Freyja IV

Freyja IV is a Tayana 52. It is the home of Darren, Kris, Jay and Nate. We have returned to the Australian coast after a 2015 season in New Caledonia and Vanuatu. We plan on getting down to Sydney (at least) prior to returning to Brisbane early in 2016.

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Posted: Sat, 26 Sep 2015 - 08:08

Here we are back in Luganville after a very pleasant sail yesterday from Malakula. Time to start to offload some rubbish and restock with fuel, water, LPG and food. We are anchored across the bay

Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2015 - 08:23

Got into Malua Bay yesterday afternoon after a 35 mile down-wind motor sail. 2 knots of south setting current did a good job of standing up the swell and waves on our way north so we had a rolly

Posted: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 - 16:24

Tucked into South West Bay after a morning sail yesterday from the Maskelynes. Once again we were spoilt with 8 knots nearly the whole way, though the wave action got a bit confused as we turned the

Posted: Fri, 18 Sep 2015 - 08:52

We are settled in a very pleasant spot here in the Maskelynes after two aborted attempts to anchor yesterday. Both locations were recommended anchorages though we failed to find whatever sand patch

Posted: Thu, 17 Sep 2015 - 08:53

Just about to leave Port Sandwich for the Maskelynes. This place has been quite a pleasant surprise. We passed up on coming in here previously due to its shark infested reputation. While we certainly

Posted: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 - 08:32

Now in Port Sandwich (obviously a mate of Captain Cook), tucked right up the end of the natural harbour. Nice sail across from Ambrym back to Malakula. We are probably starting to take 8 knots of

Posted: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 - 09:52

Saw the land diving apparatus yesterday then decided to relocate to Ambrym Island before the wind (and roll) really kicked in. Quick 13 mile trip to our new anchorage under the volcano at Ramvetlam

Posted: Wed, 9 Sep 2015 - 17:47

We have relocated to the bottom of Pentecost Island today (Homo Bay - yes really), although we could have happily spent another week or two at Loltong. This is the village famous for the land-diving

Posted: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 - 09:11

Mystery solved. The village is about half way through the mourning period for their recently deceased chief. Drumming is required prior to the communal food preparation at the Nakamal in the morning

Posted: Sat, 5 Sep 2015 - 08:26

Yesterday was a busy day. We started with a fresh water prawn safari with Barry, diving for prawns in waterfall pools. We found ourselves back at the boat by 10.30 with a kg of prawns looking at a

Posted: Thu, 3 Sep 2015 - 16:39

Anchored at Asanvari, Maewo Island. Just got back from picking the kids up from school and are busily tiding the boat prior to visitors for sundowners (except for me of course). Just another day. We

Posted: Thu, 27 Aug 2015 - 09:57

Anchored in Vanihe Bay on Ambae Island after a licorice all sorts passage yesterday. We must have set some sort of record for the number of squalls encountered by a vessel in a 45nm trip. At one

Posted: Sun, 23 Aug 2015 - 14:50

Anchored in Oyster Bay. Currently sitting at the resort typing this (internet connection is free). Lots to see and do here. In the last 2 days we have swum at the local blue hole (a fresh water

Posted: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 - 13:07

Hanging out in Palikulo Bay. Great little spot and very relaxing once you get past the shallow, coral bombie strewn entry. The swimming is awesome and gave me a good excuse to change the hull anodes

Posted: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 - 08:40

Yesterday's update seems to have disappeared into the ether, so I will recap. We are on a mooring at Aore Resort in Luganville. We celebrated Nate's seventh birthday two days ago and successfully

Posted: Mon, 10 Aug 2015 - 14:36

Just arrived at Banam Bay, Malekula Island after a 25nm sail from a VERY rolly Lamen Bay. Awesome sail, beam to broad reaching the whole way at an average of 8 knots. Best sail of the trip so far

Posted: Sun, 9 Aug 2015 - 09:18

Anchored in Revolieu Bay, Epi after a 25 mile trip from Emae yesterday. Our bay in Emae proved to be a bit of a wildlife jackpot. We had a visit from a whale that circled our boat a few times as well

Posted: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 - 16:49

Just parked in Sulula Bay, Emae Island for the night as we head North. Next stop Epi, we think. We may only get one night at this anchorage as it is a tad rolly for we sensitive souls. Board games

Posted: Tue, 4 Aug 2015 - 09:28

We are looking to head north tomorrow. Not really an epic voyage but the 11 mile sail to Nguna will at least allow us to stretch our legs. We will probably then head to Emae on Thurs (22 miles)

Posted: Fri, 31 Jul 2015 - 08:08

Repositioned yesterday within Havannah Harbour as we were concerned about wrapping our anchor chain around some coral heads. Listening to the daily Gulf Harbour Radio weather schedule as I type

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