KAJIKIA

Crew Info:

CAPTAIN : Frédéric LORENTE
Nationality: French
Diploma: Master 500, 750 kW, Sport educator sailing
Language spoken: French, Italian and English

Coming from sports sailing, with more than 25 years of experience and several thousand miles done, the captain is a true passion man about the sea.
He did "break" with his sailor career to manage a sailboat rental company and especially take care of his 3 daughters while they grow up. Then, in 2014, he came back to the very closed captains of large sailing units circuit.
After being Whitefin’s Captain, classic sailboat Bruce King 90', he joined the KAJIKIA adventure in November 2022. And he built a crew as his profile: professional, helpful and discreet.
Islander, 46-year-old, from Corsica island, he loves recounting stories and sea anecdotes from the regions he crosses. The Mediterranean and the Caribbean didn't hold secrets for him.
Sharing is his leitmotif! He wants you to live your navigation experience as closely as possible. He will not hesitate to share his knowledge and you could participate in maneuvers if you wish.
Finally, your captain is a submarine hunter and will have the pleasure to make you taste fresh fish.


CHEF: Thomas CARMEILLE
Nationality: French
6 years of cooking studies – Master in pastry
Viennoiserie course at the Belouet school in Paris with Johan Martin
Intership modern food and healthy food i in Ducasse School
STCW 10 - ENG1
Language: English

Passionate about cooking since the age of 15, Chef Carmeille Thomas began his career by working in luxury seasonal establishments such as Le Cheval Blanc, Les Airelles, Eden Rock in Courchevel, Saint Tropez, Biarritz and Megève.
A great traveler at heart, having traveled several continents such as Latin America, Asia, Indonesia, Africa and Europe, in search of new inspirations to be able to offer balanced and gourmet world cuisine.
The chef continued his journey and settled on the island of Saint Barth in the West Indies to work as a private chef in a Villa and Yacht.


STEWARDESS: Anaïs MICHEL
Nationality: French
Diploma: STCW,
Languages spoken: fluent English

Originally from south of France, Anaïs has now been living in the West Indies for 8 years.
A traveller at heart and numerous backpacking trips all around the world, it is today on boats that she found her happiness.

Strong of then years of experience in the luxury industry going from Switzerland working at the Royal Palace in Lausanne to Saint-Barthelemy at the famous Eden Rock.
Anaïs has always been fascinated by the catering profession and travel. It was two years ago that her passion turned to sailing boats after spending 3 years working in the Belmond group at the sublime La Samanna hotel on the island of Sint-Marteen

She will do her second season with us on the Kajikia.
Always with a smile and boundless energy, she will do her utmost to ensure you have the vacation you dreamed of and will be happy to accompany you throughout your stay.


DECKHAND: Martinie Jazmin
Nationality: Argentinian
Diploma: STCW, Deckhand certificate - Yacht skipper (PER),
Aquatic lifeguard - First aid – Sports chiropractic
Language spoken: English, Spanish & Portuguese

Original from Italy, born in Argentina, raised in Spain and having lived in the Caribbean and London, always willing to go wherever the winds take her, Jazmín makes her life a constant adventure, enjoying also the simple thing like reading.
She loves the sea, travelling and learning languages, so you will be able to communicate with her easily in Spanish, English and Portuguese or even try some other languages..

With salt in her veins, and more than 7000 miles of sailing in the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Aegean and Tyrrhenian Sea, she is a responsible person who sets the hardest standards for herself to be sure that your stay pasess peacefully between the sky and the sea.

Accustomed to giving a high level of attention at all times, she has worked for three years in Lío Ibiza, a reference for good service and quality, as well as in other places with the same characteristics.
You will always find her ready to help you with a friendly smile on her face, eager for you to discover and enjoy the wonders of the sea.