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
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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 [...]
Settling into a slower pace
We spent a very damp day being tourists in Brest followed by a fantastic sea food dinner. The next morning we said goodbye to Gary and Dave and spent the day doing chores in a very foggy Brest - but then the sun came out and everything seemed different and we had a pleasant couple of days before heading for Douarnenez (photo). Again the engine instruments failed and the engine failed to start - in the fog while approaching a rocky headland! Paul got it going but our confidence was slipping.
Following another consultation with Gary Paul effected further repairs and, fingers crossed, it all seems to be OK.
Douarnenez was a very beatiful and interesting town, stretching out from the harbour in the bay and along the river. The ship museum with a selection of trawlers, steam tugs and a Thames barge (in France?) was a wothwhile investment of 8 euros. The sun shone while we were here - which always helps.
We're now in Loctudy - and we sailed here via Audierne without oilies and no problems with the boat for the first time on this trip! We were lulled into a false sense of summer though and we're now sitting here in grey drizzle having spent the day in lovely Quimper - hard to enjoy its medieval charms through waterproofs though.
Because we were originally planning to head across the Bay of Biscay to northern Spain we felt as if we hadn't really arrived yet but we have now settled into a slower pace and are enjoying cruising Brittany which is beautiful - if only the sun would shine more!
PS James and Claire - we had dinner with John and Jean on Classic Dream last night - imagine our surprise when we found ourselves looking at photos of you enjoying your jubilee celebrations in Concarneu....our next stop.
Thanks to everyone who's posted comments - more please, we need to know what's happening at home.
