The Captain's Log
Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.
Day’s Run – 9 April, 2016
It looks like we’ll be dodging low pressure systems on our way up north. We’re currently going slow heading west more than north to make …
Day’s Run – 8 April, 2016
Got underway from Bermuda this morning, heaved back the anchor and steamed out through the Town cut before setting sail. After six months at sea …
Day’s Run – 6 April, 2016
A long morning today dealing with fouled anchors. We had been planning to get underway today, but were delayed by some old 2″ stud link …
Day’s Run – 5 April, 2016
Today after many months of effort we finally launched and rigged our project boat KARL, and took her out sailing. From Palmerston Atoll in the …
Day’s Run – 4 April, 2016
We arrived in Bermuda this morning, after a cracking seven day sail up from St. Martin. It’s always amazing coming in through the narrow town …
Day’s Run – 3 April 2016
A squally Sunday at sea today, some swell running and darker skies. The captain and mates have been studying the weather charts carefully over the …
Day’s Run – 2 April, 2016
Saturday brings another day of perfect sailing. We’re having a great passage north towards Bermuda with fair winds and clear skies. SHIP’S WORK: Shift fore …
Captain’s Log – Caribbean Part II
Dominica to Petite Martinique Written by Purser Kate (B0b) Addison We got underway from Dominica on Monday 3rd March, bound for Bequia less than a …
Day’s Run – 1 April, 2016
Another sunny day of excellent sailing. Gary finished the log line he’s been working on to find our speed through the water. Notices about the …
Day’s Run – 31 March, 2016
Gorgeous day! It’s warm but not too hot with a steady force 5 breeze just abaft the starboard beam and we’re flying along. Switched out …