The Captain's Log
Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.
Captain’s Log – Sailing into Lunenburg on July 13, 2024
We sailed our Barque Picton Castle from Bermuda and anchored at Rose Bay not far from Lunenburg. The last passage of this monumental circumnavigation in this wonderful …
Captain’s Log – Picton Castle’s Homecoming to Lunenburg – Amy’s Version
This was my first Picton Castle homecoming and I cannot put into words how special it was to be involved. My role that day was …
Captain’s Log – Picton Castle’s Homecoming to Lunenburg – Danielle’s Version
On Saturday, July 13th it was an exciting day for friends and family and crew of the Picton Castle. There had been a buzz in …
Captain’s Log – Rolling Down to Nova Scotia
Saturday July 6, 2024 – Penno’s Wharf, St George’s, Bermuda The day came in nice with light easterly winds as I went off down the …
Day’s Run – July 10, 2024
Date: July 10, 2024Noon position: 39 degrees 6.7’N, 063 degrees 0.2’WSpeed: 4.4 knotsVoyage log: 29,150 nautical milesPassage log: 431 nautical milesDistance to Lunenburg: 314 nautical …
Day’s Run – July 9, 2024
Date: July 9, 2024Bound from: St. George’s, BermudaBound for: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, CanadaNoon position: 37 degrees 27’N, 063 degrees 17’WDay’s run: 101 nautical milesSpeed: 4.2 …
Captain’s Log – St George’s, Bermuda
Well, I suppose the first thing to point out is that Bermuda is not one island. Bermuda is many islands, maybe seven or eight larger …
Day’s Run – July 8, 2024
Bound from: St. George’s, BermudaBound for: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, CanadaNoon position: 35 degrees 48.1’N, 063 degrees 31.9’WSpeed: 4.2 knotsVoyage log: 28,944 nautical milesDay’s Run: 101 …
Captain’s Log – Passage from Bermuda to Lunenburg
Good day everyone, Maggie here, from Picton Castle’s office in Lunenburg. When the ship is underway you rarely hear from me here on the Captain’s …
Day’s Run – July 4, 2024
Date: July 4, 2024Ship’s Position: 32°22.7’N, 064°40.8’W- Alongside at Penno’s Wharf, Saint George’s, BermudaWeather: 80.6°F, Sunny Remarks: Port watch takes the deck after a stupendous day …