S/V Kaya

Sailing blog of Tobi & Sha-Mayn

Formenterra, Balearic Islands, Spain

Tobi

I'm a Software Engineer and worked for Google on Google Maps and Research. I started my own company called Curiator, a platform to collect fine art online, which was acquired by MCH Group Switzerland in 2016. You can read more about my work on LinkedIn.

I am Dutch, grew up in Switzerland, and moved to New York in 2006 which I now call home.


My posts

Corsica Part 2

In July 2019 we face more challenging weather but still manage to get a nice week of sailing around the Tuscan islands of Capraia and Elba.

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Corsica Part 1

We arrive in Corsica in June 2019, which has been a target destination for months.

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Twiggy

Twiggy's new life on board S/V Kaya.

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Tail of the First Fish: From the Algarve to Gibraltar

Catching our first fish sailing along the coast at Cabo de São Vicente.

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Getting Ship Shape

Our first months on board S/V Kaya in La Rochelle on the west coast of France.

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My recipes

Warm bean salad

Warm butter bean salad with smoky roasted peppers.

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Lentil Soup

Our goto lentil soup recipe that never disappoints.

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Pumpkin Soup

A boat classic that never gets old and is easy to make. It's healthy, super creamy, and keeps you cozy.

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