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 [...]
Still Here!
We decided to hire a car for a couple of days and explore further a field. We went to Finisterre on a beautifully sunny day - it didn't look very scary at all - lets hope it's like that when we get there with the boat! It is a spectacular coastline made even more beautiful by the beautiful and colourful spring flowers everywhere. We also went to the fishing village of Finisterre which, apart from a few bars around the harbour (with great sea food) was surprisingly unspoilt.
A few years ago we visited Santiago de Compostela in the pouring rain - it was lovely this time in the sunshine - although crowded and touristy. On the way back we found Betanzos which was a little gem at the head of a Ria and the confluence of two rivers. The same Galician old town with the glass balconies, narrow streets and city walls but not at all touristy.
Yesterday morning the boat (notice she's 'the boat' now) was going to be lifted again and the new prop fitted ready for our departure this morning. It rained all day as we waited on the boat for something to happen. At 6.00 we were eventually lifted - and it didn't fit! We're trying really hard not to have ungracious thoughts like 'if it had been done in the morning there would have been time to sort it'! We were dumped in a cradle in the boat yard for the night. This morning we're still in the boat yard and we hope the prop has been taken to wherever it needs to go to be 'amended a bit' to fit with our rope cutter. This afternoon we 'should' be back in the water and tomorrow..................
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