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Join me on a flat-bottomed ship in Harlingen, the Netherlands

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    hello i am michael, skipper/owner of two traditional sailing ships in harlingen the Netherlands.We mainly sail multi-day trips with german or dutch guests on the beautiful Wadden Sea and we usually spend the night on the islands, but also often at anchor.
    Our season starts in April/May and lasts until the end of September/beginning of October
    I am looking for a European sailor( preference female) who, together with me , will entertain the guests, teach them how to sail, show the guests the island and carry out some maintenance on board.In our home port of Harlingen the ships are moored next to each other.The ships sail their voyages separately from each other. We live on board as a crew. You will have your own accommodation separate from the guests.

    Please respond if you can come for at least 4 months or longer.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    you will have plenty of free time to discover the beautiful Wadden Islands yourself, or go cycling with the guests for a day.
    Learning the Dutch language and the maintenance and sailing of a Historical flat-bottomed boat.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    At the beginning of the season you will maintain the ship and prepare it for the guests. Think of removing rust, sanding, painting...
    During our sailing trips you will entertain the guests and teach them how to sail and show them around the islands.
    When the season is over we prepare the ships for winter.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Dutch: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    you have your own cozy cabin with a small sitting area and washbasin.
    A shared kitchen and bathroom with the skipper.
    Usually we eat with the guests.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Our home port is Harlingen. From there our journeys will begin and end.
    We will explore the Wadden Islands and the ports on the Ijsselmeer. You will have plenty of free time to discover the beautiful Wadden Islands or the ports yourself.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 239993728657

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