August YesWelder Crew Giveaway

Win a Free YesWelder Welder

To thank everyone supporting Operation Silent Running, we are giving away one brand-new YesWelder welder.

The giveaway closes on August 31, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. PDT, and the winner will be drawn live on YouTube.

How to Enter

Join the Onboard Tangaroa Crew through:

  • our website (Fourthwall)
  • Patreon

Existing members are already entered based on their current membership level.

Upgrade your membership during August and your entries will be increased to match your new level.

Entries

  • Deckhand: 5 entries
  • Bosun: 10 entries
  • Engineer: 15 entries
  • First Mate: 20 entries
  • Donations: 5 entries for every $25 USD donated toward Operation Silent Running

All membership fees and donation amounts are in USD.

Free Mail-In Entry

No purchase or donation is necessary.

To receive 5 free entries, mail a handwritten entry containing:

  • Your full name
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • The words:
    “Please enter me in the August YesWelder Crew Giveaway.”

Mail your entry to:

Tangaroa
12820 Trites Rd #37
Richmond, BC V7E 3R8
Canada

Mail-in entries must be received by August 31, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. PDT.

Limit one free mail-in entry per person.

Prize and Winner

One winner will be selected by random draw and announced live on YouTube.

The prize is one YesWelder welder. It cannot be transferred or exchanged for cash.

If the selected winner is a Canadian resident, they must correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question before being confirmed as the winner.

The winner is responsible for any applicable customs charges, duties, taxes, brokerage fees or import costs.

Eligibility and General Rules

  • Open to individuals who are at least 18 years old or the age of majority where they live.
  • Open only where permitted by law.
  • Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.
  • Memberships and donations support Operation Silent Running and are not refundable.
  • Entries cannot be transferred to another person.
  • Onboard Tangaroa may modify, suspend or cancel the giveaway if circumstances beyond our control make it necessary.
  • By entering, participants agree to these rules.

Every membership and donation helps move Operation Silent Running forward.

Thank you for being part of our Crew, and good luck!

Join Now

Deckhand

Deckhand

42,00 zł per month

You’ve stepped aboard and joined the crew. Get a bit closer to the action with a personal thank-you and a mug that says you’re part of the team. You’ll feel connected and appreciated every time we hit upload.
  • The Captain’s Log: Receive monthly crew-only stories, photos, route notes, and project updates.
  • Inside the Hybrid-Electric Build: Follow the decisions, changes, and problems before they become public videos.
  • Private Tangaroa Tracking: Follow our route, anchorages, weather delays, and check-ins when we’re underway.
  • Member-Only Updates: Get the news, photos, and behind-the-scenes moments that do not always make it to YouTube.
  • Early & Ad-Free Videos: Watch new Tangaroa videos before the public, without ads.
  • Crew Polls: Help shape Q&As, meetup plans, video topics, and future crew updates.
  • Crew Questions: Send us questions for Wheelhouse Weekly, Q&As, and future videos.
  • Tangaroa Crew Community: Stay connected through posts, comments, polls, email updates, and crew hangouts.
  • Personalized Welcome Video: Get a personal welcome aboard message from Blaine and Janis.
  • Tangaroa Crew Mug shipped right to your door.
  • Tangaroa Gear Discount: Save 10% on official Tangaroa gear including CREW gear
Bosun

Bosun

106,00 zł per month

You’re helping keep the boat afloat—literally. With exclusive crew gear and hand-written postcards from the places we visit, you’ll feel like an essential part of the crew, no matter where you are in the world.
  • Everything in Deckhand: Get all Deckhand perks, plus a more personal connection to the journey.
  • Bosun T-Shirt: Your Tangaroa Bosun crew shirt
  • Handwritten Postcards: Receive personal mail from each new country Tangaroa visits.
  • Priority Crew Questions: Your questions get priority for Wheelhouse Weekly, Q&As, and future videos.
  • Extra Behind-the-Scenes Photos: Get more private photo updates from the boat, the build, and the places we visit.
  • Crew Meetup Invites: Get first notice of casual meetups, coffee gatherings, dock walks, or virtual hangouts when possible.
  • Tangaroa Gear Discount: Save 15% on official Tangaroa gear including CREW gear.
Engineer

Engineer

211,00 zł per month

You’re deep in the engine room with us. Support at this level helps power everything behind the scenes. You’ll feel like you’ve got a wrench in one hand and a hoodie in the other—part of the rebuild, not just watching it.
  • Everything in Deckhand and Bosun: Get all Deckhand and Bosun perks, plus deeper access to the technical side of Tangaroa.
  • Engineer Hoodie: Your Tangaroa Engineer zip hoodie with ENGINEER written on the sleeve
  • Engineer’s Briefing: Get Blaine’s deeper updates on the systems, problems, decisions, and fixes.
  • Deeper Hybrid-Electric Build Updates: Follow the nuts-and-bolts side of Tangaroa’s conversion before it goes public.
  • System Notes & Lessons Learned: See what worked, what didn’t, and what we would do differently.
  • First Look at Technical Decisions: See major build decisions before they become public videos.
  • Priority Technical Q&A: Send deeper questions about the hybrid build, engines, systems, and boat work.
  • Engineer-Only Hangouts: Join occasional technical Q&As or video hangouts with Blaine when schedule allows.
  • Annual Bonus Gift: Receive a surprise thank-you gift every 12 months.
  • Tangaroa Gear Discount: Save 15% on official Tangaroa gear and CREW gear
First Mate/Wall of Power

First Mate/Wall of Power

409,00 zł per month

You’re helping steer the ship and you get your name on the WALL OF POWER! This top-tier crew spot means the world to us. With custom gear and surprise gifts, you’ll feel like family—not just a viewer. You’re in it, with us, every mile of the way.
  • Everything in Deckhand, Bosun &Engineer: Get ALL perks, plus the closest connection to Tangaroa’s hybrid-electric legacy.
  • Wall of Power Plaque: Your name is permanently mounted on a 3" x 5" plaque on Tangaroa’s hybrid-electric build
  • First Mate T-Shirt: Your Tangaroa First Mate crew shirt
  • First Mate Hoodie: Your Tangaroa First Mate zip hoodie
  • Surprise Bonus Gifts: Receive surprise thank-you gifts twice a year
  • Highest Priority Q&A: Your questions get top priority for Wheelhouse Weekly, Q&As, lives, and future videos.
  • Private Annual Hangout: Join a private annual Zoom hangout with Blaine and Janis.
  • First Look at Major Milestones: See big hybrid build and voyage updates before they are shared publicly.
  • Special Supporter Thank-Yous: Your support may be recognized in special crew thank-you moments.
  • Tangaroa Gear Discount: Save 15% on official Tangaroa gear and CREW Gear