The Captain's Log
Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.
Making Westing
At 1000 this morning, January 19, the Picton Castle is at 16-08 South latitude and 070-22 East longitude, over two thirds of the way across …
Day’s Run – January 19, 2024
Date: 19 January 2024 Sailing from: Serangan, Bali Bound towards: Reunion Noon position: 17’14.2’S 067’37.2’E Course: W Speed: 6.7 knots Wind force and direction: Force3 …
Day’s Run – January 18, 2024
Date: 18 January 2024 Sailing from: Serangan, Bali Bound towards: Reunion Noon position: 16’10.3’S 070’09.1’E Course: WNW Speed: 7.1 knots Wind force and direction: Force …
Storm Evasion and Heavy Weather Preparation
On any long, multi-ocean voyage, a ship needs to be prepared for heavy weather. It’s going to happen. While it makes all kinds of sense …
Day’s Run – January 17, 2024
Date: 17 January 2024 Sailing from: Serangan, Bali Bound towards: Reunion Noon position: 15’32.6’S 073’01.1’E Course: WNW Speed: 2.8 knots Wind force and direction: Force …
A Day in the Life of the Captain and the Ship
As captain of the Picton Castle for most of the last 27 years I have developed certain habits. Comes with age and experience, making mistakes …
Day’s Run – January 15, 2024
Date: 15 January 2024 Sailing from: Serangan, Bali Bound towards: Reunion Noon position: 15’58’S 074’39.8’E Course: WxN Speed: 2.7 knots Wind force and direction: Force …
Day’s Run – January 14, 2024
Date: 14 January 2024 Sailing from: Serangan, Bali Bound towards: Reunion Noon position: 16’55.1’S 075’09.9’E Course: N 1/2 W Speed: 2.8 knots Wind force and …
Day’s Run – January 13, 2024
Date: 13 January 2024 Sailing from: Serangan, Bali Bound towards: Reunion Noon position: 17’45.6’S 075’41.5’E Course: WxN Speed: 3.7 knots Wind force and direction: Force …
Day’s Run – January 12, 2024
Date: 12 January 2024 Sailing from: Serangan, Bali Bound towards: Reunion Noon position: 17’31.5’S 077’11.9’E Course: WxN 1/2 N Speed: 4.4 knots Wind force and …