KAJIKIA Yacht Charter

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: Christelle VANNIER
Nationality: French
STCW 10 - ENG1
Language: English

Christelle’s roots are in the beautiful, snow-capped mountains of France followin a long
and varied career as a sports instructor at mountain resorts, she moved to the south of
France where she became involved in the hotel and the restaurant industries.

In 2000 she began working on yachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean as stewardess and then as a chef.

She has since offering a high level of service aboard several charter and private yachts, both sail and power as M/Y Mayrilou 68’, S/Y TUGELA 77’ or S/Y CILIAM 92.’

She is delighted to join KAJIKIA to create for her guests, a memorable holiday experience with her talents in international cuisine and hospitality.
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STEWARDESS: Anna BUTTER
Nationality: English/French
Diploma: STCW, Food Hygien level 2 -RYA Powerboat
10 days Yacht training at VIP service school, Mallorca
Languages spoken: fluent English, Spanish, Italian

Anna was born and raised in Dubai, but originally is half French and half Scottish.
She has been living in Spain for the last few years and is a world traveller.
She has worked in scuba diving, hospitality, film and horse riding.
In her free time she likes to play the ukulele.
She always has a smile on her face and is ready to make your adventure on Kajika an unforgettable trip of a lifetime.


FIRST MATE/ STEWARDESS: Vanessa GERBAULT
Nationality: French
Age: 44
Diploma: STCW, French deckhand certificate (CMP)
Language spoken: French and English

Vanessa has enjoyed a close affinity with nature from her early age.
Her passion for traveling runs in her blood. She used to live on a sailing boat for 3 years in Senegal, worked on trains for 2 years, in the air for 9 years, then she decided to come back to her first love… The ocean
Her background brings on KAJIKIA a strong safety awareness.
Since she joined captain Fred, she crossed twice the Atlantic, worked on a 50 ft catamaran and a beautiful 90 ft classic, around Mediterranean and Caribbean.
Vanessa is positive, friendly and always happy to help. In her spare time, she enjoys watersport and when she's on dry land you´ll find her in the nature, trekking, running or reading a book.
She's looking forward to give KAJIKIA´s guests an unforgettable experience in a safe and fun manner