Fons OerlemansFONS OERLEMANS was born in German-occupied Belgium. His unusual childhood playing with the abandoned tanks and explosives left behind after World War 2 gave him a unique outlook on life and a skill with engineering and machinery. It also propelled hi into a life of adventure, building improbable vessels for his seven* successful Atlantic crossings, one of which introduced him to his fellow adventurer and future wife, Kee Arens.150827 Read More Read Less