Pilot botter Texelstroom makes sailing trips from the port of Oudeschild and you can spend the night on the ship in the port. A real workboat The sturdy pilot botter Texelstroom (built in 1906) is kept sailing by an enthusiastic group of trained volunteers. The ship was thoroughly restored around the turn of the century and largely restored to its original state. It is still clearly visible that the Texelstroom was built for the pilotage service to pilot ships off the coast of Groningen and Den Helder, it is a real workboat with watertight bulkheads and a sail that says "Loodswezen" in all its glory. Sailing trips From Oudeschild you can make various trips with a maximum of 12 people. One or more 'quay trips' are on the programme every week. Tickets for the trips are available via this website, check our agenda for this. Group and multi-day trips are booked directly with the Texelstroom via: +31651794992 or texelstroom@gmail.com Overnight stays Sleeping on the Texelstroom is a special experience. One- or multi-day special trips at your request are also possible. You can book for this in groups. There are enough sleeping places on board. The comfort is simple but sufficient. Sailing experience is not required for guests. Anyone who wants to lend a hand on board is welcome.