The Boat Connoiseurs

Togetherness is at the core of their boating adventures, making Imirian a favored gathering place for them and their friends. The Durdens’ usual adventures consist of exploring new and familiar places, anchoring somewhere stunning, going for a swim, enjoying some finger food, and popping open a bottle of champagne.

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BIMINI RENDEZVOUS

On April 28th, 2024, 12 Axopars carrying 56 Axoparians left Ft. Lauderdale’s Port Everglades for the beautiful island of Bimini in the Bahamas for Nautical Ventures 1st Annual Axopar Bimini Rendezvous. Following the lead of an Axopar 45 Sun Top, the group easily skipped over the 3-foot seas to make land in just over two hours.

REACHING WORLD RECORD DEPTHS IN BONAIRE

Free diver Alexey Molchanov gave a breathtaking performance at the 2023 editions of BonAbyss, an exciting freediving event that took place in picturesque Bonaire.

/ British Columbia

AXOPARING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

The made-up verb “Axoparing” may mystify most, but to the Priebes, and their close-knit group, it’s shorthand for taking the boat out. It’s synonymous with the kind of exploration that is spontaneous, when you’re not sure where you’ll end up, or what time you’ll be back!

/ WISCONSIN, USA

EXTENDING THE JOURNEY IN THE GREAT LAKES

If you ask John and Patti Meyer, the weekend can't get much better than spending time on the boat with friends and exploring Lake Michigan with their dog Ruby.

/ TURKS & CAICOS

TURKS & CAICOS IS A BOATER'S PARADISE

Jeff Hodges is a lifelong boater who grew up sailing and powerboating, utterly at home on the water. During the past two decades, he and his family have explored the Turks & Caicos Islands.

/ SAN DIEGO, USA