Jonge Jan (Our 1906 Dutch Barge)

Our first Hideout: Also known as JJ, a classic 40 ft 22 ton Dutch barge being brought back from bare-bones to beautiful through a hands-on rebuild led by our crew.

JJ resting on her stilts

A JJ Story: Out of the Water, Into the Unknown

29 January 2026

James and Tommy Thumps up

A JJ Story: King’s Cross: Cold, Dark, and Full of Regret

1 December 2025

Andrew Lewin and crew in the JJ Cabin

A JJ Story: Where cold fingers, warm fires and a surprise MP make for a cracking morning on the water

26 November 2025

Jonge Jan on canal in winter sleet

A JJ Story: A Cold Day, A Near Miss, and a Very Public Lesson in Humility

19 November 2025

3 Men steering Jonge Jan boat away from canal

A JJ Story: A Cruise, a Lock, and Big Smiles

12 November 2025

Jonge Jan docked

A JJ Story: No Kettle, No Problem: Just Three Men, One Boat, and a Thousand Sugars

5 November 2025

Vintage control panel

A JJ Story: Work Continues

29 October 2025

Crew working inside Jonge Jan

A JJ Story: Drive and Glory

22 October 2025

A JJ Story: Emerging Identity – The Jonge Jan Project

21 October 2025

The Jonge Jan's wooden ship's wheel

A JJ Story: Emerging Identity

15 October 2025

Crew on canal side

A JJ Story: Restoration Begins

8 October 2025

Jonge Jan docked.

A JJ Story: The Day We Took Over Jonge Jan

3 October 2025