The People Behind the Voyage
Behind every Mirabo Adventures voyage is a small team brought together by a shared love of the sea, exploration and meaningful journeys.
Each of us brings a different path, experience and perspective – from ocean sailing, aviation and meteorology to voyage preparation, technical knowledge, photography and education. What connects us is a thoughtful approach to every journey, respect for the sea and the desire to share the world beyond the familiar.
We believe that the best voyages grow from trust, clear communication and genuine participation. Onboard, everyone has a place in the story.
Yavor Djonev
Voyager · Founder · Behind the Mirabo Vision
Part of the original Mirabo story and the quiet vision behind it. For Yavor, Mirabo is a way to explore the world under sail, learn from the journey and share the horizon with others.
Yavor is part of the original Mirabo story and one of the people who helped shape its direction from behind the scenes.
For him, Mirabo is the fulfilment of a long-held dream – a dream of exploring the world under sail, reaching places beyond the familiar and sharing the journey with people who are curious enough to follow the horizon.
After many years in the software industry, Yavor chose a different direction, shaped by the sea, education and meaningful exploration. Mirabo became more than a sailing boat: she became a way of life, a meeting place and an invitation to discover the world slowly, openly and with a sense of wonder.
For Yavor, the journey has always mattered as much as the destination. His approach values curiosity, freedom and the possibility of allowing a voyage to unfold naturally – staying longer, changing course and following what feels worth discovering.
Alongside sailing, Yavor has been deeply involved in educational innovation and the development of a new-generation school ecosystem in Bulgaria. The same desire to learn, question and explore is at the heart of Mirabo Adventures.
Stefan Raev
Skipper · Mentor · Expedition Coordinator
Ocean sailor, mentor and founder of Siroko Wind Club. Stefan brings decades of experience, a calm presence and a natural ability to share the knowledge of the sea.
Stefan brings a lifetime of sailing experience and a deep, instinctive understanding of the sea.
Founder of Siroko Wind Club on the Greek island of Lemnos, he has introduced many people to sailing and life on the water. His experience includes demanding offshore and ocean passages, among them a voyage from Tanzania to Greece that received the Cor Caroli Golden Globe Award for sailing achievement in 2018.
Stefan’s calm presence, depth of experience and thoughtful guidance make him an important part of the Mirabo story. He combines the confidence that comes from many years at sea with the patience and generosity to share what he knows.
Sailing with Stefan is also an opportunity to learn – not only about navigation and sail handling, but about awareness, responsibility and the quiet discipline of seamanship.
Emo & Reni
Skippers · Voyage Coordination · Life Aboard
Emo and Reni form the core sailing and voyage team aboard Mirabo.
Together, they combine skippering, navigation, meteorology, technical understanding, passage preparation, onboard organisation and communication with the people who join each voyage.
Their approach is practical, attentive and personal. Every passage begins with thoughtful preparation – understanding the route, the weather patterns, the boat and the needs of the people onboard. During the voyage, they work together to create a clear and welcoming rhythm in which everyone can feel informed, involved and part of the journey.
Their shared experience includes coastal and ocean sailing, yacht deliveries, charter seasons, long-distance passages and the daily realities of life aboard.
Emil Kirilov
Skipper · Pilot · Meteorology & Technical Lead
Emil Kirilov
Skipper · Pilot · Meteorology & Technical Lead
Skipper, pilot and meteorology specialist. Emo combines sailing experience with a deep understanding of weather, onboard systems and the practical rhythm of long-distance voyages.
As a sailor, microlight pilot and paragliding instructor, he has spent many years observing weather systems and understanding how wind, clouds, pressure and terrain interact.
His sailing experience includes Atlantic passages, yacht deliveries, charter seasons in Greece and Croatia and long-distance voyages in Europe and beyond. Emo is also an electrician with extensive practical knowledge of onboard systems.
Reni Petrova
Skipper · Voyage Coordinator · Photographer & Storyteller
Reni Petrova
Skipper · Voyage Coordinator · Photographer & Storyteller
Skipper, voyage coordinator, photographer and storyteller. Reni combines passage preparation and onboard organisation with a passion for documenting the real life and human stories of each voyage.
Her experience includes coastal and ocean sailing, yacht deliveries and the preparation of long-distance voyages. She works across route and passage planning, safety routines, watches, provisioning, logistics and communication with guests, ports, marinas and local contacts.
As a photographer and writer, Reni documents the landscapes, people and moments encountered along the way. She believes that the strongest voyages are those in which people feel genuinely part of the experience.
We come from different worlds, but the sea has brought our paths together.
What connects us is a belief that sailing can be both an adventure and a place of trust – a way to discover remote landscapes, meet people beyond the usual routes and experience the world with greater attention.
Every voyage is different. The boat, route and members of the onboard team may change, but our shared values remain the same: