Vanaf zaterdag 7 februari 2026 is Johan Visser elke zaterdag en zondag te horen op Mi Amigo Radio. Tussen 17.00 en 18.00 uur presenteert hij zijn vertrouwde programma Stuurboord. Stuurboord is een begrip onder de echte zeezenderfans. Johan presenteerde het programma eind jaren ’70 live vanaf ons zendschip. Johan Visser: “Stuurboord was destijds bewust bedoeld … Read more
Mary Payne reporting: This is to let you know that Oldies Project is presenting one final run of our Big L charts, from 1965 to 1967. By popular demand and with thanks to Ron and Jelle, the Big L Fab Forty returns on Sundays, 1100 GMT recommencing Sunday January 25th. https://www.radiolondon.co.uk/rl/scrap60/fabforty/index.html For the benefit of those unable to … Read more
Johnnie Walker *30th March 1945 † 31st December 2024 Johnnie Walker was a true radio legend who never forgot his footsteps on the radio ships Laissez Faire and Mi Amigo. At numerous reunions, he spoke emotionally about his experiences on Swinging Radio England and especially Radio Caroline, to which he remained loyal even after the … Read more
Bert Bennett 28 July 1950 – 3 January 2026 On 3 January 2026, the sad news of Bert Bennett’s death was announced on the Mi Amigo 50 website: ‘It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to a true radio legend. Bert Bennett (Bert Wijfjes) is no longer with us. For the generation … Read more
The latest edition of Offshore Echo’s Magazine, with full colour covers, includes: OFFSHORE ECHO’S 225 SEPTEMBER 2026 RADIO VERONICA SAGA Part 6Looking at the early days of the Station OFFSHORE FLASHBACK 1966 Part 4A very eventful year, including the Radio City drama GOVERNMENT FILESDocuments from the UK National Archive about offshore radio RNI WORLD SERVICE … Read more
Het Boordgebeuren… Op Mi Amigo Zondag 30 november van 12 tot 2, met Marc Jacobs, Bart van Leeuwen en Johan Visser. Vraag alles wat je wilt weten over het leven aan boord van het Mi Amigoschip in de jaren ’70. Je krijgt gegarandeerd antwoord in de uitzending, want als wij het niet weten weet niemand … Read more
Vandaag alweer de overgang van oktober naar november en wel de hoogste tijd voor een update rond het Monique-boek. Laat ik vooropstellen dat het me qua hoeveelheid werk en verstorende factoren flink tegenvalt! Het is me de klus wel en hoe graag ik dat ook zou willen, het boek is er nog niet. Ik kan … Read more
Hans Knot: It was October 25th a sad message arrived from several sources, including from Margaret Flo McEwan, who made excellent photos from everything concerning the former Thames Eastury Forts. Late in the evening I found her sad message: ‘This evening we lost a much loved broadcaster and British radio presenter known for his work … Read more
Explanation : The radio-lightship Jenni Baynton is a former Trinity House light vessel built in 1949, which after a turbulent life was refitted into a radio ship in 2005. Her 120 foot aerial mast together with her powerful transmitters have distributed the signal of various radio stations, a.o. Radio Waddenzee, all across Western Europe. She … Read more
From the Radio Caroline website: BE SWEPT AWAY BY 60S MUSIC AND MAYHEM! The East Anglian Touring Consortium has announced that brand new show ‘Caroline: A New Musical’ will tour in 2026. Bursting with energy, heart, and soul, the production brings to life the globally renowned tale of Radio Caroline, celebrating East Anglia’s special connection … Read more