It all began with the idea of sailing around the world. Choosing the right boat within our means.

Can’t go wrong with a Van De Stadt

We found it….on tires, partially started, with the keel lying next to the boat. Apart from the hull, deck and bulkheads, there was a 12hp single cylinder diesel engine, stove, rudder sections and scraps of wood!

Launching was the most tense, scary days of the build. It all worked out in the end, thanks to both family and friends. And a special thank you to Mike Leigh for not only providing the equipment but the knowledge.

In 1992 we decided to start our adventure