Freya & Us
| Vessel Name: | Freya of Wight |
| Vessel Make/Model: | Westerly Oceanranger |
| Hailing Port: | Portishead |
14 September 2022 | South Wales
Final Story
After 12 years, 8,924 miles, 376 ports of call we officially handed Freya to her new owner last night.
04 May 2022
Interactive Map
By clicking on the link below you can load an interactive map to see our route and explore the places we stopped at.
02 May 2022 | Kos - 8,924 NM
The end of another adventure
Time to move on as we needed to drop Ian and Jess off in Kos for their flight home. There wasn't a breath of wind as we motored to Kos harbour which is very atmospheric under the old castle. It all felt very hectic in the town after a few weeks exploring the tiny, peaceful islands. We were treated to [...]
24 April 2022 | Lakki, Leros - 8,914 NM
Stunning Aegean
It was 11 miles to Skala Patmos and an amazing broad reach sail all the way (almost!) - definitely what it's all about. The sea could've been flatter but it was as expected after the high winds. We went side to on the quay with a Finnish boat where it was very flat and peaceful, especially after the [...]
11 April 2022 | Lipsoi - 8,776 NM
At last, we’re off!
And finally we were ready to go! The engine started first turn, we let off the lines and left Samos marina. We've loved our extended stay on Samos but we're not sorry to leave the marina which is very is unprofessionally run. We were joined on our first trip for ages by dolphins just outside Pythagorio. [...]
07 April 2022 | Samos, 8,735NM
Very stressful final preparations
The engine was removed very efficiently and with great respect for the boat. It was taken to Zlatco's workshop for further investigation! They returned an hour or so later to clean up - very impressive and the engine bay has never looked so clean and shiny! It was very traumatic watching Freya having [...]
Home Sweet Home
Freya was lifted back in the water on our 4th day. All went well and it felt great to be back afloat. We then had the usual task of stowing all of the 'stuff' we'd brought back with us - but after a couple of days of cleaning and unpacking it now looks like home again and everything seems to have a home. Our canvas has been returned, repaired and looking good. The foresail repair looks good too but when we tried to put it on we discovered the new furler has a 5mm groove while our sail has an 8mm luff tape (the bit that slides up into the furler)! The riggers came and took the sail away to be altered and have accepted responsibility which was a relief. We're now working down our 'to do' list and getting Freya ready to go sailing although that feels a long way away with the weather being so unsettled at the moment!
In between we've been reacquainting ourselves with lovely Gaeta, having a few lunches in the sunshine and walked along the sea and beach as well as having a few great nights out with our fellow yachties.
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