CAPTAIN: Tiago Silva

Born in Lisbon and growing up in Peniche, a small surf town in the west of Portugal, Tiago always gravitated towards the water. He is an avid sailor, surfer and loves to swim. He started sailing when he was 8 years old, racing on Optimist sailing boats and later on 420 sailboats. Throughout his twenties he was a surf instructor at Baleal Surfcamp, teaching people from all over Europe how to catch a wave!

Tiago went on to study at Nautical University in Lisbon, where he received his degree in Nautical Sciences. He joined the Norwegian Merchant Navy as Deck Officer and worked on chemical tankers, seismic vessels and ROV vessels across the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic ocean.

During the summer of 2019, Tiago decided to move back to Europe and return to his love of sailing. He found through chartering that he could combine his passions for instructing, sailing, navigating and exploring, and has been doing so ever since. Tiago has spent vast portions of his life at sea and he is an extremely confident and experienced sailor. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and is eager to show others the wonders of life at sea.

Tiago is easy going, professional and is the kind of person that makes you feel safe and relaxed at sea. He also makes a mean Old Fashioned!

CERTIFICATES
• Ocean Skipper (Portuguese License)
• YachtMaster (RYA)
• OW 500+ GT
• GMDSS Operator
• Dynamic Positioning Operator
• STCW Instructor
• Helicopter Landing Officer
• First Aid Certified
• Firefighting Certified
• Helicopter Underwater Escape Training
• ENG1


CHEF
Kiki Bouman

Kiki is originally from The Netherlands and she gained her culinary expertise through work in several upscale restaurants over the span of eight years, making her way from line cook to Sous Chef. She loved the fast paced environment of professional kitchens but eventually decided that it was time for something new. In 2020 she traded land-based kitchens for ocean view galleys, and hasn't looked back since.

Her love for food and cooking is a focal point in her life and everything she does revolves around it. Kiki loves to challenge herself in the kitchen, and she truly believes that she will never stop in her pursuit to gain knowledge toward the fine art of cooking. She confidently flows through all sorts of cuisines, from Thai to French to Mediterranean and Caribbean. Kiki's cooking is bold and 'lack of flavor' is not on her list. She believes the best memories are created at the dinner table, it is her mission to let guests experience incredible meals.

Whenever Kiki is not in the galley she likes to explore cities and take part in anything culinary related; wine tastings, dining in Michelin starred restaurants, you name it.

Kiki is hospitable and easygoing and has made it a sport to make you feel welcome.

CERTIFICATES
• Bachelor's Degree Fine Art
• STCW
• ENG1
• Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2
• НАССР