Captain: Frédéric LORENTE

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 : Karlo MANDIC
Nationality: Croatian Age: 23
Diploma: STCW, culinary techniques training at Cordon Bleu also holding a Chef diploma.
Language spoken: Croatian, English and French

Karlo comes from Rijeka. He has always been interested in food and cooking which was why he chose to follow this career path. He studied at Ugostiteljska Opatija college, where he gained his first level cooking diploma.
Karlo masters many cooking techniques and manages Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine with talent.
After more than 5 years of experience in renowned restaurants and luxury hotels, Karlo has worked as chef aboard sailing yacht Ron Holland design 32m and he enjoys preparing menus and welcomes special requests from guests.


STEWARDESS: Maud CIGANER-ALBENIZ
Nationality: French
Age: 41
Diploma: STCW, PADI Diving instructor
Languages spoken: fluent English & Spanish – Italian basic

Maud has been travelling all her life, she is living in mountains but working close to the sea. A nature and sport addict, so working on boats was just evidence.
Her career started 8 years ago on motor yachts, but she is now embracing this new professional life on sailboats to be more in contact with this sea lifestyle.
She has worked aboard yachts like S/Y Resillence in San Blas, M/Y X-Team and M/Y Gelato or M/Y Shane in West Med.
She is also a scuba diving instructor and gives you the love of the underwater world.
She will take pleasure giving all her energy, devotion, rigor and maximize the safety and comfort of Kajikia´s guests.


DECKHAND/STEWARDESS: Marion TORREGROSSA
Nationality: French
Diploma: STCW basic training, seafarer medical certificate (ENG1)
Food hygiene and safety 1,2 levels
Languages: French, english, italian, basic spanish

With her 9 years of experience on Motor Yacht and Sailing Yacht, from 24 to 80m, Marion developped her strong skills in service and housekeeping with many guests from all around the world.
Not only she takes great pleasure in offering the most welcoming environment and a flawless meal service, she also likes to give a hand on the deck with watertoys and sport equipments.
Energic, smiling and sporty she has a big passion for board sports and most of all for kiteboarding, an activity she would be delighted to share with you during your stay.