AINI

Jannika grew up in the lake district in Finland, but was drawn to the ocean at an early age. After some years working around the world in various hospitality management positions and as a diving teacher, she decided to move on sailboats. She has then skippered various boats and been involved in all aspects of sailing industry -from teaching to racing, to delivering yachts and running charters, sailing monohulls and catamarans and taking part for new build and refit projects. After spending some years in the Caribbean and sailing on both coasts of the North American continent, she has returned to the warm Mediterranean summer waters.

Jannika thrives to ensure safe and enjoyable time on board for her guests and loves to show them life on the water. Her eye for detail, sailing knowledge and passion to the ocean and sailing will guarantee a lovely time on Aini. Jannika has been involved with project Aini from the beginning of the launch in early September 2025. She holds commercially endorsed RYA Yacht Master Ocean qualification. When not sailing, Jannika enjoys diving, freediving, surfing, kitesurfing, running, hiking, spending time in nature and photographing her surroundings. She speaks Finnish as her native language, fluent English and intermediate Spanish

Laura found her way to sailing after a successful 20-year career in Project Management and has since embraced life at sea, sailing over 23,755 nautical miles across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean. She grew up in South Africa with Italian heritage, and has always been influenced by different cultures, cuisines and traditions. Laura’s passion lies in creating delicious, healthy and beautifully presented meals for her guests. Her cooking style is inspired by Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, with a focus on fresh seafood, seasonal ingredients, homemade sourdough bread and dishes tailored to guests’ individual preferences and dietary requirements. Drawing on her Italian heritage, Laura’s homemade tiramisu has become a signature dessert and a favourite among guests. Her professional background has given Laura an excellent eye for detail, strong organisational skills and a calm, solutions-focused approach. She takes pride in going the extra mile and ensuring guests feel welcomed, relaxed and well cared for throughout their time on board. Laura brings a warm and positive personality to the yacht and enjoys meeting people from different cultures. She speaks English fluently, with conversational French, Italian and Afrikaans. When not on board, Laura enjoys swimming, scuba diving, spending time in nature, hiking, yoga, meditation, dancing and exploring new places.