We had a great turnout for the Freya Homecoming Celebration on June 3rd. Thanks to all the volunteers and donors who made it possible to bring her back to Gwynn’s Island and to all who participated in the welcome celebration! It’s now time to restore Freya, so there’s a continuing need for donations. Our immediate …
May 31, 2017 – Gazette Journal
Don’t miss the article “Homecoming celebration Saturday for The Freya“
Freya Journey Completed!
The Freya completed her journey home to Gwynn’s Island, Virginia, on May 28th!
Freya Trip Report From John Bonner
As of May 24, we have sailed over 550 nautical miles (with about 200 miles remaining). We have experienced every point of sail that a boat is capable of, and in the face of stiff winds, Freya has met every challenge with a determination that does not exist in some boats. She held up proudly …
May 22, 2017 – Daily Press
Article published in the Daily Press about the Freya, “Historic boat returns home to Gwynn’s Island“.
Mathews High School Involved
Students From Mr. Applegate’s Engineering Class at Mathews High School will be helping to compile and distribute Information about Freya’s Journey home to Gwynn’s Island. Sam Carmine, Shawn Davis and Alec Thompson (pictured above) will use social media outlets in conjunction with a GPS tracking system to chronicle the journey of Freya all the way …
November 22, 2016 – Gazette Journal
See the article in the Gloucester-Mathews Gazette Journal titled “The journey home“.
Freya Trip Preparation
I was in St. Augustine, FL during the last weeks of October working with others to prepare Freya for her return to Gwynn’s Island (left to right pictured above: Bob Bonner, John Bonner, Donnie Pressley and Robie Bonner). The engine was first on the list: all fluids and filters were changed and she started right …
Freya Return Delayed
Initially scheduled for a fall 2016 departure from St. Augustine, FL, Freya’s return to Gwynn’s Island, VA has been postponed due to hurricane damage to parts of the Intracoastal Waterway. Hurricane Matthew did much damage on the waterway making it difficult for a safe trip. Current plans are to bring the boat home to Mathews …
Bringing Freya Home
Built by Gilbert Klingel at his Gwynn’s Island boatyard in the mid-1950s, the Freya is currently docked in St. Augustine, Florida. Tom Robinson of Moon, VA heard the boat was for sale and contacted her owner, Tim Loncarich, who agreed to donate her to the Mathews Maritime Foundation for use as an educational vessel. Robinson …