0530 There was a delay with the pilot and Picton Castle was put in the queue. Asked to call again in the evening for an update. 1625 called GLPA for update. Prospect is for 1045 tomorrow morning at St Lambert. Ship’s work: Some of the wood on the stairs needed some oiling. Install new bunk …
1345 Seaway inspectors Lauzon and Wood board. Boat transfer through Longueuil Club Nautique and the captain gave the boat’s a new Picton Castle truckers cap to say thanks. 1445 Seaway inspectors depart, inspection successfully passed. 1500 Ordered pilots for 0530 departure tomorrow and 0700 St Lambert GLPA. Linesmen for lock arranged. Ship’s work: Lots more …
An early start expected tomorrow morning 0340 for 0400 pilot & heave up both anchors as the Harbour pilot is confirmed for 0400 and will remain aboard during inspection & until inside the lock. Captain Lorenzen has been in frequent contact with Captain Miles of the Pride of Baltimore II, and also with Captain Watson …
Ship’s work: To get through the St Lawrence Seaway locks, we need to make ourselves as skinny as possible – so take in anything that would make us wider than the hull of the ship. In addition to taking and stowing on deck anything that hangs outside of the hull’s footprint (for example boats that …
Ship’s work: Paint buff bulwarks, lower masts, port side galley house & fo’c’sl head trim, spot paint buff where possible Spot paint red and green. Paint fiddley deck & engine room ladders 0430 Pilot transfer at Trois Rivieres meant a very early start to the day! 1700 the pilots disembarked and at 1730 the wind …
20 June 2019 Ship’s work: Finish rigging canal fenders, stowing the hold and commenced painting fiddley deck plates, finish prep engine room ladders for painting as well. Pilot exchange off Quebec 1000 this morning, without a hitch. Good and friendly new pilots who are very interested in the ship & what she does. Position: At …
by Arne Stefferud “Arne has been a steady hand the whole voyage. Below are a few of his perspectives.” Captain Daniel Moreland As I near the end of World Voyage 7, I reflect on the places I’ve traveled to and the people I’ve sailed with. Descriptions of the places have been covered in other entries …
Still motoring here as we approach The Line. Many auspices for expecting to see good old northeast trade winds soon. Light puffy popcorn clouds, a steady and building swell from the NE. All looks good for a good breeze soon. Date: April 16, 2019 From: St Helena Island, South Atlantic Ocean Towards: Grenada, West Indies …
At noon today, the crew of the Picton Castle scrambled aloft, loosed all sail, hauled back the anchor and sailed away from this storied isle. Bound for the West Indies 3,700 miles away we are. Winds are fair, seas modest, weather is warm and clear, skies are blue with nice trade wind cumulus clouds. Fishing …
Day came in light overcast again, clearing some towards noon. Fair winds, small seas. St Helena about 90 nautical miles ahead. Back to work with spar-making, cooking, cleaning, working decks, sorting carrots, sailmaking, off watch reading, navigating, listening to Dawson sing the Popcorn song and see his dance routine. No fish today. Good sailing. Have …
