The Picton Castle, with her spanker set keeping her head to wind, is anchored pretty close to the black sand beach that is the shore at St Pierre, Martinique. This is necessary as the shore drops off steeply here. I make my way to sit on a mahogany chest next to the wheel box up on the …
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Date: June 10, 2024Day’s run: 35nmCoordinates: 15°17.3’N, 061°22.7’W – Anchored at Roseau, DominicaWeather: 85°F Fresh NE wind Remarks: We had one of the best sailing days ever crossing the passage between Martinique and Dominica. Light winds in the lee of Mount Peleé gave way to a perfect sailing breeze filling in around the northern tip of …
Date: June 9, 2024Coordinates: 14°44.5’N, 061°10.6’W – Anchored at Saint Pierre, MartiniqueWeather: 88°F sunny, light winds from the eastWater: 83°F Remarks: Another clear dry work day under the shadow of Mount Peleé, Martinique – its summit capped with a smooth lenticular cloud typical of high peaks of land. By 10 o’clock the sun is already roasting …
Date: June 7, 2024Coordinates: 14°44.5’N, 061°10.6’W – Anchored at Saint Pierre, MartiniqueWeather: 91°F sunny, light winds from the eastWater: 83°F Remarks: It’s a hot day today. The 4-8 watch handles the deck well, while the 8-12 and 12-4 shifts explore the wonders of Martinique. Onboard, Line, Liam, Bruce, and Dee are painting the topsides. Ollie and Edmund …
After 25,000 miles, mostly deep sea, on this voyage it is something of a novel thing for the crew of the Picton Castle to be sailing among these wonderful eastern Caribbean islands. Sailing on and off the hook, experiencing close quarters sailing, lees, wind shifts, sail trim, squalls, inter-island traffic, yachts, delightful friendly ports -it’s …
Date: June 6, 2024Position: 14°44.5’N / 061°10.6’W – At Anchor in Saint Pierre, MartiniqueDays run: 104nmWeather: 90°F, sunny. Moderate E’ly breezeWater: 83°F Remarks: The sky was clear and the stars dazzlingly bright throughout the passage overnight. The lights of St. Lucia came and went and Martinique appeared on the horizon after sunrise. We had a good …
Date: June 5, 2024Position: 13°00.5’N / 061°14.6’W – At Anchor in Admiralty Bay, Bequia, St. Vincent and the GrenadinesWeather: 84°F, partly cloudyWater: 82°F Remarks: At Bequia the morning was spent stowing for sea. The Captain cleared out ashore and we loosed all sail. With the fore yards braced up on a starboard tack, the anchor was …
Date: June 4, 2024Position: 13°00.5’N / 061°14.6’W – At Anchor in Admiralty Bay, Bequia, St. Vincent and the GrenadinesPort anchor out with two shots of chain well in the waterWeather: 84°F, Scattered showers Water: 82°F Remarks: Light easterly winds with scattered showers throughout the day. Port watch takes the deck after having a great time ashore, touring …
Date: June 3, 2024Position: 13°00.5’N / 061°14.6’W – At Anchor in Admiralty Bay, Bequia, St. Vincent and the GrenadinesPort anchor out with two shots of chain well in the waterWeather: 80°F, pleasant easterly wind, partly cloudyRemarks: Beautiful day at anchor in Admiralty Bay, Bequia. Ferry boats come and go to nearby St Vincent. A huge …
Date: June 2, 2024Position: 13°00.5’N / 061°14.6’W – At Anchor in Admiralty Bay, Bequia, St. Vincent and the GrenadinesPort anchor out with two shots of chain well in the waterWeather: 84°F, Scattered showers throughout the the day with strong easterly gusts. Wind shifts to the southeast mid afternoon.Water temp: 82.5°FRemarks: Scattered rain showers overnight continuing …
