Sailing with scouting groups and youth groups

Sailing with your scouting group means adventure, nature and teamwork combined. You sail together, cook together and sleep on board – an experience young people will never forget. Ideal for camps, weekend trips or special group activities.

19 June 2026

Adventure with purpose

Everyone becomes part of the crew. Hoisting sails, steering and navigating together with the experienced skipper makes sailing exciting, educational and strengthening for the group.

Why scouting groups love sailing:

Real teamwork on board
Outdoor experience, away from screens
Learning about wind, water and navigation
True camp atmosphere
Strong group bonding

All ships are operated by professional, experienced skippers and crew used to working with youth groups. Safety is always the priority.

Every trip is different, because wind and weather help determine the route. That's what makes it a real adventure.

— Anonymous

IJsselmeer or Wadden Sea - where to go?

You depart from a home port of the chosen ship, such as Harlingen, Enkhuizen, Muiden, Monnickendam, Lelystad, Makkum, ... or Stavoren. The route depends on the wind, the length of your trip, the age of the group and your preferences. The skipper helps you plan a realistic and enjoyable route. Consider, for example, dry-falling and mudflat walking on the Wadden Sea, visiting a Wadden Island, seal spotting, swimming, playing games on board, or playing football on the beach.

Living together on the water

A traditional sailing ship is a floating group accommodation: sleeping in cabins, cooking together and sharing daily life on board. This creates strong bonds and a real camp feeling.

Tips for youth groups

How much will it cost?

The price depends on the ship, duration, season and group size. You can influence the costs yourself:

sailing outside high season is cheaper
more participants means lower cost per person
self-catering saves money

We always work within your budget and look for a ship that suits your group.