Help me with boat and house maintenance in Oudeschild, The Netherlands

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Hi,
Who will be joining me in evening and weekend sailing trips on the Wadden Sea this summer? In between, there is a cosy house to live in, lots of things to do, a lovely dog and a beautiful island to explore. My sailing plans ; ask me for my website

I am Gerbrand, 64 years old. I live in a small fishermen's house in the harbour village Oudeschild on the island Texel, the Netherlands.
In the past years, I have hosted many Workawayers and Couchsurfers. For my guests, the stay on Texel was a great experience, meeting the rich nature and interesting culture. For me, every time was an experience that broadened my world, and filled my heart with sympathy. Some of my guests became close friends.
I can serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, two comfortable beds and lots of stories. Of course there will be ample time to discover my beautiful island. I know some very must-sees you will not find in the Lonely Planet ;-)
Please feel free to react, to see if we can get along and set up a plan to build memories.
Looking forward to your message,
Gerbrand
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can show you lots of interesting places on Texel, and tell you lots of stories about me, my travels and my island.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
For the boat, it is mainly steel- and woodwork and a lot of painting. For the house, It is mainly construction work, sanding and painting.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Western Frisian: Beginner
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
All basics are present. I have two spare beds on the second floor of my house.
What else ...
Some keywords about me:
Young of mind, an ageless spirit, three wonderful children, an ever growing group of friends, no drivers licence, a sailing boat and three bicycles, jazz, african music, ubuntu, interested in non-western cultures, dutch, indian and maroccan food, guinness, skuumkoppe. In summer months, I sail the Wadden Sea.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
You can park your camper in front of my house. It's free.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

My house

Sky, my little dog

Happy sailing..

With my brother Herman (the tall guy..)

Razende Bol. Favorite destination for a weekend trip.

De Cocksdorp harbour. Favorite destination for a weekend trip.

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27/04/2022

Left by Workawayer (Annemarie) for host

I highly recommend Gerbrand as “host.” He’s a nice man who has the right job for all workawayers. He takes great pleasure in cooking his guests and showing them the beautiful island of Texel. Gerbrand also gives you enough free time to have time for yourself.
I really felt very welcome there!

(Excellent )

25/04/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Annemarie)

Annemarie stayed with me for five days. It was really nice. We started some carpentry jobs for my boat and furniture, and she really inspired me to finish them. Cooking an dining together was perfect. We spoke German, for me a very good practice since I am about the give museum lessons in that language. Annemarie needs a lot of time by herself,… read more

(Excellent )

04/03/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Rian)

Rian and Falena stayed with me for one week, early this year. Both humans and dogs got along really well. So, it could have been a month at the least.
Rian, I wish you and Falena all the best. If you want to return to Texel, you know where to go.
Gerbrand

(Excellent )

13/01/2022

Left by Workawayer (Rian) for host

I have visited Gerbrand and Sky for about a week with my dog Falena at their nice house on the wonderful island of Texel. Being Dutch myself, living in the south, I try to travel up north, to the Waddeneilanden each year. These are special islands and one of kind in the world. It was great to meet Gerbrand and hang out at his place. He is a… read more

(Excellent )

31/01/2022

Left by Workawayer (Samuele & Anna) for host

We were Gerbrand's guests for three amazing weeks. He is a very friendly, kind person and knows the island of Texel very well and all the stories about it.
Despite the winter season, we were lucky with the weather, and with Gerbrand's guide we discovered a magnificent island.
As a first experience as a workawayers it could not have been better.… read more

(Excellent )

30/01/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Samuele & Anna)

Anna and Samuele stayed at my place for three wonderful weeks. Now my garden is tip-top, the upper floor is secured, my windows are clean and the ceiling beams in my living room are re-painted in a fine, soft green.
It will be hard to forget the lunches and dinners, the lively conversation in Italian, the jokes and the countless smiles.
Dear… read more

(Excellent )

01/01/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Apor Dezső)

For three weeks, Regina and Apor blended into our little household here on Texel. It was absolutely wonderful. And Sky agrees to that. These two lovely Hungarians did a ot of work redecorating my upper floor. And every time there were these lively conversations at dinner. So 'exellent' is the least qualification I can give them. I wish there were… read more

(Excellent )

27/12/2021

Left by Workawayer (Apor Dezső) for host

I stayed 3 weeks with Gerbrand during early December. I was mostly building walls in the house we lived in and painted a little bit also. I had a really good time there, Gerbrand is a very kind and welcoming host who cooks you the best Dutch dishes in the country ;) and helps you to explore the island as much as possible.

I recommend this place… read more

(Excellent )

01/01/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Regina)

For three weeks, Regina and Apor blended into our little household here on Texel. It was absolutely wonderful. And Sky agrees to that. These two lovely Hungarians did a ot of work redecorating my upper floor. And every time there were these lively conversations at dinner. So 'excellent' is the least qualification I can give them. I wish there were… read more

(Excellent )

27/12/2021

Left by Workawayer (Regina) for host

I spent 3 wonderful weeks at Gerbrand's. Our job was mainly helping with some easy and rewarding carpentry tasks (building wooden walls). Gerbrand is amazing, kind host with much to share. We learnt a lot about the Texel/Dutch way of life, and explored a lot, thanks to him.
Thank you for everything, Gerbrand!

(Excellent )

27/03/2021

Left by Workawayer (Inge) for host

I stayed with Gerbrand and Sky in december and had a lovely week! First: the island Texel is a little gem in the North Sea and definitely worth visiting. Gerbrand is very welcoming and doesn't mind showing you around on his beautiful island. The job isn't hard: I did some painting and walked a lot with the dogs. The hours are flexible and you can… read more

(Excellent )

01/03/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Inge)

Inge and her lovely dog Noël stayed with me for a week, early December last year.
It was great. We did a lot of jobs around the house and had nice evenings, chatting over dinner and playing board an card games. Inge is really hard to beat at games. This may be a nice challenge for her future hosts.
But on top of that, the week was more than… read more

(Excellent )

15/02/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Frauke)

Frauke was good company, for a week in December 2020. She made herself useful with my dog, cleaning and paintwork. Besides that, we had nice conversations over dinner.

(Very good )

16/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Frauke) for host

Gerbrand is an open minded, relaxed and very patient host. Preparing good food. I stayed for a week. Renovating and painting windows. Thank you for sharing your house !

(Excellent )

10/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Lilli) for host

What should I say?! When I came to Texel I didn’t really know what to expect, especially because this was my first Workaway experience, but only after a few days I really felt like home in this beautiful old fisherman house. Gerbrand is really a special person and you feel how both, he and little Sky, enjoy your company.
So if you ever get the… read more

(Excellent )

09/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Lilli)

Sometimes, when two souls meet, the connection is just right. I am convinced that our souls are ageless, so it can happen between two people that are many years apart.
It happened between Lilli and me. Within two days, we felt like family. And we teamed up. We did many small but rewarding jobs in my house, we coocked together, we had lively talks… read more

(Excellent )

07/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Nadja)

Well, my fellow hosts on Workaway,

When you receive a request from Nadja, you will have to do some preparations.
Make sure you provide her with a workshop, because she is really a workshop person. Make sure you have some cats in of around your house, because she loves cats. A small dog that behaves like a cat will do as well. And be prepared for… read more

(Excellent )

07/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Nadja) for host

Thank you very much for the warm stay Gerbrand!
Unfortunately I could only stay for 4 days but even in this short time I learned a lot and had time to explore the Island.
Gerbrand is a very kind and welcoming person. Together we worked on his bike and afterwards explored Texel. Everything in a flexible and weather dependent schedule.
I improved… read more

(Excellent )

27/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Hsuan Wei) for host

I stayed with Gerbrand for a week, helping some wood work and painting and little jobs around the house, in the evening we always cook together and share stories. He is very warm hearted and welcoming, make you feel like home instantly! And he is also a really good tour guided, during weekend he showed me around beautiful Texel.
Thank you so much… read more

(Excellent )

18/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Hsuan Wei)

It really was an absolute please to host Dai for a week. She is a great help with all kinds of jobs around the house. But I will never forget our cooking and dining adventures. For seven days, my dinner table felt like paradise!
Thank you so much, Dai, for being with me. I really hope to see you, and Brian, next summer.
Big hugs from Texel,… read more

(Excellent )

11/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (ashley) for host

Gerbrand, thanks for having me. I miss the sea breeze and fresh air of Texel. :)I am glad to have visited your pretty village and meeting you and Skye. I wish you both the very best for the future.

(Very good )

09/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (ashley)

Ashley stayed wit me for two-and-a-half weeks. She was good company, ever so gentle. Besides that, she really took great care of my dog, and cooked wonderful meals!
Thank you again for staying with me, Ashley!

(Very good )

21/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Marissa) for host

I stayed with Gerbrand for 4 nights with a couple of friends and loved every minute of my stay. The island is so beautiful and Gerbrand's warm spirit, along with his two little dogs Sky and Tommy, made my trip all the more enjoyable. He's very kind and welcoming with people staying in his house. A great host and as my first Workaway host, I… read more

(Excellent )

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