KIALOA III

The presence of individuals from diverse nations joining us aboard Kialoa naturally introduces a variety of culinary traditions. Currently, our gastronomic influences are predominantly French and Swedish, a matter we approach with considerable dedication. Upon our arrival in Grenada, the timing coincided with fettisdagen in Sweden, necessitating the preparation of semlor. This Swedish sweet roll…

Barbara Crew Level of Experience (out of 5): 1, but rising. Bonjour! I’m Barbara, a 32-year-old French adventurer who left her life in France two and a half years ago to travel the world by hitchhiking. In September 2025, I started hitchhiking on boats without realizing where that decision would lead me.After crossing the Atlantic…

Kialoa III is currently and regularly looking for crew members to join us in the Caribbean for the upcoming part of the season. We are actively sailing between islands, taking part in regattas, and running charter trips. We have a few spots available on board and are opening them to people who want to experience…

We recently spent a week in Trinidad, striking a careful balance between pleasure and responsibility. Two days were devoted to the vibrant Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, and five days to essential work on Kialoa III with bottom cleaning and painting. The contrast could not have been sharper. By day, we were covered in dust and…

From March 5 to 8, 2026, we took part in the vibrant St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2026 aboard the legendary yacht Kialoa III. For this edition, we welcomed ten guests from the Netherlands who joined us with one goal in mind: to experience the regatta in the true spirit of “Serious Fun”. Before the races…

After a full week in the yard dedicated to repairs, adjustments, and fresh painting, Kialoa III is back where she belongs, on the water. Maintenance is never glamorous, but it is the foundation of performance. Hours spent under the hull, scraping and smoothing. Every detail matters when preparing for racing in Caribbean conditions. Salt, sun,…