Jeroen van den Heuvel
Age: 49
Occupation: Carpenter
Captain
As a little boy, Jeroen was always looking for adventure. He prefers to be outside all day. Windsurfing, sailing and volleyball are his great passions. His great sense of humour, enthusiasm and inexhaustible energy make him a beloved person wherever he goes. After studying electronics, he started working in telecommunications and later as a purchaser. Yet his passion lies in building and renovating houses, which he has done with great pleasure in recent years. 19 years ago, the dream of sailing around the world was born after renting a boat in Australia. After obtaining his sailing diplomas and sailing in Greece, Australia and the Netherlands, he is now eager to leave. His family is everything to him and they embark on this adventure like the three musketeers.
Aagje van den Heuvel
Age: 48
Occupation: Dental Hygienist/Artist
First Mate
Aagje knew from a young age that she wanted to explore the world and have new experiences. Giving up is not an option for her when she sets her mind to something. As a dental hygienist, she is not just someone who looks at teeth, she is there for the people. Aagje is a tall (yes, she is 1.90m), colourful, enthusiastic go-getter who would do anything for her loved ones. She loves good food, cooking and get togethers with friends and family. Sometimes she needs time to herself to fully express her creativity through her colourful artworks. While the sea has always attracted her, water depth is her biggest fear. However, her dream of sailing around the world has been with her for 19 years. After obtaining her sailing diplomas and renting boats in Australia, Greece, and the Netherlands, she has sold everything she owns to embark on a great adventure with her family. Quitting is not an option for her.
Rajesh van den Heuvel
Age: 28
Occupation: photographer/video editor
Crew
Rajesh was born in India and spent his childhood in an orphanagee that he met his parents, Jeroen and Aagje. Since 2016, Rajesh has been living with his parents in the Netherlands and has been studying International Business at Hogeschool Utrecht. Volleyball and photography are his two great passions. After spending five weeks sailing, he fell in love with marine life underwater, which helped him overcome his fears. Now, he is looking forward to sailing around the world. Rajesh has a positive outlook on life, a great sense of humor, and enthusiasm which he brings to all his persuits. Besides sailing, he is also interested in nature photography and filming. Family is everything to him, and he feels grateful that he can experience this adventure with them.