THE THREE MUSKETEERS

The people behind My Motu

A captain, a writer and a visual storyteller. First together on board, now connected across two continents.

Captain · adventurer · problem solver

Jeroen van den Heuvel

As a little boy, Jeroen was always chasing adventure, preferably outdoors and all day long. Windsurfing, sailing or a spontaneous game of volleyball, sitting still never really suited him. His sense of humour, endless enthusiasm and seemingly inexhaustible energy help him make friends wherever he goes.

After studying electronics, he worked in telecommunications and later as a purchaser. His greatest practical passion is building and renovating. Everything comes together aboard. He repairs systems, navigates challenging passages and firmly believes there is a solution to every problem.

The dream of sailing around the world began after renting a yacht in Australia. Experience in Greece, Australia and the Netherlands eventually led to My Motu, the boat on which that dream became real.

First mate · writer · artist

Aagje van den Heuvel

From a young age, Aagje knew she wanted to explore the world and collect experiences rather than possessions. Once she chooses a direction, giving up is not an option. After 27 years as a dental hygienist, including 15 years running her own practice, she exchanged life ashore for life aboard.

She is My Motu’s writer and collector of stories. Through blogs, books, photography and art, she records not only the beautiful anchorages but also the doubts, repairs, encounters and small moments that give the voyage meaning.

The ocean always called, even though deep water remained her greatest fear. That is why every passage means more to her than a line on a chart. It is proof that fear and dreams can exist side by side.

Former crew · photographer · cameraman

Rajesh van den Heuvel

Rajesh was born in India and spent his early childhood in an orphanage until he met Jeroen and Aagje. From 2016, he lived with his parents in the Netherlands and studied International Business at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. Volleyball, photography and film became his greatest passions.

For the first three and a half years, he was an essential member of the crew. He documented the voyage with his camera, became a confident sailor and discovered an underwater world that had initially felt frightening.

In October 2025, Rajesh chose to build his own life in India. He now works as a cameraman and photographer, travelling in search of people and stories. No longer aboard every day, but always one of the Three Musketeers.

Each following a different course, always connected as the Three Musketeers.