many people as possible. However, this desire often conflicts with busy schedules, little time, money and flexibility. Often, this hectic pace means foregoing sustainable decisions. With all this in mind, we aim to do things differently and also with our last large-scale production we tested new waters - quite literally. "Ripples - the sailing circus show" took place on the wooden sailing ship "Swallow" and was brought to audiences in Denmark, Finland, Estonia and Norway during the 2-month sailing tour in the summer of 2022. In this video, the crew and artistic team behind "Ripples" share what is necessary for an international tour to be more sustainable. We hope it serves as an inspiration for other culture professionals and that you incorporate our advice into your own tour planning so that the art we create finds its audiences in the most sustainable ways possible. --- "Ripples" was a collaboration between Acting for Climate, Hawila - Cargo, Education and Culture by Sail & Festival Norpas. The project was funded by Erasmus+ ungdom , Koneen Säätiö - Kone Foundation, Nordisk kulturkontakt and Kulturdirektoratet. The project received the support of Københavns Kommune. Director: Hanne Trap Friis Composer: Annelie Nederberg Performers: Emma Katinka Staffansdotter Langmoen Abigael Winsvold Heidi Miikki Ole Skovgård Dampe Marie Binda Lucie Piot Max Behrendt Video by Ananya Tanttu #creativeclimateaction #denmark #Norway #finland #Estonia #balticsea #ripples #erasmusplus #erasmusplussaktivungdom #climatechange #youth #sailing #circus #performanceart #activism

"Recognise that your grief is rooted in something you love" - Our concern with the state of our planet and its climate triggers strong feelings in many. The care and love we have for our nature but also the fear, anger and sadness are part of our experiences when dealing with climate change and its global consequences. We used these strong emotions for inspiration and together with director Hanne Trap Friis created "Ripples - the sailing circus show". The performance, which took place on the wooden sailing ship "Swallow", reached many people and communities in Denmark, Finland, Estonia and Norway during the 2-month sailing tour in the summer of 2022. Moments of exchange took place everywhere - on land and at sea. Summarised in this video, the collective thoughts from these interactions are meant to help us to understand these overwhelming feelings that climate change triggers in us and inspire us to transform them into action. --- "Ripples" was a collaboration between Acting for Climate, Hawila - Cargo, Education and Culture by Sail & Festival Norpas The project was funded by Erasmus+ ungdom, Koneen Säätiö - Kone Foundation, Nordisk kulturkontakt and Kulturdirektoratet. The project received the support of Københavns Kommune. Director: Hanne Trap Friis Composer: Annelie Nederberg Performers: Emma Katinka Staffansdotter Langmoen Abigael Winsvold Heidi Miikki Ole Skovgård Dampe Marie Binda Lucie Piot Max Behrendt Video by Ananya Tanttu #creativeclimateaction #denmark #Norway #finland #Estonia #balticsea #ripples #erasmusplus #erasmusplussaktivungdom #climatechange #youth #sailing #circus #performanceart #activism

Our beautiful ship shines bright in the sunset at Holbæk Harbour. Such tranquil moments make us admire all the hard work of the last months and the progress we have made. With spring arriving, we are also looking forward to all the good things to come with the warmer season. --- If you want to invest in green transport, visit www.hawila.org and learn more about the benefits of co-owning Hawila! Thank you for following our journey! Video by Karoline Hill www.karolinehill.com

Initially, we had planned to keep Hawila's stern intact as it appeared healthy and had received massive work in the 90s. However, things are not always as they appear on wooden ships, and while trying to fit our beam shelves aft we realised the poor condition of the upper stern frames particularly. To make a good connection we now have to replace the stern frames which means that eventually nearly all ship's timber will be replaced. After removing the poop deck, we dismantled the whole stern area in the last few weeks. Video edit: Karoline Hill Music: Break Your Lock and Key by Mini Vandals

In the last weeks, our team put six bilge stringers to add strength and stiffness to the hull. For each one, we follow the same procedure: The first step is to create a template and transfer it to the carefully selected piece of oak, which we shape into form with circular saws, planers and sanders. Then our team uses a mix of linseed oil, tar and chalk to seal the gaps between the bilge stringer and frames. In the meantime, the piece of oak is being steamed and finally bent and bolted into its place. Video edit: Karoline Hill Music: Buckeye Bonzai by Vans in Japan

Lifting out the galley marks a major milestone here at the refit of Hawila. Many memories are connected to the place where the crew not only shared common meals but also dreams and moments of togetherness. Video edit: Karoline Hill Music: Drunken Sailor by Cooper Cannell

RIPPLES is a contemporary circus performance about eco-grief and utopia, sailing across the Baltic Sea to inspire people to act for a more sustainable future. "S/V Swallow" will be the stage, our home and mode of transport as we try to create a ripple effect of climate action to spread across the sea. Meet us along the way in Finland, Estonia, Copenhagen and Norway! Read more about the tour here: www.actingforclimate.com/ripples Director: Hanne Trap Friis Starring: Abigael Rydtun Winsvold, Emma Langmoen, Heidi Miikki, Lucie Piot, Ole Skovgård Dampe, Marie Binda, Max Behrendt Project leaders: Abigael Winsvold & Emma Langmoen In collaboration with Hawila Project & Festival Norpas PR & Communications: Federica Parise Produced by: Acting for Climate & Festival Norpas Producers Team: Federica Parise, Ronja Tammenpää, Irina Pleva, Ania Lewandowska Music by Annelie Nederberg Costumes by Michiel Tange van Leeuwen Rigging design by Matt Horton Promo Visuals: Ronja Tammenpää Special thanks to our volunteer tour manager Isabella de Judicibus and to all the volunteers!

Shipwrights, boatbuilders, or carpenters with shipbuilding experience wanted for S/V Hawila! S/V Hawila is an 87-year-old, wooden-built galeas of 35 m length, currently being rebuilt in Holbæk, Denmark. The ship is back in the water after intensive work on the local slipway. Now the work focuses on midship upper framing and stanchions, midship beam shelves and ceiling. We will continue in the summer with bulkheads and covering boards. You'd be hosted on-site and will become part of a strong community of professional craftsmen who've been dedicated to this project for more than one year. In exchange for your volunteer work, shares of the ship and sailing days will be allocated on the first Atlantic crossing voyage scheduled for winter 2023/24. Does this sound interesting? Then send us a mail to apply@hawila.org! Edit: Sabrina Nehmar (Mad'n'clap) https://www.madnclap.com/en/home/ - [DA] SKIBSTØMRERE, BÅDBYGGERE ELLER ERFARNE TØMRERE SØGES TIL S/V HAWILA Hawila er en 87 år gammel, træbygget galeas på 35 m længde, der i øjeblikket er ved at blive genopbygget i Holbæk, Danmark. Skibet er tilbage i vandet efter intensivt arbejde på bedding. Nu fokuserer arbejdet på midtskibs øverste rammebygning, midtskibs bjælkehylder og loft. Vi fortsætter i løbet af sommeren med skotter og afdækningsbrædder. Du vil blive indkvarteret på stedet i vores kollektiv i Holbæk og blive en del af et stærkt fællesskab af professionelle håndværkere, der har været dedikeret til dette projekt i mere end et år. Til gengæld for dit frivillige arbejde vil der blive tildelt andele af skibet og sejldage på den første Atlanterhavsoverfart, der er planlagt til vinteren 2023/24. Lyder dette interessant? Så send os en mail til apply@hawila.org Video: Sabrina Nehmar (Mad'n'clap) https://www.madnclap.com/en/home/

This is "The Story Of Hawila" - a series documenting the refit and community surrounding the ship "S/V Hawila", a traditional wooden sailing ship built in 1935 in Norway. A group of friends saved the ship from destruction. They formed the not-for-profit organisation "Hawila Project" in 2014 and have operated the vessel as a platform for culture and education since then. The vision has always been to bridge coastal communities and engage the public in challenging issues surrounding globalization, overconsumption, and the climate crisis. Now, the goal is to integrate ethical transport of sustainably produced organic goods, which is why the ship has been in a structural overhaul since September 2020 in Holbæk, Denmark. Hawila will be sailing 60 tons of organic products and trainees across the Atlantic in an emission-free way, showing that respectful, ethical, and clean transport is possible. In this intro to our series "The Story Of Hawila", we are bringing Hawila back into the water at the end of March 2022 after 3 months of intense work on the hull. In the following episodes, we will introduce team members, show the work that has already been done and give you more insight into the community around the ship. So, welcome on board and please remember to subscribe to our channel! Music by Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum, "Cats Searching for the Truth" Nat Keefe with The Bow Ties, "Dude, Where's My Horse" Video by Karoline Hill WEBSITE https://www.hawila.org/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/sv.hawila/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/sv_hawila/ NEWSLETTER http://eepurl.com/hLy83L This work is possible thanks to people like you! Learn more about becoming a co-owner of Hawila via https://www.hawila.org/cooperative/#share

Saying goodbye to our good friends on Swallow and wishing them fair winds for their journey to the Shetland Islands! WEBSITE https://www.hawila.org/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/sv.hawila/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/sv_hawila/ NEWSLETTER http://eepurl.com/hLy83L Our mission is to sail cargo emission-free and inspire others to act for change. We are currently working on the refit of our sailing vessel Hawila. This structural overhaul will make her fit for the first Transatlantic crossing. Hawila will be sailing 60 tons of organic products as well as trainees across the Atlantic, in an emission-free way, showing that respectful, ethical, and clean transport is possible. This work is possible thanks to people like you investing in shares! Learn more: https://www.hawila.org/cooperative/#share

Since undertaking the major reframing operation whilst on the slipway, we have now relaunched Hawila and are very happy to be afloat once again! The planks have been slowly taking up and the seams are now tight. We have been busy fairing the inside of the frames to accept the ceiling planks and bilge stringers, which will help to produce the rigidity of the ship fore and aft. Fairing is to shape the frames by planing and sanding to produce a fair and even curve and allows us to fasten the ceiling plank tightly to the surface of the frames. Having completed the fairing in the bow, our team wasted no time in hanging the first ceiling plank. The oak plank is steamed for two hours to make it sufficiently pliable so that it can be bent into shape and fastened to the frames. Once fixed, it adds rigidity to the fore and aft strength of the ship. WEBSITE https://www.hawila.org/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/sv.hawila/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/sv_hawila/ NEWSLETTER http://eepurl.com/hLy83L Our mission is to sail cargo emission-free and inspire others to act for change. We are currently working on the refit of our sailing vessel Hawila. This structural overhaul will make her fit for the first Transatlantic crossing. Hawila will be sailing 60 tons of organic products as well as trainees across the Atlantic, in an emission-free way, showing that respectful, ethical, and clean transport is possible. This work is possible thanks to people like you investing in shares! Learn more: https://www.hawila.org/cooperative/#share

Hawila has new beamshelves! Two pieces of solid oak, each of them measuring no less than 12m long. Our skilled team was well prepared for this important moment of the refit and managed it without a hitch. WEBSITE https://www.hawila.org/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/sv.hawila/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/sv_hawila/ NEWSLETTER http://eepurl.com/hLy83L Our mission is to transport cargo emission-free and inspire others to act for change. We are currently working on the refit of our sailing vessel Hawila. This structural overhaul will make her fit for the first Transatlantic crossing. Hawila will be sailing 60 tons of organic products as well as trainees across the Atlantic, in an emission-free way, showing that respectful, ethical, and clean transport is possible. This work is possible thanks to people like you investing in shares! Learn more: https://www.hawila.org/cooperative/#share

A teaser to show how we repaired an 18m long wooden mast. Full article here: https://www.facebook.com/hawilaproject/posts/6367653003275697 WEBSITE https://www.hawila.org/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/sv.hawila/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/sv_hawila/ NEWSLETTER http://eepurl.com/hLy83L Our mission is to transport cargo emission-free and inspire others to act for change. We are currently working on the refit of our sailing vessel Hawila. This structural overhaul will make her fit for the first Transatlantic crossing. Hawila will be sailing 60 tons of organic products as well as trainees across the Atlantic, in an emission-free way, showing that respectful, ethical, and clean transport is possible. This work is possible thanks to people like you investing in shares! Learn more: https://www.hawila.org/cooperative/#share

Hawila Project søger Realdania Fonden for at kunne gennemføre vores ønske om at ombygge skibet, så det kan fortsætte med at vores en platform for kultur, uddannelse og fragt. Vi skal bruge 500 stemmer for at blive valgt til puljen og det er dér, du kommer ind i billedet. Klik på linket og afgiv din stemme ved at trykke på hjertet - og skriv en kommentar om, hvorfor Hawila er et vigtigt projekt for kultur og fællesskab! https://undervaerker.dk/udforsk-projekter/2021/hawila-project-med-fuld-sejl-mod-baeredygtigt-faellesskab WEBSITE https://www.hawila.org/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/sv.hawila/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/sv_hawila/ NEWSLETTER http://eepurl.com/hLy83L

Hawila was built in 1935 as a coastal sailing cargo vessel, planked in 50mm oak with length up to 6m. Planks were fastened using treenails going through the frame and wedged on both sides, the seams were then caulked with hemp, and later filled with pitch. The last month we replaced more than 260m of the old Hawila's planks, some of them in still good shape of preservation and still holding strong to their treenails! On those oak planks we replaced, we chose to increase plank thickness from 50mm to 65mm, with length of 11 to 14m, this in order to add more strength and durability to the vessel. The Danish oak we used was planted 200 years ago, and air dried outside for 2 years before being fastened to Hawila. In addition, we increased the thickness of the galbord to 85mm, nearly twice the original thickness. In this short video, we present a sum-up of the processes used to replace a planks. WEBSITE https://www.hawila.org/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/sv.hawila/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/sv_hawila/ NEWSLETTER http://eepurl.com/hLy83L Our mission is to transport cargo emission-free and inspire others to act for change. We are currently working on the refit of our sailing vessel Hawila. This structural overhaul will make her fit for the first Transatlantic crossing. Hawila will be sailing 60 tons of organic products as well as trainees across the Atlantic, in an emission-free way, showing that respectful, ethical, and clean transport is possible. This work is possible thanks to people like you investing in shares! Learn more: https://www.hawila.org/cooperative/#share

Spring brings new life; but work still continues. We hope you're all enjoying the brighter nights and longer days! Video by Ronan / @unwisemonkeys & Evelyn WEBSITE https://www.hawila.org/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/sv.hawila/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/sv_hawila/ NEWSLETTER http://eepurl.com/hLy83L Our mission is to transport cargo emission-free and inspire others to act for change. We are currently working on the refit of our sailing vessel Hawila. This structural overhaul will make her fit for the first Transatlantic crossing. Hawila will be sailing 60 tons of organic products as well as trainees across the Atlantic, in an emission-free way, showing that respectful, ethical, and clean transport is possible. This work is possible thanks to people like you investing in shares! Learn more: https://www.hawila.org/cooperative/#share

When Hawila was built in 1935, frames and planks were fastened using treenails: a traditional and reliable fastening solution for frames and planks on all kind of ships and constructions. From our experience, treenails present a longer lasting fastening solution than galvanised bolts in oak as they won't deteriorate with time, but are longer to produce and harder to use. In this short video, we present the process we used to produce and insert oak treenails in our oak planks. WEBSITE https://www.hawila.org/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/sv.hawila/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/sv_hawila/ NEWSLETTER http://eepurl.com/hLy83L Our mission is to transport cargo emission-free and inspire others to act for change. We are currently working on the refit of our sailing vessel Hawila. This structural overhaul will make her fit for the first Transatlantic crossing. Hawila will be sailing 60 tons of organic products as well as trainees across the Atlantic, in an emission-free way, showing that respectful, ethical, and clean transport is possible. This work is possible thanks to people like you investing in shares! Learn more: https://www.hawila.org/cooperative/#share

Robert G. Weir, co-founder of Hawila Project, tells us about the aims of the refit of Hawila. WEBSITE https://www.hawila.org/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/sv.hawila/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/sv_hawila/ NEWSLETTER http://eepurl.com/hLy83L ??? ??????????? ??????? ??? ????????-???? ????????? Our wooden vessel Hawila will be sailing 60 tons of organic products as well as trainees across the Atlantic, in an emission-free way, showing that respectful, ethical, and clean transport is possible. ?? https://www.hawila.org/ ??? ???-???-?????? ??? ????????????? ??????? Hawila will be used as a cultural and educational platform, to raise awareness about the way and amount of goods transported at sea. Our aim is to contribute to pushing the global shipping industry towards a sustainable, carbon-free transport culture. ?? https://www.hawilaproject.org/ This work is possible thanks to people like you investing in shares! ? Support us: https://www.hawila.org/cooperative/#share ????? ??????? Camera and Editing: Magnetic North Collective Music from Eh Bau Pictures of Hawila Sailing: courtesy of Sichuan Erni Culture & Media Co.