Behind the Helm: Meet Bart & Bel
From the 9-to-5 to full-time sailing—this is our story
Who we are
We’re Bart and Bel—partners in life, business, and sailing. What started as a dream to explore the world by boat turned into something bigger. We realized we could work from anywhere, helping businesses grow while living the life we love. Scroll down to learn more about us, our journey, and what we do today.
Meet the Crew: The team behind bart & bel
Life onboard Nimrod is all about teamwork—both at sea and in business. Bart is our skipper and sales expert, always steering us in the right direction. Bel is our navigator and digital strategist, making sure everything runs smoothly both online and on the water. And of course, Nimrod is more than just a boat—she’s our home, our office, and the vessel that makes this adventure possible.
Bart Andriessen
Skipper | Sales |Boat Jobs
Nimrod
Floating Home| Office
Isabel Flens
First Mate | Web Design | SEO
- Started sailing at 4 years old
- Expert in Lead Generation
- Our Handyman on board
- One Of only 12 ever made
- Sailed the world before us
- Our Home Away From Home
- Route Planner - At Sea & In Strategy
- Builds Websites & Optimizes SEO
- Loves Finding & Cooking Good Food
Bart Andriessen
Skipper | Sales |Boat Jobs
- Started sailing at 4 years old
- Expert in Lead Generation
- Our Handyman on board
Nimrod
Floating Home| Office
- One Of only 12 ever made
- Sailed the world before us
- Our Home Away From Home
Isabel Flens
First Mate | Web Design | SEO
- Route Planner - At Sea & In Strategy
- Builds Websites & Optimizes SEO
- Loves Finding & Cooking Good Food
🚀 From Land to Sea – Our Story
We weren’t always sailors, digital nomads, or business owners. Our journey started in two very different places—Bart, a lifelong sailor with a passion for sales, and Bel, a traveler who never imagined she’d call a boat home. But one decision changed everything:
🌍 Why not trade the 9-to-5 for a life of freedom on the water?
⛵ Two Different Paths, One Big Adventure
Bart grew up sailing the Frisian lakes from the age of four. He became a sailing instructor, crossed the Atlantic, and later built a successful career in sales. But after years in the corporate world, he wanted more control over his time and future.
Bel’s story looked very different. She spent years on hockey fields, studied abroad, and built expertise in marketing, SEO, and web design. Sailing wasn’t part of the plan—until she met Bart. When he shared his dream of traveling the world by boat, she said, “Why not?”
And just like that, we bought Nimrod, a rare Sparkman & Stephens 42, and set sail.
💻 How Sailing Led to Our Business
Living at sea teaches you a lot—adaptability, problem-solving, and the power of working remotely. As we sailed, we realized we could turn our skills into a business that supports our lifestyle.
✅ Bart helps businesses grow through lead generation & sales.
✅ Bel builds websites & optimizes SEO, helping brands stand out online.
✅ We work from wherever we drop anchor—a quiet bay, a bustling port, or somewhere in between.
⚡ What’s Next?
We don’t have a fixed route—just a direction. More sailing, more exploring, and helping businesses thrive along the way.
🚀 Want to connect? Let’s navigate your next adventure together!
Skipper | Sales | Boat Jobs