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Finally…After five years without a boat, we found our new ship and were able to take it over through Jachtbemiddeling Sterkenburg in Drimmelen. After months of searching, we came across this ABIM Classic 128 Exclusive, and after viewing it several times, it became clear—this had to be the one. The name has been changed, and as of May 2023, the boat has been renamed “Mister Bojangles.” At the beginning of June, the moment finally arrived! Our journey could begin—with a long trip from southern England, taking the ferry from Harwich to Hoek van Holland, followed by a short drive to Drimmelen. At last, we were back in the place where we can once again find peace and capture beautiful memories. After about two weeks of unpacking, organizing, and rearranging, we were finally ready: “The Maiden Voyage” could begin. First, a quick fuel stop at the Bunkerstation on the Donge. We…

During our travels, we capture a lot of footage on video.We use these recordings not only to preserve our own memories but also to share them with you on our social media channels such as YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. We use three types of cameras: the DJI Mini 4 Pro drone, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, and the Insta360 camera with the invisible stick. Below, we’ll explain what each of these can do. DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone: The Mini 4 Pro is the most advanced mini camera drone to date. It offers powerful imaging capabilities, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, ActiveTrack 360° with the new Trace Mode, and impressive Full HD video transmission of up to 20 km—though we don’t fly it that far. The drone features a tilting camera, allowing us to film in both landscape and portrait modes. Thanks to the portrait mode, we can now share much more…

Marinas Starting from the 2025 boating season, we will post an overview below of the marinas we have visited. We will note the nightly rates and share what we like about each marina, as well as what we (perhaps) like less. If available, we’ll also include a link to the marina’s website.