The Captain's Log
Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.
Day’s Run – April 11, 2024
Date: 11 April 2024 Sailing from: Luderitz, Namibia Bound towards: St. Helena Noon position: 16°48.8’S 003°42.9′ E Course: NNW Speed: 4.5 knots Wind force and …
CREW MAIL:
The next time the crew will be able to receive mail is in the Caribbean. Here is the address: Crew name PICTON CASTLE c/o David …
Day’s Run – April 10, 2024
Date: 10 April 2024 Sailing from: Luderitz, Namibia Bound towards: St. Helena Noon position: 17°44.5’S 002°13.8′ E Course: NWxW 1/2 W Speed: 5.4 knots Wind …
Sailing NW Up the South Atlantic Ocean in our Barque
We have crossed the Tropic of Capricorn in the Picton Castle and are now officially back in the tropics. Soon should be seeing flying fish. …
Day’s Run – April 9, 2024
Date: 9 April 2024 Sailing from: Luderitz, Namibia Bound towards: St. Helena Noon position: 17°36.5’S 000°00.4′ E Course: NWxW Speed: 5.4 knots Wind force and …
Day’s Run – April 8, 2024
Date: 8 April 2024 Sailing from: Luderitz, Namibia Bound towards: St. Helena Noon position: 17°40.3’S 002°16.0′ E Course: NWxW Speed: 5.9 knots Wind force and …
Day’s Run – April 7, 2024
Date: 7 April 2024 Sailing from: Luderitz, Namibia Bound towards: St. Helena Noon position: 19°20.8’S 003°50.1′ E Course: NxW Speed: 6.1 knots Wind force and …
South Atlantic Passage
The Barque Picton Castle is sailing northwesterly towards St. Helena Island some 1,000 nautical miles ahead. Luderitz, Namibia is 360 nautical miles astern and Cape …
Day’s Run – April 6, 2024
Date: 6 April 2024 Sailing from: Luderitz, Namibia Bound towards: St. Helena Noon position: 21°23.4’S 005°412.9′ E Course: NxW Speed: 5.8 knots Wind force and …
Day’s Run – April 5, 2024
Date: 5 April 2024 Sailing from: Luderitz, Namibia Bound towards: St. Helena Noon position: 23°05.0’S 006°41.9′ E Course: NNW Speed: 4.2 knots Wind force and …