Kajikia

Crew Profile

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.

Sample Menu

SAMPLE MENU by Thomas CARMEILLE 

BREAKFAST

Various teas, coffee, chai, matcha, detox, fresh fruit juices & mixed fresh fruit plates  
Plain pancakes, chocolate hazelnut, caramel, red fruit
Viennese pastries, homemade granola, pancakes, various yogurts, cakes
Various jams, honey, dried fruit, avocado toast, various eggs
Croissant ham, truffle eggs, bacon, sausage, sautéed potatoes, various bagels

STARTER

Tomatoes Mozzarella trompe l'oeil
Burrata, Mozzarella, pesto, basil, garlic and fine herb cream, pistachio, speck chips

Hummus des prés
Beetroot hummus, feta, butternut and beetroot cubes, avocado, chickpeas, sesame, beetroot and soybean sprouts

L'Endivette
Mixed endive salads, walnuts, Roquefort, pears, figs, yuzu balsamic vinaigrette

Caesare Salad
Mesclun salad, curly endive, crispy chicken, applewood bacon, aged parmesan Caesar sauce

Tuna in the shell
Tuna tartare, avocado, black sesame, vegetarian pepper, mangoes, red onions, candied tomatoes, tuna tataki

Octopus on the rock
Hummus, octopus tentacles, pomegranate, beetroot shoots, alfalfa, passion fruit vinaigrette

Island salads
Mangoes, avocado, vegetarian chilli, red onions, kaffir lime zest, toasted almonds

Greek brick
Honey and lemon brick pastry, feta, toasted sesame, curly lettuce, candied tomatoes, young shoots

The ring of the sea
Scallop tartare, scallops, grapefruit supreme, pomegranate, lemon zest, herb juice

Green Italy
Deconstructed lasagna, burrata, roasted hazelnuts, green asparagus, peas, young shoots and candied tomatoes

Tart from the sea
Red tuna mahi-mahi tartare, spicy guacamole, black sesame, mango, ginger and fresh mint and lemon caviar

My cabbage
Soissons bean puree, roasted cauliflower with island spices and chimichuri vinaigrette

Crispy velvety
Creamy Parmesan, crispy poached egg and pan-fried Oyster mushrooms

L’Espagna Scallops,
Chorizo, corn, red beans, onions and lemony white balsamic vinaigrette, young shoots and parsley

MAIN COURSE

Sweet duck
Roasted duck breast with thyme, butternut squash and pumpkin puree, raspberry juice and spicy red fruit sauce

Fruity pork
Pork filet mignon, parsnip puree, green asparagus and roasted carrots, figs roasted with honey and thyme, fig juice

De la Terre du sud confit
Duck confit, truffle puree, chives and Girolle chips

Le petit Antillais
Chicken colombo, black and white Camargue rice, dried apricots and figs, banana chips plantain

Tour of Asia
Satay shrimp wok, sautéed crunchy vegetables, cashew nuts, coriander and fried egg

From the sea of the sun
Brazilian lobster, sweet potato gratin, candied vine tomatoes, Beluga black lentils and plantain chips

The coriphène
Mahi-mahi with Creole sauce on its vegetables of the Sun, sweet potato chips

Out of its shell
Scallops, Cumbava lemon puree, vegetarian chili and zucchini balls glazed with balsamic juice

The creamy forests
Creamy risotto with three mushrooms: Ceps, Chanterelles and Paris mushrooms, parsley and slices of truffled Pecorino

Crispy melting
Breaded burrata, Gnocchi with Gorgonzola, Périgord walnuts, young beetroot shoots and basil

Thermidor
Lobsters with Thermidor, Potato puff pastry with Paprika, coleslaw

Fish and its citrus fruits
Roasted cod back with thyme and lemon, carrot and ginger mousseline, pak choï and shrimp broth flavored with citrus fruits

From Argentina and the garden
Wagyu beef sirloin, asparagus and carrots glazed with reduced juice of Pomerol 2002 red wine, sautéed potatoes

Vegetarian Provençal
Penne with candied tomatoes, sautéed zucchini, garlic, basil and Parmesan shavings

DESSERT

Sexy Sunday
Madagascar vanilla ice cream, fleur de sel caramel, vanilla caramel sauce, popcorn and caramelized peanuts

Tarte citron yuzu
Yuzu lemon meringue tart

Pavlova des Bois
Unsweetened meringue, candied red fruits, light Madagascar vanilla cream infused with rose and fresh red fruits

Ile Flottante
Crème Anglaise Vanilla, Cardamom and cloud of egg white with caramel thread

Brioche lost in the Islands
Toasted brioche with lemon, custard with orange blossom, brunoise of exotic fruits, whipped coconut cream, passion fruit juice

My beautiful chocolate mirror
Chocolate shortcrust pastry, fleur de sel, melting ganache of dark chocolate 64% with Tonka bean, mirror glaze of dark chocolate 74%

Coulant Heart
Soft chocolate, custard and vanilla ice cream

Sydney
Fondant with almonds, roasted apples with fleur de sel caramel, caramelized pecans and hazelnut crumble

Raspberry Sea Urchin
Breton shortbread, light vanilla cream from Madagascar, red fruit cream and fresh raspberries

Rice pudding from my childhood
Creamy rice with vanilla from Madagascar, puffed rice and caramelized popcorn and caramel with orange blossom salt

My Chou
Choux profiteroles Madagascar vanilla ice cream, toasted almond chocolate sauce and fleur de sel chocolate crumble

My Valentine
Vanilla mousse, black tea, blackberry and basil compote, almond streusel

Baba des Îles
Savarin with real Planteur des îles, vanilla whipped cream, exotic fruit compote and fresh exotic fruit brunoise, passion fruit juice

Super Cookie
Maxi cookie cooked in a minute with 74% dark chocolate and caramelized hazelnuts, Madagascar vanilla ice cream

More Locations Details

Summer Operations
W. Med -Naples/Sicily, W. Med -Riviera/Cors/Sard.

Winter Operations
Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards